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The United States District Court is seeking a Judicial Assistant/Paralegal. The incumbent will provide executive level administrative support and legal duties to United States District Judge Sharad H. Desai.
Learn more about this agency12/13/2024 to 02/01/2025
$56,709 - $75,783 per year
JS 08 - 10
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
Excepted
3
No
Yes
25-21
824083700
Applications are ONLY accepted online at the District of Arizona's employment website at
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The Judicial Assistant/Paralegal will assist the Judge in the daily activities of the office, performing administrative management, secretarial, legal, and related paralegal duties as assigned by the Judge. The Judicial Assistant/Paralegal will also assist in the day-to-day conduct of court business. In addition, this position deals with lawyers and members of the public on behalf of the judge. The Judicial Assistant/Paralegal is generally the first member of a judge's staff whom outsiders meet, the incumbent must have a pleasant and positive attitude, excellent organization skills and refined customer service skills.
The successful candidate must have the ability to work cooperatively with the other members of the chambers staff so that, as a team, they effectively assist the judge in fulfilling judicial responsibilities.
DRUG TESTING
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who possess:
* A four-year college degree,
* A paralegal certificate,
* Significant legal secretarial, paralegal, and/or court clerk experience in the criminal or civil legal field, including electronic court filing,
* Experience managing an office and exercising independent judgment,
* Or a juris doctor (JD) from a law school of recognized standing
High school diploma or equivalent. A four-year college degree, a paralegal certificate, and/or Juris Doctorate from a law school of recognized standing is preferred.
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
Applicants must submit the following:
* Cover letter that supports your work experience as it relates to the position.
* Resume that includes complete work and salary history, and education.
* Your two most recent performance evaluations (preferred) OR two letters of recommendation if evaluations are not available.
Attachments should be submitted only as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) documents. Other formats are not acceptable.
Applications will be considered complete when the online application and all required attachments (in proper format) are received by the Human Resources Division. Applications and/or attachments received after the closing date may 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.
For information and details regarding this position and to apply, visit the District of Arizona employment website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts/jobs/4760512/judicial-assistant-paralegal to submit an online application, including the items listed above.
**Applications will be reviewed when received; a hiring selection may be made prior to the listing closing date.**
After we receive application packages (including all required documents) to the District of Arizona employment website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts/jobs/4760512/judicial-assistant-paralegal, applications will be reviewed to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, applications will be referred to the hiring manager who will determine who may be contacted for an interview.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/824083700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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