Legal Assistant (Recent Graduate) | Department of Justice

 

Legal Assistant (Recent Graduate)
Location: Washington, DC
Announcement Number: ENRD-24-008-EXC
Salary: $45,146 - $58,686
Closing Date: January 18, 2024

This is an excepted service appointment under the DOJ Pathways Recent Graduates Program for the Appellate Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. This Section is responsible for handling most Division cases in federal and state appellate courts and for preparing appeal recommendations.

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

After successfully completing one year under the Program, recent graduates MAY be converted to a term or permanent appointment if the following program requirements are met: 1) successful completion of at least 1 year of continuous service; 2) completion of at least 40 hours of formal interactive training; and 3) demonstration of successful job performance. A recent graduate converted to a term appointment may be subsequently converted non-competitively into a permanent competitive service position before the term expires.

You will join a well-respected team that is responsible for performing a wide range of administrative and legal support tasks:

1. Interview callers or visitors to determine entitlement to confidential information.
2. Use word processing software to create, edit, and format documents and correspondence.
3. Conduct online research that included collecting and sorting information into logical formats.
4. Review and assemble large volume of documents for review in preparation for specific projects.
5. Organize and maintain files.
6. Perform data entry in databases.
7. Arrange travel reservations and prepare necessary paperwork.

Recent Graduates are on a trial period for the duration of the program. An Individual Development Plan (IDP) must be completed and approved by the supervisor within 45 days of appointment and a mentor must be assigned within 90 days of appointment.