Paralegal Specialist (Bankruptcy)

Agency: U.S. Trustee Program

Department: Department of Justice

Location: Multiple Locations

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Requirements: Selective Placement Factor Applicants must be eligible for an Excepted Service appointment under Schedule B, 213.3210 (e). This appointment authority requires that the selectee possess knowledge of the bankruptcy process. This knowledge may have been acquired through a combination of professional experience, academic coursework, internships or externships, volunteer service, or similar activities. Failure to demonstrate knowledge of the bankruptcy process in the resume will result in disqualification. You may qualify at the GS-09 level if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service or public/private sector that includes experience in all the following: Performing legal research; Providing support in the preparation of legal correspondence (e.g., motions, routine pleadings, letters, etc.); and, Performing a variety of administrative duties in support of the assigned attorneys or other legal staff. -or- B. A master's or equivalent graduate degree in an accredited or pre-accredited college or university; or two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LL.B. or J.D degree, if related. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position, examples of qualifying fields include Criminal Justice and Law. -or- C. A combination of education and experience as listed above. You may qualify at the GS-11 level if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service or public/private sector that includes experience in all the following: Monitoring the progress of pending cases and initiating action to ensure that legal pleadings, forms, reports, correspondences, and other documents are prepared and submitted within established timelines; Reviewing and c

Selective Placement Factor Applicants must be eligible for an Excepted Service appointment under Schedule B, 213.3210 (e). This appointment authority requires that the selectee possess knowledge of the bankruptcy process. This knowledge may have been acquired through a combination of professional ex

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