Paralegal Specialist

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Duties

The Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division Counsel (TEGEDC) provides legal services on program matters, including tax issues relating to employee benefit programs (including qualified retirement plans, deferred compensation arrangements, and health and welfare programs), IRAs, executive compensation, exempt organizations, federal, state, local and Indian tribal governments, tax exempt bonds, and employment tax.

The TEGE Division Counsel also directs the counsel-wide litigation programs with respect to these issues. TEGE Division Counsel employs attorneys nationwide with over 50 attorneys located in Washington DC, Chicago, Denver, Farmers Branch (Dallas), Jacksonville, Westbury (Long Island), Baltimore, Salt Lake City, Thousand Oaks, Laguna Niguel, Seattle, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Hartford, New York City (Manhattan), Greensboro, St Petersburg (future Tampa Office)* and Houston.

It is anticipated the St. Petersburg office will transition to permanent space in Tampa in early FY25. Any selectees for St.

Petersburg will be required to report to Tampa once the office is opened.

As a Paralegal Specialist, you will :

• Review legal and administrative files to analyze facts and issues. Determine if jurisdiction is correct.
• Assist in preparing and filing Administrative Records in docketed declaratory judgment cases, including the redacting of these documents (exhibits) that are to be filed with the U.S. Tax Court.
• Assist with trial preparation. Conduct legal, IDRS and internet research. Locate witnesses, draft subpoenas, interview witnesses.

Assist attorneys in the maintenance of compilation of trial exhibits, stipulation of facts, etc. Monitor trial deadlines.

Assist with identifying and hiring expert witnesses and preparation of the expert witness procurement package. Monitor the status of expert witness contracts.

Assist with closing cases taking into account the statute of limitations.

Provide logistical trial support, such as arranging and preparing out of town facilities, ensuring arrangements are made for shipping records and for ordering of equipment for trial support, and ensuring proper lodging and travel arrangements are made.

This is not an all-inclusive list. If selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform the duties of the position and will receive training to help you grow in the position.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and / or experience requirements detailed below by the closing date of this announcement.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

For GS-09 :

Specialized Experience : Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience is defined as conducting legal research; reviewing facts and evidence; drafting legal documents (such as pleadings, motions, answers, or settlement documents);

AND assisting attorneys with preparing cases for trial (such as procuring expert witnesses, preparing witness reimbursement forms, preparing subpoenas, maintaining case reports).

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade / level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR

Education Substitution : You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows : Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.

B. or J.D. in a related field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR

Combination of Education and Experience : You may qualify by a combination of experience and education : Options for qualifying based on a combination are identified in the online questions.

For GS-11 :

Specialized Experience : Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

• Specialized experience is defined as independently conducting legal research; reviewing facts and evidence; drafting legal documents (such as pleadings, motions, answers, settlement documents, or stipulations of facts);
• assisting attorneys with preparing cases for trial (such as procuring expert witnesses, preparing witness reimbursement forms, preparing subpoenas, maintaining case reports, or providing e-discovery support);

AND providing litigation support during trial (such as running exhibit software, handling travel and space logistics, or arranging for IT support).

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade / level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR

Education Substitution : You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows : Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.

M. in a related field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR

Combination of Education and Experience : You may qualify by a combination of experience and education : Options for qualifying based on a combination are identified in the online questions.

NOTE : If qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application package.

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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month / year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

Education

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent.

An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.

S. Department of Education.

FOREIGN EDUCATION : If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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 an accredited U.

S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Additional information

• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• We offer opportunities for telework.
• We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
• The salary range indicated in this announcement covers multiple locality areas. Your salary will be adjusted based on the post of duty for which you are selected.

Conditions of Employment Continued :

• Subject to a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit / Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• Undergo an income tax verification.
• The employment of any candidate, including a current employee or a new hire, selected for this position may be conditional upon classification and / or audit of federal tax returns.

This audit may include up to 2 years of returns.

This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting.

Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required Documents

A complete application includes 1. A resume, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents.

Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).

All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing.

Cover letters are optional.) To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month / year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume.

How to Apply

The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11 : 59 p.

m. Eastern Time (ET) on 09 / 20 / 2024 and / or cut-off dates in this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 7 : 00 AM - 4 : 30PM . ET, Monday - Friday).

Follow the prompts to select your resume and / or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.

You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.

• After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
• You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
• It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Agency contact information

Kelley Campbell

Phone : 855-562-3827

Email : Contact Email

Next steps

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The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated.

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