About this role
Job SummaryThe United States Attorney's Office for South Carolina's mission is to investigate, prosecute and deter violations of federal statutes, enforce and represent the interests of the United States in civil litigation, uphold civil, constitutional and victims' rights, and foster partnerships with other federal, state and local government agencies and community groups. This position is also being announced to applicants under Merit Staffing procedures under 26-SC-13047800-MP.
QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying: To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must possess: Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing (3) of the (4) duties listed below: Processing and managing complex or large volumes of electronically stored information for civil or criminal litigation. Building or maintaining document-review databases and using database functions to organize, search, filter, tag, or analyze electronic case materials. Preparing and performing quality-control reviews of electronic discovery productions to ensure compliance with court orders, production specifications, security requirements, and deadlines. Advising or training litigation teams on litigation technology, electronic discovery practices, and solutions to technical problems. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR 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. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.
Major DutiesThis Legal Administrative Specialist (Litigation Support) serves as a litigation support subject matter expert who provides advanced technical support to civil and criminal case teams. If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing Legal Administrative Specialist (Litigation Support) support in the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of South Carolina, located in Columbia, South Carolina, focusing in the areas of Electronic Discovery and Case Information Management, Litigation Technology and Technical Support, and Technical Guidance and Courtroom Support. Typical work assignments will include: Managing complex or large volumes of electronic case information for review, discovery, and court proceedings. Creating and maintaining litigation databases used to organize, search, analyze, and retrieve electronic evidence. Preparing electronic discovery productions and ensuring materials meet required formats, security requirements, and deadlines. Providing technical guidance and training to attorneys and legal staff on litigation support software, electronic evidence, and e-discovery processes. Preparing electronic exhibits and operating courtroom presentation software and equipment during hearings, depositions, and trials.