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This position is located in the Office of the Register of Wills/Probate Division of the District of Columbia Superior Court. The Assistant Deputy Register of Wills will report to the Legal Branch Manager. The Assistant Deputy Register of Wills provides information, as needed, to the Probate Division Judges, attorneys and the public on procedures in administering decedent’s estates (large and small), guardianships, conservatorships, trusts and other fiduciary matters.
Learn more about this agency08/15/2024 to 09/16/2024
$117,962 - $153,354 per year
JS 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—While the DC Courts has a telework policy, eligibility is determined by the respective division where the position is situated within the agency.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
13
No
No
PRO-2024-0007
805005600
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
United States Citizens or individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residency or authorized by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service to work in the United States.
Brief Description of Duties:
To qualify for this position, you must submit the following:
All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
Graduation from an accredited university or college with a law degree plus a member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar.
At least three (3) years of experience as an attorney in private practice or the government which includes at least two (2) years of probate law experience. Experience within a courtroom, i.e. representing an agency at hearings is required.
Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills needed to successfully interact with the public, the judiciary, and other court personnel.
The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts’ values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency.
Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts is required. If you are selected for the position, a criminal history records check will be conducted.
To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at time of application to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
The Probate Division invites you to join and learn more about the division and the role by attending one of the two info sessions below:
Thursday, August 22, 2024 – 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
https://dcsc-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1601921412
Meeting ID: 160 192 1412
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 – 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
https://dcsc-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1600955068
Meeting ID: 160 095 5068
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive Federal civil service.
Please note there is a mandatory one year probationary period for all new court employees.
All required information must be received by the vacancy announcement closing date.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure that you meet the basic qualification requirements. Answers submitted in the questionnaire must be supported on your resume.
Your resume must reflect the relevant experience and that you meet the minimum qualifications or your application will not be considered.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the vacancy questionnaire. Afterward, click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
Once your completed application is received, your qualifications will be evaluated to determine your rating. The qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. All applicants will be notified of the final outcome.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/805005600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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