Legal Administrative Specialist – Litigation Support

About the role

The Legal Administrative Specialist provides essential litigation support to federal attorneys. Working within the Department of Justice, you will assist legal teams in preparing cases, managing digital evidence, and creating trial exhibits.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance on legal automation tools and system capabilities for case preparation and trial presentation.
• Open, close, and organize case files using specialized software, ensuring accurate discovery production.
• Create and format computerized trial exhibits, coordinating with printers, plotters, and audio‑visual equipment.
• Research, analyze, and summarize relevant legal precedents for assigned matters.
• Prepare visual materials such as charts, diagrams, photographs, and models for courtroom use.
• Increase responsibility and handle more complex assignments as training progresses.

Required profile

• U.S. citizen or national with successful pre‑employment adjudication.
• One year of specialized litigation support experience equivalent to GS‑5, or a graduate degree in Criminal Justice, Law, IT, or Computer Science.
• Ability to meet time‑in‑grade and qualification requirements within 30 days of the announcement closing date.

Required skills

• Experience with litigation support software and digital evidence management tools.

What we offer

• Fixed‑term appointment up to three years.
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile federal cases.
• Professional development within the U.S. Attorney’s Offices.