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As a Paralegal Specialist, the incumbent independently evaluates, reviews, analyzes and performs substantive technical legal analysis on complex cases in which the Agency must defend and/or bring claim against third parties under various Federal laws such as the Federal Claims Collection Act, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and other privacy acts.
The position is located in the Office of General Counsel (OGC).
01/03/2025 to 01/08/2025
$110,788 - $144,031 per year
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
GS 12
No
Yes—This position has job functions that must be executed within San Francisco, CA. The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee’s home) within the specified geographic area. You will be expected to report to a specific GSA duty location at least two or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency’s telework policy.
Occasional travel - Travel may be required for meetings, conferences and training.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
12
No
No
L-2025-0004
826674100
Current federal employees of this agency.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Your application will be considered if you are a: • GSA employee • GSA surplus or displaced employees in the local commuting area who qualify for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP). You must be serving on a career or career-conditional appointment, or under a noncompetitive Special Appointing Authority which provides for conversion to a permanent position in the Competitive Service.
This position has job functions that must be executed within San Francisco, CA. The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee’s home) within the specified geographic area. You will be expected to report to a specific GSA duty location at least two or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency’s telework policy.
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
MAJOR DUTIES
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
For each job on your resume, provide:
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
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The GS 12 salary range starts at $110,788 per year.
To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher in the Federal service.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Specialized experience is experience performing paralegal work which required independent research, analysis, and evaluation of facts to prepare reports, exhibits, memoranda, statistical analysis, and other materials required for the litigation of cases. This experience must include reviewing legal documents for substantive and technical accuracy of legal citations and to determine the need for other litigation papers for attorneys; developing and maintaining accurate and efficient management of case load by managing a database of pending and closed cases to ensure accurate description of legal issues, and developing statistical data by reviewing and analyzing financial reports and operating statements.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Criminal History Inquiries - Not allowed before offer
If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage.Relocation Not Paid
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
Travel – May be approved
Travel expenses associated with interviews may be approved. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Management Rights
Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.
Diversity
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.
Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.
Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
If you are eligible under GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
GSA OIG Employees: Submit latest SF 50 (other than award SF 50)
CTAP Eligible - Submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c)
most recent performance appraisal.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
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