LEGAL TECHNICIAN, CG-986-06 (TERM APPT NTE 2 YRS)Posted: November 11, 2009
Who May Apply:
Current or former federal employees with reinstatement eligibility
and people who are eligible under special hiring authorities.
Applicants without prior permanent career appointments or special
hiring eligibility must apply to the "Public Non-Status Positions"
announcement 2009-NYD-B0141 to be considered for this vacancy.
Job Summary:
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
is one of the most respected forces in
Americas financial community. Our mission is
to maintain stability of and public confidence
in the nations financial system by insuring
deposits, examining and supervising financial
institutions, and managing receiverships.
FDIC ranks first among federal employers for
pay, benefits, and a family-friendly work
culture.
This position is located in the Legal Division, New York Regional
Office of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and performs a
variety of legal technician, general clerical, and specialized
clerical functions.
Key Requirements:
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Position Information:
Competitive service
This is a term appointment limited to two years which may be extended to a maximum of 4 years.
Major Duties:
Prepare standardized legal forms and documents routinely needed for
specific legal actions and transactions. Draft replies for the
signature of the assigned attorneys to inquiries from Congress,
financial institutions, other government agencies, and individuals
concerning Corporation policies and activities. Assists the
attorneys in preparation of exhibits for trial and in the discovery
process and in preparation of documents. Assists the attorneys by
typing documents as necessary. Accepts legal documents for
the attorneys, review for correct form and timeliness, annotating
case files and status records to reflect receipt and due date for
response or other actions required. Maintain legal information
management databases. Perform administrative duties in
coordinating typing of documents, printing of briefs and other
litigation or transactional documents. Proofread final letters and
memoranda. Look up, check, and verify in library, legal and other
citations and quotations. Locate cases and photocopy or abstract
pertinent paragraphs to assist attorneys in researching briefs and
other documents.
Qualifications and Evaluations:
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Low Risk Position--National Agency Check
Investigation (NACI) Required.
Under law, FDIC may not employ any person who
has:
1) been convicted of any felony;
2) been removed from, or prohibited from
participating in the affairs of any insured
depository institution pursuant to any final
enforcement action by any appropriate Federal
banking agency;
3) demonstrated a pattern or practice of
defalcation regarding obligations to insured
depository institutions; or
4) caused a substantial loss, in an amount in
excess of $50,000, to Federal deposit insurance
funds.
FDIC employees, their spouses, and minor
children are also prohibited from acquiring,
owning, or controlling, directly or indirectly,
a security of an FDIC-insured depository
institution, or an affiliate of an FDIC-insured
depository institution.
Only United States citizens and nationals
(residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
are eligible for appointment to competitive
service jobs.
Candidates who are tentatively identified for
appointment must meet suitability requirements
for Federal employment prior to appointment.
FDIC will request applicant to provide
additional information, including a credit
statement release, prior to making a formal
offer of employment, as required by 12 CFR Part
336.
Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience
equivalent to at least the grade 5 level in Federal service.
Examples of specialized experience include: preparing exhibits for
trial/hearing or discovery responses; searching legal databases, the
internet, or other sources, maintaining legal files; proofreading to
ensure correct grammar, spelling, & punctuation; using office
software, calendars, ticklers; scheduling witnesses, meeting rooms,
or hotel accommodations; handling mail; and responding to routine
inquiries.
Candidates eligible for CTAP or ICTAP will be
determined to be well-qualified if they achieve
a score of 85 points or higher. More
information on
http://www.fdic.gov/about/jobs/jobs
_ctap_ictap.html
How You Will Be Evaluated:
Applicants will be evaluated on responses to
quality ranking factors described in vacancy
questions. The applicants answers will be
validated against information provided in their
resumes, including their paid or volunteer
experience, education, training, and
certifications. The score awarded will be
augmented by additional points for applicants
who are eligible for and claim veterans
preference.
How to Apply:
The first step is registering as a user of FDIC
Careers and then responding to all of the
vacancy questions. During registration you will
be required to establish a password. It is
essential that you verify before noon of the
closing date that you have access to your FDIC
Careers account to ensure you are able to
complete your application on time. If you are
locked out of your account, you must call 1-866-
656-6831 or email mgshelp@monster.com between 7
a.m. and 7 p.m., E.T. or call Monday-Friday.
Each account is linked to a unique SSN;
therefore, you cannot create a new account as a
work-around to a lost password. Creating a
false SSN or using anothers is prohibited under
18 USC 1001.
We encourage you to review the resume that you
load in FDIC Careers and update it to accurately
reflect your current experience, providing
specifics that will help us verify the responses
provided to the vacancy questions. If you have
rated yourself higher than is supported by your
description of experience and/or education or
your application is incomplete, you may be rated
ineligible or your score may be lowered.
Check below for any documentation needs that may
be relevant to your application.
Only applications submitted by 11:59 p.m.
Eastern Time of the closing date via the FDIC
Careers site will be accepted.
Exceptions will be made in the instance of
handicap accommodation specific to problems with
using a computer or extreme hardship cases in
accessing technology. Applicants requesting an
exception from on-line application must contact
the Human Resources Specialist listed in the
vacancy announcement prior to 12:00--noon local
time on the closing date. Approved applicants
will receive a complete paper application
package which includes the same vacancy
questions as those applying on-line, to be
completed and returned within timeframes as
specified in the package. Alternate
applications submitted without prior approval
will not be accepted for this announcement.
Required Documents:
Please review information about types of
documentation that may apply to your
application. If you claim special hiring
eligibility, you will need to provide
supplemental documentation. For VRA and 30%
disabled veterans, please check the information
at our Veterans Employment link; for the
disabled, please check the information at our
People with Disabilities link. Both of these
links are displayed at the top of the FDIC
Careers home page.
All supplemental documents required to establish
your eligibility or entitlement to any type of
consideration need to be received by the closing
date. If you encounter a delay in meeting the
cut-off, contact the HR specialist noted in this
announcement by noon of the closing date to
request an extension. Late filing of
documentation will not be accepted without the
prior approval of the specialist. Submit your
documentation using the fax coversheet that you
will be prompted to printout at the end of the
application process.
Current and former civil service employees
(other than current FDIC employees) must provide
a copy of their last SF-50, "Notification of
Personnel Action," that shows their type of
appointment and career status.
Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility
should review requirements at the CTAP/ICTAP
http://www.fdic.gov/about/jobs/jobs_ctap_
ictap.html. Documents required to establish
eligibility include a copy of the agency RIF
notice or certificate of expected separation,
your most recent performance appraisal, and your
most recent SF-50 showing position, grade level
and duty location.
All FDIC employees must submit their most recent
Performance Management Program Plan & Evaluation
Form (FDIC 2430/05) via fax.
What to Expect Next:
Applicants should sign in to the FDIC Careers
system to monitor the status of their
application.
Benefits:
The FDIC offers a comprehensive package of
employee benefits and worklife programs. Some
benefits are at no cost while others involve a
premium or contribution, often on a pre-tax
basis. Your type of appointment determines the
benefits for which you are eligible.
Enrollment in the Federal Employees Retirement
System.
Federal Thrift Savings Plan and FDIC 401(k)
Plan, both with employer matching funds.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Accounts.
Federal and FDIC Life Insurance Programs,
Federal health insurance and FDIC dental and
vision plans.
Thirteen paid sick leave days annually,
including sick leave usage options for family-
related reasons.
Ten paid holidays per year.
Thirteen paid days of vacation for the first 3
years of federal service, increasing to 20 days
for more than 3 to 15 years of service, and 26
days for more than 15 years of federal service.
Transit Subsidy Program for employees who
commute via public transportation.
WorkLife Programs and Services, including:
teleworking, alternative work schedules,
Information and Referral
Services and Elder Care Support Services.
Business Casual Dress Code.
Clinical Support Services.
Supplemental pay and support for activated
Reserve and Guard members.
Additional Information:
Additional selections may be made from
applicants to this position to fill identical
vacancies that occur subsequent to this
announcement, as allowed by regulation.
Please read about your rights and
responsibilities as an applicant for Federal
employment under the following link:
http://www.fdic.gov/about/jobs/jobs_rights
protections.html. Please refer to job code 24 when responding to this ad.
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