About the opportunity
The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is an independent, quasi-judicial agency in the Executive branch that serves as the guardian of Federal merit systems. The Supervisory Paralegal Specialist directs a staff providing comprehensive legal and administrative support to Administrative Judges, the Office of Regional Operations, and the MSPB. Responsibilities include evaluating resource needs, developing staffing proposals, overseeing work processes, initiating personnel actions, and monitoring subordinate performance. The role also involves providing direct paralegal support, such as legal research, drafting orders, reviewing appeals, and maintaining casefile information in the agency’s electronic case management system.
Salary and benefits
- Salary range: $97,307 – $145,468 per annum
- Locality pay based on duty location
- Potential eligibility for telework as determined by agency policy
Who can apply?
- Must meet specialized experience requirements for the GS-12 level
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in private or public sectors
- Demonstrated knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and precedents involved in Federal employee appeals and litigation
- Skill in legal research, electronic database management, and communicating legal information
- Ability to perform problem analysis and problem solving in a style appropriate for an appeals court
- Must complete the online USA Hire competency-based assessment
Required documents
- Resume (maximum two pages, including specific work details and supervisor contact information)
- Cover letter (preferred but not required)
- College transcripts (if using education to qualify)
- SF-50 (for current or former Federal employees)
- Performance appraisal (dated within 18 months, for current or former Federal employees)
- DD214 or other documentation for veterans' preference claims
- Proof of eligibility for CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP (if applicable)
When to apply
- Applications must be submitted by 2026-09-22 at 11:59 PM ET
- USA Hire assessment window closes 48 hours after the announcement closing date
How to apply
- Create or log into a USAJOBS account at www.usajobs.gov
- Upload or create a resume that supports the required qualifications
- Click 'Apply Online' to complete the Occupational Questionnaire and attach required documents
- Complete the USA Hire competency-based assessments via the unique link provided after submission
- Monitor application status through the USAJOBS account
Additional information
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement
- Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid
- This position is concurrently announced under Merit Promotion Announcement Number MP-13049792-26-BRH
- Applicants may request reasonable accommodations for the assessment process
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Candidates with one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level in either the public or private sector.
- Those with demonstrated expertise in legal research and drafting orders for appeals courts.
- Individuals capable of performing complex problem analysis in a judicial setting.
What should you think carefully about?
- Location is listed as "Various Locations," so applicants should verify the specific available sites.
- Relocation expenses are not provided.
- The USA Hire competency-based assessment is a mandatory requirement.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is a career-building opportunity to lead a legal administrative team and provide direct support to Administrative Judges in a quasi-judicial agency focused on federal merit systems.
Our take
Strongly recommended for senior paralegals with a strong background in federal employee appeals who are looking for a supervisory role across various locations.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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