GS-0986

Legal Clerk and Technician

Performs legal support work including document preparation, case file management, and legal research assistance.

📊Administrative📈GS-4/5/6/7/8/9📁0900

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-0986

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements: There are no Individual Occupational Requirements for this series.

Experience and Education Requirements by Grade Level (Group Standard):

Grade	General Experience	Specialized Experience	Education
GS-1	None	None	None
GS-2	3 months	None	High school diploma or equivalent
GS-3	6 months	None	1 year above high school
GS-4	1 year	None	2 years above high school
GS-5	None	1 year at GS-4 level	4 years above high school
GS-6+	None	1 year at next lower grade	Generally not applicable

General Experience: Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

Education: One year of full-time academic study equals 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or approximately 36 weeks at 20+ classroom hours per week.

Combining Education and Experience: For grades GS-3 through GS-5, applicants may substitute education for experience. Express both as percentages; combined must equal at least 100%.

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📋Typical Duties

•Prepare legal documents
•Manage case files
•Assist with legal research
•Process court filings
•Maintain legal records
•Provide administrative support

🎯Key Competencies

Legal Document Processing

Skill in preparing and processing legal documents.

File Management

Ability to organize and maintain legal files and records.

Court Procedures

Knowledge of court filing procedures and requirements.

Typing and Data Entry

Proficiency in accurate typing and data entry.

Communication

Ability to communicate effectively with legal staff and the public.

Scheduling

Skill in coordinating schedules and managing calendars.

Attention to Detail

Ability to ensure accuracy in legal documents.

Office Software

Proficiency in word processing and legal software applications.

🔑Resume Keywords

Assist with legal researchLegal Clerk and TechnicianMaintain legal recordsManage case filesPrepare legal documentsProcess court filingsProvide administrative support

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