Paralegal Specialist
The Paralegal Specialist:
GS-9 Responds to general inquiries from awardees on intellectual property related forms associated with financial assistance, reviews IP-related forms, and Intellectual Property Law Division requests for completeness and significant issues; maintains accurate and complete dockets for patent attorneys regarding IPLD requests, National Renewable Energy Laboratory requests, patent waivers, and other IP activities; Assists patent attorneys when needed on IP-related litigation and patent preparation and prosecution matters. Analyzes and evaluates case files against case litigation worthiness standards, noting and correcting case file deficiencies, including but not limited to missing documents, inconsistent materials, and leads not investigated, before sending the case on to the concerned attorney. Reviews and analyzes available precedents relevant to cases under consideration for use in presenting case summaries to attorneys. Gathers, sorts, classifies, and interprets data obtained from various sources, such as case reports, statutes, regulations, and legislation that have a bearing on legal issues relating to DOE and office activities. Conducts transactional duties in support of attorneys carrying out financial assistance, procurement, human resources, laboratory oversight and general law duties for the office. Assists the Ethics Official in managing and processing employee annual mandatory confidential financial disclosure forms. GS-11 Organizes and maintains intellectual property-related documents pertaining to financial assistance awards and oversight of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Communicates with agency headquarters IP office and awardees regarding status of IP-related matters, including patent waivers Analyzes, investigates, identifies issues, determines the best approach, and recommends appropriate course of action for cases to the Chief Counsel or other designated attorney(s). Performs extensive research related to cases assigned, including reviewing Comptroller General decisions, legislative histories, and precedential court cases. Reviews all investigative materials compiled and in conjunction with attorneys, meets/interviews claimants, potential witnesses, DOE officials, members of the public witnesses for depositions, and conducts on-site investigations, analyzing fact and evidence developed while evaluating claims, telephonically or in person. Consults with other Federal State and local agencies regarding the Federal Tort Claims Act or other legislations, as well as regulations and related cases and requests. Prepares litigation reports in connection with lawsuits filed against the agency. Collects facts from relevant parties and prepares various affidavits. Assists with all aspects of administrative and other litigation including but not limited to, document production, discovery, and motions drafting and filing. Monitors the Federal Public Access to Court Electronic Records system and files legal documentation. Coordinates related lawsuits and litigation with staff attorneys of other departments. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSA qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
GS-9:
Provides paralegal support to staff attorneys in the areas of general law, intellectual property (IP), and ethics; completes detail-oriented work requiring research, writing, and analytical skills to finalize documents; uses discretion and independent judgment in the application of specialized knowledge to provide services to the legal office; assists with fulfilling requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); and assists in the awarding of financial assistance. GS-11:
Provides paralegal support to staff attorneys in the areas of general law, tort claims, intellectual property (IP), and ethics; completes detail-oriented work requiring research, writing, and analytical skills to finalize documents; uses discretion and independent judgment in the application of specialized knowledge to provide services to the legal office; assists with fulfilling requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); and assists in the awarding of financial assistance. Reconciles contradictory procedures and determines the underlying issue; defining the issue relating to the applicable laws, deciphering substantial data and considering facts to formulate a legally and factually substantial standpoint. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write see resume in your application! Knowledge of basic legal principles and concepts in order to interpret, apply, or explain to others the application of a law, regulations, precedents, and practices covering a recurrent type of legal action. Knowledge of rules, practices, and policies regarding intellectual property and financial assistance. Knowledge of the work of the organization in order to assist attorneys in research and analysis of factual and legal issues. Knowledge of applicable statutes, regulations, directives, and other source materials that relate to the activities of a Legal Services Office. Knowledge of principles, concepts, and methods of legal research and reference sources. Ability to explain, and present, relevant findings orally. Skill in written communication. Knowledge of ethical obligations of employees in order to assist in managing and processing employee annual mandatory confidential financial disclosure forms. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include:
volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. Paralegal certificate:
Not required but may be submitted with application package. CTAP/ICTAP candidates:
To be considered well qualified you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
GS-9 Responds to general inquiries from awardees on intellectual property related forms associated with financial assistance, reviews IP-related forms, and Intellectual Property Law Division requests for completeness and significant issues; maintains accurate and complete dockets for patent attorneys regarding IPLD requests, National Renewable Energy Laboratory requests, patent waivers, and other IP activities; Assists patent attorneys when needed on IP-related litigation and patent preparation and prosecution matters. Analyzes and evaluates case files against case litigation worthiness standards, noting and correcting case file deficiencies, including but not limited to missing documents, inconsistent materials, and leads not investigated, before sending the case on to the concerned attorney. Reviews and analyzes available precedents relevant to cases under consideration for use in presenting case summaries to attorneys. Gathers, sorts, classifies, and interprets data obtained from various sources, such as case reports, statutes, regulations, and legislation that have a bearing on legal issues relating to DOE and office activities. Conducts transactional duties in support of attorneys carrying out financial assistance, procurement, human resources, laboratory oversight and general law duties for the office. Assists the Ethics Official in managing and processing employee annual mandatory confidential financial disclosure forms. GS-11 Organizes and maintains intellectual property-related documents pertaining to financial assistance awards and oversight of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Communicates with agency headquarters IP office and awardees regarding status of IP-related matters, including patent waivers Analyzes, investigates, identifies issues, determines the best approach, and recommends appropriate course of action for cases to the Chief Counsel or other designated attorney(s). Performs extensive research related to cases assigned, including reviewing Comptroller General decisions, legislative histories, and precedential court cases. Reviews all investigative materials compiled and in conjunction with attorneys, meets/interviews claimants, potential witnesses, DOE officials, members of the public witnesses for depositions, and conducts on-site investigations, analyzing fact and evidence developed while evaluating claims, telephonically or in person. Consults with other Federal State and local agencies regarding the Federal Tort Claims Act or other legislations, as well as regulations and related cases and requests. Prepares litigation reports in connection with lawsuits filed against the agency. Collects facts from relevant parties and prepares various affidavits. Assists with all aspects of administrative and other litigation including but not limited to, document production, discovery, and motions drafting and filing. Monitors the Federal Public Access to Court Electronic Records system and files legal documentation. Coordinates related lawsuits and litigation with staff attorneys of other departments. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSA qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
GS-9:
Provides paralegal support to staff attorneys in the areas of general law, intellectual property (IP), and ethics; completes detail-oriented work requiring research, writing, and analytical skills to finalize documents; uses discretion and independent judgment in the application of specialized knowledge to provide services to the legal office; assists with fulfilling requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); and assists in the awarding of financial assistance. GS-11:
Provides paralegal support to staff attorneys in the areas of general law, tort claims, intellectual property (IP), and ethics; completes detail-oriented work requiring research, writing, and analytical skills to finalize documents; uses discretion and independent judgment in the application of specialized knowledge to provide services to the legal office; assists with fulfilling requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); and assists in the awarding of financial assistance. Reconciles contradictory procedures and determines the underlying issue; defining the issue relating to the applicable laws, deciphering substantial data and considering facts to formulate a legally and factually substantial standpoint. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write see resume in your application! Knowledge of basic legal principles and concepts in order to interpret, apply, or explain to others the application of a law, regulations, precedents, and practices covering a recurrent type of legal action. Knowledge of rules, practices, and policies regarding intellectual property and financial assistance. Knowledge of the work of the organization in order to assist attorneys in research and analysis of factual and legal issues. Knowledge of applicable statutes, regulations, directives, and other source materials that relate to the activities of a Legal Services Office. Knowledge of principles, concepts, and methods of legal research and reference sources. Ability to explain, and present, relevant findings orally. Skill in written communication. Knowledge of ethical obligations of employees in order to assist in managing and processing employee annual mandatory confidential financial disclosure forms. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include:
volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. Paralegal certificate:
Not required but may be submitted with application package. CTAP/ICTAP candidates:
To be considered well qualified you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- Department:
0950 Paralegal Specialist - Salary Range:
$58,006 to $91,234 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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