This position is located in the Tax Division, Office of Management and Administration, Office of Automated Litigation Support (ALS) and provides support to trial attorneys and other personnel in handling litigation for the Division.
Summary
This position is located in the Tax Division, Office of Management and Administration, Office of Automated Litigation Support (ALS) and provides support to trial attorneys and other personnel in handling litigation for the Division.
PLEASE BE SURE TO READ THE ENTIRE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT BEFORE YOU APPLY.
This vacancy is also being announced concurrently at the GS-12 grade level with Announcement TAX-LITCASEMGR-23-RC-25MP for employees with Federal status or eligibility and applicants eligible for special appointment authorities. Please review that announcement to determine if you are eligible to apply. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
As a Litigation Technology Case Manager GS-0301-12, you will serve as an automated litigation support and e-Discovery Specialist in a legal office. Your typical work assignments may include the following:
Manage the technology components of a case for the life of the matter; advise legal teams on e-discovery, including statutory limitations for receipt and collection of materials protected by the Stored Communication Act (SCA), Brady/Giglio disclosure requirements and the handling of sensitive Criminal materials such as Grand Jury (6E) or Taint information.
Identify, review and recommend changes in case practices to achieve organizational timeliness, effectiveness, and efficiency. Provide advice on e-discovery best practices, with demonstrated deep understanding of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM).
Provide support in assessing taxpayers' automated records systems (electronic files, images, databases, discs, and other machine sensible data) used by large corporations, other large taxpayers, accounting firms, and law firms. Assist attorneys in developing advanced and/or Boolean search logic to request, collect, or cull Discovery materials.
Provide technical guidance of Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure.
Create and manage workflows for document reviews involving multiple attorneys, including the organization and protection of attorney work product and privilege (e.g., tagging, coding, foldering, redacting, etc.).
Attend local and out of town trials; operate, create and deliver electronic courtroom presentation using software such as Sanction or Trial Director.
Assist with developing and providing creative solutions for complex issues (e.g. capture of social media/web pages; acquiring and sending software and/or hardware to outside experts and defendants/plaintiffs).
Format electronic materials produced by taxpayers, taxpayers representatives, experts, witnesses, IRS personnel, government agencies, and others. Handle and produce Electronically Stored Information (ESI) and manage large scanning jobs.
Incorporate electronic materials into folders, files, or databases such as Relativity; import and export data and modify standard processes to encompass unusual documents.
Manage large case reviews greater than 2 million records.
Provide training for counsel, trial team members, support personnel and others in use of litigation support software and equipment.
Participate in conferences with taxpayers, representatives, and key employees at other federal and state agencies such as Internal Revenue Service or the court on issues relating to electronic discovery. Respond to questions that arise concerning electronic litigation support and taxpayer discovery or Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.
Establish procedures and safeguards to ensure the integrity of the process.
You may be required to serve a one year probationary period.
You will need to successfully complete a pre-employment background security process pending completion and adjudication of the background investigation before you can be appointed to the position.
You may need to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result before you can be appointed into this position.
If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.
This is NOT a remote position. You will be required to work in person at our Washington, DC offices. However, some Telework may be authorized.
Qualifications
ATTENTION: After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system. This message will be delivered to you via email notification. The email may be routed to your "Spam" or "Junk" folder. Failure to complete a required assessment will render your application ineligible for consideration.
To qualify for the position of Litigation Technology Case Manager at (GS-0301-12), you must possess the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify for the GS-12 you MUST have at least one year of specialized experience in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector at the GS-11 grade level which includes working in a law firm or other legal office providing automated litigation/e-discovery support to attorneys involved in civil and/or criminal litigation. Examples of specialized experience include: managing large and complex document reviews in Relativity or similar software; advising attorneys on appropriate workflow to best handle e-Discovery on a given matter, including best practices for the identification of relevant materials and the treatment of confidential, privileged and other sensitive information; formulating complex searches and generating illustrative reports using Early Case Assessment (ECA) and Native Review tools; assisting with trial preparation, and building electronic presentations for trial using software such as Sanction or Trial Director; preparing for and participating in Rule 26(f) conferences required under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP); and/or advising attorneys on statutory limitations for receipt and collection of materials under the Stored Communications Act (SCA).
You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement 03/07/2023
YOUR RESUME MUST provide specific details as to how your experience meets the specialized experience as described in the vacancy announcement. YOUR RESUME MUST alsosupport your responses to the online questionnaire. 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.
Your latest resume submitted for this vacancy announcement will be used to determine qualifications and supersedes previous submissions.
Education
There are no education requirements for the Litigation Technology Case Manager GS-12 position.
Additional information
Additional selections may be made to fill available positions. if applicable.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments click here.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for other parts of the hiring process should contact the Tax Division at 202-514-4661. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Career Transition Assistance Programs (CTAP & ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) apply for the position through this announcement; (2) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (3) be rated well-qualified for the position with a rating in the well qualified category or above; and, (4) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: USAJOBS Career Transition Programs
Sharing of Certificates: The certificate(s) (or lists) of eligible candidates resulting from this vacancy announcement may be shared with other Department of Justice offices or components (outside of the Tax Division) who are hiring for positions in the same occupational series, grade level, full performance level, and duty location during the 240-day period beginning on the date of issuance of the certificate of eligibles. In order for your application materials to be shared, you must indicate on the occupational/assessment questionnaire that you are willing to have your application materials and other personal information included in the application shared with one or more other components within the Department of Justice outside of the Tax Division.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the job opportunity announcement closes (at 11:59 pm ET) on 03/07/2023, we will review your supporting documents and resume to determine if you are in the "Area of Consideration" for this vacancy. Open to the Public, please pay careful attention to the "Who May Apply" and the "Hiring Paths" information. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
Your application will be evaluated and rated under Tax Division Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If it is determined you meet minimum qualification requirements, your application will then be placed in one of three categories: 1) Best Qualified - Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position; 2) Well Qualified - Candidates in this category possess solid skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position; 3) Qualified - Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position. Within these categories, applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles. Qualified preference eligible candidates with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more (CPS) and those with a compensable service-connected disability of more than 10% but less than 30% (CP) will be listed above non-preference eligible candidates in the best qualified category.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
Attention to Detail
Automated Litigation Support (ALS)
Customer Service
Decision Making
Flexibility
Integrity/Honesty
Interpersonal Skills
Learning
Legal, Government and Jurisprudence
Oral Communication
Reading Comprehension
Reasoning
Regulations and Policy
Self-Management
Stress Tolerance
Teamwork
Writing
To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. You will not be considered for the position if you fail to complete the assessment.
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Resume: All applicants must submit a detailed resume. Your resume must contain detailed information about your past employment, education, and qualifications. You should also include unpaid work experience (volunteer work) as well, because we may be able to credit you for this experience. If you're unsure about what to include in your resume, please review the USAJOBS Resume Writing Tutorial on YouTube. Your resume should include: 1) position title, 2) employer name and contact information, 3) start and end dates (including month and year), 4) the number of hours worked per week (or indicate full time), and 5) a detailed list of duties performed, accomplishments, and your highest salary (or grade/step) achieved Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. You are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder, as this will ensure you're including everything that is required.
When claiming VEOA eligibility or a Veteran's Preference, you must submit your last DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) form, specifically the Member #4 Copy, indicating dates and character of service and discharge type.
If you are the qualifying parent or spouse of a disabled, deceased, or deployed Veteran, and are seeking a derived preference eligibility, you must submit appropriate supporting documentation such as the Veterans DD-214, SF-15, VA Letter, and/or Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders. See Veteran Family Preference for more information.
If you are currently on active duty, please provide an official statement of service from your command certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.
For more information on each type of Veterans Preference, and the documentation required for each, see FedsHireVets.
If you are a displaced Federal employee claiming eligibility under CTAP or ICTAP:
You must submit your separation notice or agency RIF letter from your agency.
If you have not yet been separated, you can provide the letter of intent to separate you from the agency because of reduction-in-force.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system. This message will be delivered to you via email notification. The email may be routed to your "Spam" or "Junk" folder.
If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system. Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments. Click here for Computer System Requirements.
Note, set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can re- use the URL sent to you via email and also found in your USAJOBS account under the "Track my application" link for the corresponding application.
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account (https://usajobs.gov). There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account at https://usajobs.gov . On the Home page, scroll down and locate your job application. Once the job has been located, click the "Track this application" link on the right under the application date. The page will refresh to display the Agency's Application Information page where you can scroll down and review any notifications the agency has sent you. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you need help with the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help Site (for everything on the USAJOBS-side), or the Application Manager Help Site (for everything on the DOJ-side). Regrettably, the Department of Justice cannot assist you with USAJOBS account issues. If you contact us for assistance and the problem is related to your USAJOBS account, we will have to direct you to USAJOBS to remedy the issue.
Tax Division
4 Constitution Square
150 M Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
US
Next steps
Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Resume: All applicants must submit a detailed resume. Your resume must contain detailed information about your past employment, education, and qualifications. You should also include unpaid work experience (volunteer work) as well, because we may be able to credit you for this experience. If you're unsure about what to include in your resume, please review the USAJOBS Resume Writing Tutorial on YouTube. Your resume should include: 1) position title, 2) employer name and contact information, 3) start and end dates (including month and year), 4) the number of hours worked per week (or indicate full time), and 5) a detailed list of duties performed, accomplishments, and your highest salary (or grade/step) achieved Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. You are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder, as this will ensure you're including everything that is required.
When claiming VEOA eligibility or a Veteran's Preference, you must submit your last DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) form, specifically the Member #4 Copy, indicating dates and character of service and discharge type.
If you are the qualifying parent or spouse of a disabled, deceased, or deployed Veteran, and are seeking a derived preference eligibility, you must submit appropriate supporting documentation such as the Veterans DD-214, SF-15, VA Letter, and/or Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders. See Veteran Family Preference for more information.
If you are currently on active duty, please provide an official statement of service from your command certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.
For more information on each type of Veterans Preference, and the documentation required for each, see FedsHireVets.
If you are a displaced Federal employee claiming eligibility under CTAP or ICTAP:
You must submit your separation notice or agency RIF letter from your agency.
If you have not yet been separated, you can provide the letter of intent to separate you from the agency because of reduction-in-force.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system. This message will be delivered to you via email notification. The email may be routed to your "Spam" or "Junk" folder.
If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system. Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments. Click here for Computer System Requirements.
Note, set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can re- use the URL sent to you via email and also found in your USAJOBS account under the "Track my application" link for the corresponding application.
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account (https://usajobs.gov). There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account at https://usajobs.gov . On the Home page, scroll down and locate your job application. Once the job has been located, click the "Track this application" link on the right under the application date. The page will refresh to display the Agency's Application Information page where you can scroll down and review any notifications the agency has sent you. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you need help with the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help Site (for everything on the USAJOBS-side), or the Application Manager Help Site (for everything on the DOJ-side). Regrettably, the Department of Justice cannot assist you with USAJOBS account issues. If you contact us for assistance and the problem is related to your USAJOBS account, we will have to direct you to USAJOBS to remedy the issue.
Tax Division
4 Constitution Square
150 M Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
US
Next steps
Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
