Job Title: Legal Technician-GS-7/9 Department: Department Of Health And Human Services Agency: Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services Job Announcement Number: HHS-OGC-DE-776483 SALARY RANGE: $41,39000 to $65,81200 / Per Year OPEN PERIOD: Friday, November 09, 2012 to Thursday, November 29, 2012 SERIES & GRADE: GS-0986-07/09 POSITION INFORMATION: Part Time 24 hours - Permanent PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 9 DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy in the following location: Seattle, WA United States WHO MAY BE United States Citizens CONSIDERED: JOB SUMMARY: Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere It is the principal agency for protecting the health of citizens Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer, and better for all Americans YOU MUST SUBMIT DD FORM 214 This position is located with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of the Secretary (OS), Office of the General Counsel (OGC), located in Seattle WashingtonThis vacancy is also being announced concurrently with vacancy announcement HHS-OGC-MP-775443 under merit promotion procedures Please review that announcement to see if you are eligible for consideration under competitive procedures NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered PHS Commissioned Corps Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps (not as a career/career-conditional) are encouraged to apply under the merit promotion announcement indicated above Additional selections may be made from this announcement KEY REQUIREMENTS US Citizenship is required No travel required DUTIES: If selected for this position, duties include but are not limited to: Reviews cases and supporting documents for completeness of information, proper execution, certification, technical details, and other requirements On own initiative, incumbent contacts Department of Justice (DOJ) personnel, Assistant United States Attorneys, clerks of the courts, various agency personnel, or private counsel for additional information

Upon completion of litigation by attorneys, assists in the closing of cases to ensure that the litigation and program files are complete and reflect the appropriate disposition of the case Assures that litigation data are complete and updated Assembles all materials needed to enable Office of the General Counsel (OGC) attorneys to defend lawsuits Prepares packages for final review by attorneys, coordinates with proper agency personnel, and transmits final packages to DOJ, the US Courts, or the Departmental Appeals Board Responsible for copying and assembling documents to assist attorneys with discovery Carries out follow-up work work on cases, including responses to routine inquiries Assists in the maintenance of the OGC's Practice Manager System which is used to track all OGC-X litigation, correspondence, and personnel time Coordinates and tracks the status of cases at administrative tribunals in Federal court Identifies and alerts attorneys and clients of significant time constraints relating to pending request and imminent deadlines Maintains summaries of current reported cases, reports of significant pending cases, and other documents using information obtained from the staff, files, and other extensive network of legal reporting systems QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: GS-7: typically in or related to the work of this position to be filled to at least the GS-5 or GS-6 grade level in the Federal Government Specialized experience includes receiving visitors and telephone calls and determining appropriate action Maintaining case files, other required files, and records in a law office Providing legal assistance and secretarial support for one or more attorneys GS-8: typically in or related to the work of this position to be filled to at least the GS-6 or GS-7 grade level in the Federal Government

Specialized experience includes assisting attorneys in the preparation of legal pleadings and briefs, memoranda, letters, opinions, and other legal documents Assisting in the closing of cases to ensure that litigation and program files are complete GS-9: typically in or related to the work of this position to be filled to at least the GS-7 or GS-8 grade level in the Federal Government Specialized experience includes identifying appropriate statutes, regulations, and case laws related to a legal issue Using databases or spreadsheets software to enter, revise, sort or calculate, and retrieve data for legal cases, and opinions Conditions of Employment: 1 Security and Background Requirements: If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action 2 E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system The US Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant 3 Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing 4 All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement 5 Financial disclosure statement may be required 6 One-year probationary period may be required 7 Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid 8 Bargaining Unit Position: No 9 Drug Screening Required: No 10 Recruitment Bonus may be authorized: No HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: Once the application process is complete, a review of resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position Please follow all instructions carefully Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Skill in Written and Oral Communication of 5

Skill in Administrative Assistance Skill in Legal Document Preparation and Review Skill in Application of Analytical and Evaluative Methods BENEFITS: The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at http://wwwusajobsgov/ei/benefitsasp#icc OTHER INFORMATION: If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 Copy) or other proof of eligibility If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form For more information on veterans preference see http://wwwusajobsgov/veteransasp Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://wwwsssgov) For information on "People with Disabilities" please visit http://opmgov/disability/peoplewithdisabilitiesasp Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible see http://opmgov/rif/employee_guides/career_transitionasp#ictap To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 850 or above on the rating criteria for this position HOW TO APPLY: To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application you may use the following link: https://applicationmanagergov/ To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffingopmgov/pdf/usascoverpdf using the following Vacancy ID 776483 Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144 If you cannot apply online: Click the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire http://wwwopmgov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fxpdf and Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144 Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the NCR HelpDesk Telephone (888)-478-4340; TTY/TDD: (800) 877-8339 or (866) 539-4484; or e-mail quickquestions@pscgov The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:

1 Your Resume' 2 A complete Assessment Questionnaire 3 Other supporting documents: - Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable - College transcript, if applicable For Resume' and Application Tips visit: http://wwwusajobsgov/ei/resumeandapplicationtipsasp#icc REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1 Your Résumé 2 A complete Assessment Questionnaire 3 Other supporting documents: - Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable - College Transcripts, if applicable - Submit SF-50(s), (including the highest grade held in the competitive service), if applicable PLEASE NOTE: ALL FEDERAL EMPLOYEES MUST SUBMIT THEIR MOST RECENT SF-50, Acceptable SF-50 are Promotions and With-In-Grade Increases; do not submit General Pay Adjustments or Awards SF-50 or you will be considered not eligible Note: You may submit an unofficial transcript or a list of college courses completed indicating course titles, credit hours, and grades received An official transcript from an accredited educational institution is required if you are selected for the position The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, November 29, 2012 AGENCY CONTACT INFO: Tyron Mcfadden Phone: (202)260-7042 Email: TYRONMCFADDEN@HHSGOV Agency Information: HHS OHR 200 Independence Ave SW HHH Building Suite 801 Washington, DC 20201 WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT: Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement e-mail that your submission was successful The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement You will receive notice via e-mail or by mail, if no e-mail address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks) Control Number: 329980800 Close Print