The Paralegal Specialist will provide legal and administrative support to the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and Associate General Counsel in connection with the Court's legal advisory, ethics, policy, and administrative functions. This position requires a high level of professionalism, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a confidential legal environment.

The selectee must have:

• A paralegal certificate or degree from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible paralegal or legal support experience.

Note: Experience in veterans benefits law and court operations or administration is beneficial but not required.

• Proficiency in legal research, including use of online legal research databases and methods.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and orally.
• Skill in organizing, tracking, and managing multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and provide support for multiple attorneys.
• Ability to perform duties and assignments independently.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic records systems.

• Experience working in a federal court, judicial branch, or government legal office.
• Familiarity with judicial ethics, ethics advisory functions, or administrative law.
• Experience supporting senior-level attorneys or executives.

This position may be filled at the CS-9 or CS-11 depending on the selectee's qualifications. If filled below the CS-11 level, the position may have promotion potential to CS-11 without further competition, subject to satisfactory performance, availability of work, and compliance with applicable Court policies.