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Lead Legal Assistant

Social Security Administration

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Duties

The position description number for this position is 672640. A summary of the major duties are listed below.
At the full performance level the incumbent is responsible for leading the work of three or more employees engaged in developing and processing a request for hearing from its receipt in the office to its completion, independently performing a wide range of case development actions and also performs the work done by the unit. The incumbent is the focal point of contact for case discussion with Administrative Law Judges (ALJ) or the Hearing Office Chief Administrative Law Judge (HOCALJ).

Qualifications

Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-8 level, or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is (1) technical, administrative, or investigative experience in or related to the position to be filled. Such experience may be demonstrated by the ability to interpret and apply a body of rules, regulations, precedents, and procedures, AND a knowledge of legal documents and legal or judicial processes.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Applicants for promotion must have 52 weeks at GS-8.

Time in grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Education is not applicable

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