Paralegal Specialist - Appellate Division (Pathways Recent Graduate)

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Summary: This is an excepted service appointment under the Pathways Recent Graduates Program. This appointment is a one year career development program. At the successful completion of the program requirements, you may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to a Federal career or career-conditional appointment. For more information on the Pathways Program, please visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/students-recent-graduates/Duties *This vacancy will close once we receive (5) applicants or on the closing date, whichever is first.*We are currently accepting applications for a Paralegal Specialist within the Appellate Division of the Northern District of Indiana. This position can be located in Fort Wayne, Hammond or South Bend. At the full performance level, you will support Appellate Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) by providing a variety of paralegal or legal work which demonstrates a practical

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