Job Summary

The Tax Division is seeking a highly skilled candidate with significant experience and a strong background in legal support functions to serve as a Supervisory Legal Assistant. The incumbent will serve as Office Manager, supervise staff, and perform a range of legal and administrative duties.

Job Description

To qualify for the position of Supervisory Legal Assistant at GS-0986-9/10, you must possess the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade. If you are a current government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1-year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level, to meet the time-in-grade requirements for this occupational series and grade. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To be eligible for the GS-09, you must have at least one year, 52 weeks, of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-8 or higher grade level in the Federal service, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience include: Working collaboratively with others to achieve a goal; proposing resolution of conflicts or other problems to a supervisor; preparing travel authorizations and/or vouchers, prepare travel logistics, time management, supplies, data entry and integrity, including recording required events in a database using Microsoft software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, or other software with supervision; retrieving information from an electronic case management system; prepare material that may be pertinent to court issues or court cases under close supervision; appropriately identifying and directing mail and packages to management officials; preparing forms for issuance and presenting them for signature; takes initiative to identify issues and formulates constructive solutions; willing to assist others and be a team player; and conveying and capturing various information orally and in writing as appropriate to the situation. To be eligible for the GS-10, you must have at least one year, 52 weeks, of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 or higher grade level in the Federal service, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience include: Supervising, directing, and overseeing the work of others or working collaboratively with others to achieve a goal; resolving conflicts or other problems; tracking travel vouchers approval, validating time and attendance, approving travel vouchers, logistics, time management, supplies, data entry and integrity, including recording required events using Microsoft software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, or other software; retrieving information from an electronic case management system; appropriately identifying and directing phone calls to management officials; preparing forms for issuance and presenting them for signature; takes initiative to identify issues and formulates constructive solutions; willing to assist others and be a team player; and conveying and capturing various information orally and in writing as appropriate to the situation. Time in Grade Requirement: Current government employees on a permanent appointment in the competitive service must demonstrate one year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the occupational series and grade. You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/02/2024. Your resume must support your responses to the questionnaire and qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.