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The Paralegal Specialist position is located in the Probate Division of the District of Columbia Superior Court and reports to the Probate Division Self-Help Center Program Manager. The incumbent will assist the public with the opening or administration of small estate or large estate cases, the filing of adult guardianship proceedings, and will work to promote a greater understanding of the Probate process for people who choose to represent themselves.
08/08/2024 to 08/22/2024
$68,405 - $88,926 per year
JS 09
No
Yes—While the DC Courts has a telework policy, eligibility is determined by the respective division where the position is situated within the agency.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
09
No
No
PRO-2024-0006
803867800
United States Citizens or individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residency or authorized by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service to work in the United States.
Brief Description of Duties:
To qualify for this position, you must submit the following:
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited university or college with a Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or related field, or a certificate of completion from a paralegal studies program, plus at least one (1) year of experience working in a public office, court or legal environment.
Research and writing skills are required.
Interpersonal and communication skills needed to successfully interact with the public, the judiciary, and other court personnel.
The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts’ values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency.
Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts are required. If you are selected for the position, a criminal history records check will be conducted.
To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at time of application to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive Federal civil service.
Please note there is a mandatory one year probationary period for all new court employees.
All required information must be received by the vacancy announcement closing date.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure that you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Answers submitted in the questionnaire must be supported on your resume.
Your resume must reflect the relevant experience and that you meet the minimum qualifications or your application will not be considered.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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Once your completed application is received, the qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. If a writing test or other testing is required, qualified candidates will be notified of testing dates and times via e-mail. All applicants will be notified of the final outcome.
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"Open to All, Trusted by All, Justice for All." The District of Columbia Courts (the Courts) consist of the Court of Appeals, the Superior Court, and the Court System. The Courts constitute the Judicial Branch of the District of Columbia Government which is separate and distinct from the Executive and Legislative Branches. The Courts' strong judiciary and workforce are its most important assets in providing high quality justice and service to the public.
The Probate Division Self-Help Center is responsible for providing free information and assistance to unrepresented people in a variety of probate law matters (such as administration of estates, small estates, and guardianship of adults and minors). The Probate Division Self-Help Center answers questions, provides a roadmap for handling decedent estates, provides information on forms, provides a wide array of information in the form of brochures and videos, and explains how to navigate the court process and what to expect in court.
