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Summary This position is in The Board, Office of the Executive Secretary (OES). The incumbent conducts extensive legal research, provides editorial assistance, helps to manage production of the Agency's publications, and facilitates case management. Responsibilities As a Paralegal Specialist, GS-0950-11, your typical work assignments may include: Ensuring that orders, decisions, and correspondence of the Board are issued, distributed, and served appropriately. Performing legal research on broad spectrum of topics pertaining to procedural and substantive legal issues that arise in cases handled by the Office of Executive Secretary. Assisting in the preparation of various case statuses, decisions, and production reports - such as Daily Docket Sheet, Daily Report, Monthly Balance Sheet, etc. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Ideal Candidate Statement The Ideal Candidate for the Paralegal Specialist will have strong research and analytical skills; is detail and goal-oriented; has excellent communication skills and thrives in a team setting. Knowledge of the NLRB is desired. Minimum Qualifications Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Paralegal Specialist at the GS-11 grade level. Specialized experience includes: Experience drafting and editing pleadings for cases, or similar legal documents; and Experience researching case law through Westlaw and/or similar legal research websites; and Experience using software to docket case filings, create reports in spreadsheets, and/or summarizing and compiling data. This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent graduate degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related from an accredited college or university. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100 percent. (NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts.) This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. For more detailed information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website here. Time-In-Grade Requirements All current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year of experience at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent grade level of the federal service is required to qualify for the GS-11 grade level. NOTE Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Applicants can verify accreditation here. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. You must meet all qualification requirements. (Required - if applicable) 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, please click here. Special Instructions for Foreign Education If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in accredited U.S. education programs; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information regarding Foreign Education, please click here. Additional Information Supplementary Vacancies Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement. Equal Employment Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation The National Labor Relations Board is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sex orientation), age, disability, genetic information, political affiliations, or any other non-merit factor. Applicants with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Agency's Selective Placement Coordinator by email here. NLRB offers a wide array of reasonable accommodations and programs for individuals with disabilities. (Note: For additional information for job seekers with disabilities, please click on the following website here.) Placement Policy The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by Promotion, Reassignment, or Change to Lower Grade. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. The National Labor Relations Board offers career opportunities that feature competitive starting salaries and the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. You will enjoy a range of comprehensive and competitive employment benefits that include Work/Life Balance Programs (Alternative Work Schedules, Telework, Employee Assistance Program, and the Child Care Subsidy Program), the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, and the Transit Benefit Program.