Summary
This position is located in the regional Office of the Solicitor, in New York, NY. This regional office is responsible for the trial in U.S. District Courts and before administrative law judges of all civil litigation enforces by the Department of Labor, providing legal advisory services to regional agency personnel and other Department of Labor components in states and areas within the Office's jurisdiction. This position is outside the bargaining unit.
Duties
Assist attorneys in litigation support tasks such as compiling and organizing materials and cases for use in court appearances and litigation proceedings. Scans, indexes, and saves case investigation files into the appropriate case management system, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with office filing procedures and naming conventions. Schedule witnesses for depositions, arranges for court reporters and meeting rooms, and contacts private attorneys on routine scheduling and administrative matters. Identifies and flags items requiring legal judgment for attorney review and action. Deal with employers, court clerks, and other government officials to obtain or provide factual information on active cases or to follow up on case-related administrative matters. Assist with procurement arrangements in support of office mission needs, under the direction of the managers and management analyst. Assist with additional administrative management activities.
Education
Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service. If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.
How you will be evaluated
Your evaluation will be based on how well you meet the qualifications outlined in this vacancy announcement, as demonstrated through your resume and supporting documentation. You may preview application questions for this vacancy here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13034181 USA Hire You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork The information you provide may be verified by a review of your paid, unpaid, and volunteer, as it demonstrates the competencies or skills required for the position to be filled. Your evaluation may include an interview, reference checks, or other assessment conducted by HR specialists, subject matter experts, or panel members and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc.). INFORMATION FOR CTAP ELIGIBLE(S) ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. CTAP eligible(s) will be considered well-qualified if they attain at least a rating score of 85 in a numerical rating scheme. Be sure to review the eligibility questions to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation.