Paralegal Specialist (Recent Graduate)
Location: Washington, DC
Announcement Number: DE-12352220-24-VJ
Salary: $55,924 - $88,926
Closing Date: April 5, 2024
The Vaccine Litigation section in the Torts Branch, Civil Division, U.S. Department of Justice, is seeking paralegals who have graduated within the last 2 years. Paralegals work directly with attorneys on cases arising under the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program and involve interesting issues concerning vaccines, science and medicine. Paralegals engage in substantive legal research and writing projects, and assist with appellate work as well. A background in science is not required.
Duties
As a GS- 0950-7/9, your typical work assignments may include the following:
- Conducting research, writing, organizing, and drafting documents related to legal services
- Analyzing factual data, preparing exhibits, and preparing case statements
- Performing research into factual aspects of assigned cases
- Assisting senior staff attorneys in preparing pleadings or briefs
- Handling correspondence and potential conflict between client agencies and attorneys' goals
- Assisting attorneys in conducting interviews with witnesses
- Managing, tracking, and organizing case information
- Reading and developing synopses and timelines of evidence
- Analyzing testimony, depositions and preparing summaries
- Editing documents for style and grammar
- Cite-Checking legal filings
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.
