Legal Administrative Specialist

AdjudicationType

• Suitability/Fitness
• National security
• Credentialing

LowGrade

14

OrganizationCodes

DJ/DJ01

MCOTags

MajorDuties

• About the Office: This is a reimbursable detail assignment for a period of one year. Applicants must be current Federal Employees. The detail may be extended. Applicants should receive the approval of their supervisor before applying. The mission of the National Security Division (NSD) is to coordinate the Department of Justice's (DOJ's) efforts in carrying out its core mission of combating terrorism and protecting national security, including protecting our national assets from state-sponsored threats to the private sector. NSD is responsible for supervising the enforcement of all federal criminal laws related to counterterrorism and counterespionage, except those specifically assigned to other divisions. NSD also serves as DOJ's liaison to the United States Intelligence Community (USIC) and represents the government and the USIC before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. NSD advises the Attorney General regarding all matters of national security policy. About CES: The Counterintelligence and Export Control Section (CES) supervises the investigation and prosecution of cases affecting national security, foreign relations, and the export of military and strategic commodities and technology. The Section has executive responsibility for authorizing the prosecution of cases under criminal statutes relating to espionage, sabotage, neutrality, atomic energy, export controls and sanctions, and foreign malign influence. It provides legal advice to U.S. Attorney's Offices and investigative agencies on all matters within its area of responsibility, which includes 88 federal statutes affecting national security. It also coordinates criminal cases involving the application of the Classified Information Procedures Act (CIPA). In addition, the Section administers and enforces the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 (FARA) and related disclosure statutes. Job Description: This position serves as a Legal Administrative Specialist located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), National Security Division (NSD), Counterintelligence and Export Control Section (CES). - Supervises CES's contracted legal assistants - Serves as the office's grand jury coordinator. - Coordinates the adoption and maintenance of case management/case tracking processes. - Serves as the section's Contracting Officer's Representative. - Instructs, advises, and provides technical guidance and assistance to the Section's attorneys and legal support staff, Section-wide, on a variety of tasks including with the work of CES on grand jury utilization. - Communicates and interacts within DOJ to keep abreast of the latest techniques associated with criminal legal support staff processes, procedures, and requirements related to the use of litigation software, grand juries, case management databases. - Coordinates with DOJ Security to ensure DOJ Security verified that the packets are complete, and all required data is provided to preclude delay of processing background investigations. - Creates a suspense listing of all contractor and personnel security actions due. - Maintains all grand jury files, records, and transcripts. Responsible for the security of grand jury and tax material in a controlled space. - Preparing, maintaining and updating Grand Jury Orientation Materials for attorneys and support staff in NSD assigned section(s). - Manages case files (including, e.g., correspondence, pleadings, witness files, subject matter files), organizes evidence, conducts searches, and otherwise mines case data. - Organizes and prepares exhibits, attachments, binders, indexes, and tables of contents. - Assists CES prosecutors with research, writing, and related tasks.

AnnouncementClosingType

01

TotalOpenings

1

WhatToExpectNext

This is a reimbursable detail assignment for a period of one year. Applicants must be current a DOJ Federal Employees. The detail may be extended. Applicants should receive the approval of their supervisor before applying. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Internal Detail Opportunities page by following the links below: Legal Administrative Specialist Detail Vacancy Announcement chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://intranetstaging.doj.gov/jmd/hr2/details/Legal-Administrative-Specialist-Detail-Vacancy-Announcement.pdf National Security Division | National Security Division

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

01

PositionSensitivitiy

Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

JobSummary

This is a reimbursable detail assignment for a period of one year. Applicants must be a current DOJ Federal Employees. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Internal Detail Opportunities page by following the links below: Legal Administrative Specialist Detail Vacancy Announcement chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://intranetstaging.doj.gov/jmd/hr2/details/Legal-Administrative-Specialist-Detail-Vacancy-Announcement.pdf

AgencyMarketingStatement

Are you interested in a rewarding and challenging career? Join the U.S. Department of Justice! The Department of Justice (DOJ) leads the nation in safeguarding Americans while upholding constitutional freedoms. As part of our team, you'll contribute to a vital mission while advancing your career. Mission: DOJ is to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights. Core Values: Independence and Impartiality. DOJ works each day to earn the public's trust by following the facts and the law wherever they may lead, without prejudice or improper influence. Honesty and Integrity. DOJ's employees adhere to the highest standards of ethical behavior, mindful that, as public servants, we must work to earn the trust of, and inspire confidence in, the public we serve. Respect. DOJ's employees value differences in people and in ideas and treat everyone with fairness, dignity, and compassion. Excellence. DOJ works every day to provide the highest levels of service to the American people and to be a responsible steward of the taxpayers' dollars.

Requirements

Benefits

PromotionPotential

None

Relocation

False

Education

General Legal and Kindred Administration Series 0901

BenefitsUrl

https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

SecurityClearance

Top Secret

Evaluations

Evaluation Process: A panel of subject matter experts will review applications to assess how well each candidate meets the minimum qualifications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by email or telephone to schedule an interview. Interviews will be scored by a selecting committee, and candidates in the best qualified category will receive further consideration.

RequiredDocuments

Application Process: All interested applicants should submit a resume and cover lettering highlighting experience relevant to the duties and qualifications listed above, a copy of your most recent performance appraisal (if available), and a copy of your most recent SF-50 via email to: [email protected] with the subject line "CES Detail for Legal Administrative Specialist Vacancy 2026." This detail will remain open until it is filled.

DrugTestRequired

True

HighGrade

14

HiringPath

• fed-internal-search

TravelCode

1

WithinArea

False

OtherInformation

Salary Information: This is a reimbursable detail. Under a detail assignment, there is no change in salary. Relocation expenses are not offered. Number of Positions: One Travel: Travel may be required.

AgencyContactEmail

[email protected]

HowToApply

Application Process: All interested applicants should submit a resume and cover lettering highlighting experience relevant to the duties and qualifications listed above, a copy of your most recent performance appraisal (if available), and a copy of your most recent SF-50 via email to: [email protected] with the subject line "CES Detail for Legal Administrative Specialist Vacancy 2026." This detail will remain open until it is filled.

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