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GS-9 To be eligible at the GS-9 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions, as defined below: Specialized Experience , Education , OR a Combination of Education and Experience . Specialized Experience : One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level in federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing paralegal or legal work which demonstrates a basic knowledge of legal research and the ability to interpret legal decisions. Examples of specialized experience may include the following: examining and processing a variety of legal documents; preparing and organizing evidence for production as discovery and for use in trial; drafting pleadings, motions, orders, subpoenas, or other legal documents and correspondence; conducting document searches, organizing documents, conducting first level document review, and coordinating document production; searching and reviewing case files and other sources for information and data required by attorneys or court personnel; and entering data into a case management tracking system. Education : One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Law): a Master’s or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B. or J.D.); OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position. Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of 1 full year.

GS-11

To be eligible at the GS-11 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions, as defined below: Specialized Experience , Education , OR a combination of Education and Experience . Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing a variety of analytical paralegal or legal work which demonstrates a practical knowledge of law, the litigation and judicial process, and applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Examples of specialized experiences may include the following: drafting motions, orders, subpoenas, pleadings, or other legal documents and correspondence; reviewing cases for strengths and weaknesses and advises for or against judicial proceedings; noting deficiencies in case materials, e.g., missing documents, conflicting statements, and requests further investigation by investigative personnel to correct deficiencies; utilizing a variety of automated legal research tools as well as public information databases to research case or program specific legal matters; and performing analysis of investigative reports and evidence relating to a wide variety of criminal offenses. Education: One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Law): a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position. Combining Education and Experience : Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of 2 full years. #J-18808-Ljbffr Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys

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