Legal Administrative Specialist

Role Overview

The Legal Administrative Specialist position at GS-0901-07/09 involves supporting legal processes including reviewing firearm rights restoration applications, assisting with executive clemency, and preparing cases for attorney consideration. Additionally, this role entails conducting legal research and managing special projects as assigned by supervisors or team leads.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and investigate applications related to restoring firearm rights and executive clemency requests.
• Organize and prepare legal case materials for attorney evaluations.
• Offer legal administrative support and assistance.
• Conduct research on pertinent legal matters and undertake assigned special projects.

Qualifications and Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or national status is mandatory.
• Completion of a pre-employment background check including drug screening is required.
• Potential requirement to complete a one-year probationary period to assess job performance and suitability.
• Males born on or after December 31, 1959 must have complied with Selective Service registration or have an approved exemption.
• A USA Hire assessment must be completed within 48 hours of application closure.
• Position demands the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Qualifications for GS-07 Level

• At least one year of specialized federal experience equivalent to GS-05: assisting with legal document preparation and responding to legal inquiries; OR
• Completion of one year of graduate education relevant to the role’s duties; OR
• Superior academic achievement demonstrated by class rank, GPA, or honor society membership; OR
• A combination of education and experience meeting the full qualification threshold.

Qualifications for GS-09 Level

• One year of specialized federal experience equivalent to GS-07 involving legal document production using office software, legal administrative support, and legal research; OR
• A master’s or equivalent graduate degree or progressive graduate education relevant to the position; OR
• A combination of graduate education and experience meeting the full qualification requirements.

Education

Applicants relying on education must have degrees evaluated from accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign degrees must be equivalently evaluated and provided with English translations if necessary.

Additional Information

• Additional candidates may be selected from this announcement.
• Federal hiring does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics including race, sex, religion, or national origin.
• Federal employees transitioning from surplus or displaced roles may have career transition program advantages if meeting eligibility and documentation criteria.
• The position may require a one-year probation to evaluate performance and contributions to public service.
• The U.S. government provides reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities upon request.
• The Fair Chance Act compliance prohibits criminal history reviews prior to conditional job offers, except for exempt positions.
• Candidates should demonstrate commitment to federal government efficiency, uphold U.S. constitutional values, and are eligible for comprehensive federal benefits depending on employment status.