Why This Paralegal Job Matters
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Paralegal Job Overview
To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. General knowledge of the areas of law covered by legal assistance, including estate planning, domestic relations, landlord-tenant, consumer, general civil litigation, misdemeanor criminal, and immigration sufficient to schedule attorney appointments appropriately or guide individuals to an appropriate resource. Knowledge of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and the federal laws and Coast Guard regulations governing legal assistance Skill in fact-finding, problem analysis and problem solving. Knowledge of interviewing techniques to quickly determine what type of legal issues individuals have in order to refer them to the appropriate office. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.