Posted July 06, 2026
Supervisory Paralegal Specialist
Middle District of Alabama
Montgomery, AL
Full Time
Compensation: $74,678 to $97,087 Annually
Reference: MiddleDistrictofAlabama874741500
For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/.
As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see http://www.ed.gov
OR
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
If selected, you will serve as the senior Paralegal Specialist providing a wide range of complex legal support services to Assistant United States Attorneys involved in criminal prosecutions. Paralegal support and research assignments require significant specialized knowledge in criminal procedures regarding White Collar, Violent Crime, and Dangerous Drugs. You will also serve as the direct paralegal specialist to Criminal Division Chief, assisting in the performance of administrative, managerial, supervisory and trial duties.
You will supervise and manage multiple legal support staff of the United States Attorney's Office, Middle District of Alabama.
Duties include:
If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for substantive legal support to Assistant U.S. Attorneys in a variety of specialized litigative activities related to public corruption investigations and prosecutions.
Typical work assignments will include:
Specialized Experience:One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in Federal service. 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: analyzing and evaluating legal decisions and case files to identify relevant issues and potential evidence; conducting legal research concerning precedents and past court decisions; composing legal briefs, summaries of analyses and decisions, and pre-trial documents; interviewing witnesses and various individuals who can provide insight into cases under review; and preparing evidence and documents to support recommendations.
OR
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.
OR
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.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see http://www.ed.gov
OR
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
If selected, you will serve as the senior Paralegal Specialist providing a wide range of complex legal support services to Assistant United States Attorneys involved in criminal prosecutions. Paralegal support and research assignments require significant specialized knowledge in criminal procedures regarding White Collar, Violent Crime, and Dangerous Drugs. You will also serve as the direct paralegal specialist to Criminal Division Chief, assisting in the performance of administrative, managerial, supervisory and trial duties.
You will supervise and manage multiple legal support staff of the United States Attorney's Office, Middle District of Alabama.
Duties include:
If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for substantive legal support to Assistant U.S. Attorneys in a variety of specialized litigative activities related to public corruption investigations and prosecutions.
Typical work assignments will include:
- Performing substantive legal research using a variety of research tools.
- Preparing draft legal and administrative pleadings and various other correspondence and legal documents.
- Reviewing and organizing complex factual material and other documentary data.
- Providing advice on the most efficient method for preparing legal documents.
- Preparing a variety of substantive legal documents to include extradition requests, exhibits for trial, grand jury and trial subpoenas, interrogatory requests, and documentation relevant to acquiring evidence or testimony.
- Preparing charts, graphs, and tables to illustrate results.
- Preparing, developing, compiling, or maintaining jury instructions in preparation for trial.
- Providing litigation case management and organizing cases for court presentation.
Specialized Experience:One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in Federal service. 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: analyzing and evaluating legal decisions and case files to identify relevant issues and potential evidence; conducting legal research concerning precedents and past court decisions; composing legal briefs, summaries of analyses and decisions, and pre-trial documents; interviewing witnesses and various individuals who can provide insight into cases under review; and preparing evidence and documents to support recommendations.
OR
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.
OR
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.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
