Attachment D - Position Descriptions.pdf

Department of Energy Attachment D: Position Descriptions for Legal Services Contract Request For Proposal: 89303025RGC000002

SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION

Labor Category

Minimum/General Experience and Years of Experience

Functional Responsibility Educational Requirements

Senior Partner

• At least 12 years post-law degree experience.

• Working knowledge of legal research tools.

• Demonstrated outstanding legal writing skills; requires outstanding written and oral communication skills

• Proficiency in common software applications, Lexis- Nexis and West Law.

• Ability to consistently deliver the highest quality of work under extreme pressure.

• Supervises junior attorneys to ensure work is being properly and efficiently performed.

• Performs expert legal research and writing on extremely sophisticated legal issues.

• Reviews investigative reports from various executive agencies, prepares summaries of those reports, and identifies matters requiring close Department review.

• Conducts high-level analysis of facts, evidence, and legal authorities in connection with investigations and/or litigation.

• Prepares persuasive legal memoranda, motions, and briefs, which synthesize facts, evidence, and legal authorities.

• Assists in the policy area, analyzing and drafting comments on legislative proposals.

• Prepares correspondence for signature of government officials on a variety of complex issues.

• Drives cost efficiencies through use of technology including use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to limit billable hours.

JD or equivalent degree.

Bar Admission.

**This position requires

U.S. Citizenship or that the individual meets the definition of U.S. Person found at 22 CFR §

120.62 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations

(ITAR).

Labor Category

Minimum/General Experience and Years of Experience

Functional Responsibility Educational Requirements

Junior Partner

• At least 9 years post-law degree experience.

• Working knowledge of legal research tools.

• Demonstrated excellent legal writing skills; requires outstanding written and oral communication skills

• Proficiency in common software applications, such as Lexis- Nexis and West Law.

• Ability to consistently deliver high quality work under extreme pressure.

• Manages more junior attorneys to ensure work is being properly explained and performed.

• Performs expert legal research and writing on extremely sophisticated legal issues.

• Reviews investigative reports from various executive agencies, prepares summaries of those reports, and identifies matters requiring close Department review.

• Conducts high-level analysis of facts, evidence, and legal authorities in connection with investigations and/or litigation.

• Prepares persuasive legal memoranda, motions, and briefs, which synthesize facts, evidence, and legal authorities.

• Drafts reports, develops training curricula, and prepares responses to Congressional and citizen correspondence.

• Assists in the policy area, analyzing and drafting comments on legislative proposals.

• Prepares correspondence for signature of government officials on a variety of complex issues.

**This position requires

U.S. Citizenship or that the individual meets the definition of U.S. Person found at 22 CFR §

120.62 of the International

Labor Category

Minimum/General Experience and Years of Experience

Functional Responsibility Educational Requirements

Of Counsel

• At least 8 years post-law degree experience.

• Working knowledge of legal research tools.

• Demonstrated excellent legal writing skills; requires outstanding written and oral communication skills

• Proficiency in common software applications, such as Lexis- Nexis and West Law.

• Ability to consistently

• Manages more junior attorneys to ensure work is being properly explained and performed.

• Performs expert legal research and writing on extremely sophisticated legal issues.

• Reviews investigative reports from various executive agencies, prepares summaries of those reports, and identifies matters requiring close Department review.

• Conducts high-level analysis of facts, evidence, and legal authorities in connection with investigations and/or litigation.

• Prepares persuasive legal memoranda, motions, and briefs, which synthesize facts, evidence, and legal authorities.

• Drives cost efficiencies through use of technology including use of AI to limit billable hours.

• Drafts reports, develops training curricula, and prepares responses to Congressional and citizen correspondence.

• Assists in the policy area, analyzing and drafting comments on legislative proposals.

• Prepares correspondence for signature of government officials on a variety of complex issues.

**This position requires

U.S. Citizenship or that the individual meets the definition of U.S. Person found at 22 CFR §

120.62 of the International

Labor Category

Minimum/General Experience and Years of Experience

Functional Responsibility Educational Requirements

Senior Associate

• Approximately 6-9 years post-law degree experience.

• Working knowledge of legal research tools.

• Demonstrated excellent legal writing skills; requires outstanding written and oral communication skills

• Proficiency in common software applications, such as Lexis-Nexis and West Law.

• Ability to consistently

• Performs complex legal research using technology and AI to achieve efficiencies

• Prepares draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.

• Screens documents for privilege.

• Under direction, assists attorneys with all phases of litigation.

JD or equivalent degree.

Bar Admission.

**This position requires

U.S. Citizenship or that the individual meets the definition of U.S. Person found at 22 CFR §

120.62 of the International

Mid-Level Associate

• Approximately 4-7 years post-law degree experience.

• Working knowledge of legal research tools.

• Demonstrated excellent legal writing skills; requires outstanding written and oral communication skills

• Proficiency in common software applications, such as Lexis-Nexis and West Law.

• Ability to consistently

• Performs complex legal research using technology and AI to achieve efficiencies

• Prepares draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.

• Screens documents for privilege.

• Under direction, assists attorneys with all phases of litigation.

JD or equivalent degree.

Bar Admission.

**This position requires

U.S. Citizenship or that the individual meets the definition of U.S. Person found at 22 CFR §

120.62 of the International

Labor Category

Minimum/General Experience and Years of Experience

Functional Responsibility Educational Requirements

Junior Associate

• Approximately 1-3 years post-law degree experience.

• Working knowledge of legal research tools.

• Demonstrated excellent legal writing skills; requires outstanding written and oral communication skills

• Proficiency in common software applications, such as Lexis-Nexis and West Law.

• Ability to consistently deliver high quality work under extreme pressure.

• Performs complex legal research using technology and AI to achieve efficiencies.

• Prepares draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.

• Screens documents for privilege.

• Under direction, assists attorneys with all phases of litigation.

**This position requires

U.S. Citizenship or that the individual meets the definition of U.S. Person found at 22 CFR §

120.62 of the International

Senior Paralegal

• At least 5 years of paralegal experience required.

• Sound working knowledge of legal system, legal research procedures, and sources of information.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, analytic ability, and thorough knowledge of legal research tools.

• Hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, and telecommunications.

A Senior Paralegal performs, but is not limited to the following duties:

• Assists attorney in reviewing case material to include gathering and analyzing case material and preparing a digest of selected decisions/opinions, including legal references.

• Directs and supervises the work of more junior paralegals and other contractor staff, particularly on major paralegal support efforts, such as large legal research projects, or litigation support;

• Monitors work and reports on progress; responsible for ensuring that work meets requirements and is delivered on time.

• Troubleshoots and performs quality control spot- checks. Must be able to formulate administrative and technical procedures for getting the work done.

• Performs complex legal factual research.

• Designs and develops systems and procedures for tracking, controlling, and managing case files, exhibits, and other case-

• Bachelor’s Degree in Paralegal Studies or relevant/related field; or

• Bachelor’s Degree in another Field with a Paralegal Certificate; or

• Possess a paralegal certificate with additional 3 years’ paralegal experience or

• HS Diploma with additional 5 years paralegal experience.

**This position requires U.S.

Citizenship or that the individual meets the definition of U.S.

Person found at 22 CFR §

Labor Category

Minimum/General Experience and Years of Experience

Functional Responsibility Educational Requirements

• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work specific materials. Assists trial staff in coordination with expert witnesses. Uses case management software and AI to achieve efficiencies.

120.62 of the International

Junior Paralegal

• At least 3 years of paralegal experience required.

• Sound working knowledge of legal system, legal research procedures, and sources of information.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, analytic ability, and thorough knowledge of legal research tools.

• Hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, and telecommunications.

• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work

A Junior Paralegal performs, but is not limited to the following duties:

• Assist attorneys;

• Directs and supervises the work of paralegal and other contractor staff, particularly on major paralegal support efforts, such as large legal research projects, or major litigation support

• Monitors work and reports on progress; responsible for ensuring that work meets requirements and is delivered on time.

• Troubleshoots and performs quality control spot- checks. Must be able to formulate administrative and technical procedures for getting the work done.

• Performs complex legal factual research.

• Designs and develops systems and procedures for tracking, controlling, and managing case files, exhibits, and other case-specific materials. Assists trial staff in coordination with expert witnesses. Uses case management software and Ai to achieve efficiencies.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Paralegal Studies or related/relevant field; or

• Bachelor’s Degree in another Field with a Paralegal Certificate; or

• Possess a paralegal certificate with additional 3 years’ paralegal experience or

• HS Diploma with additional 3 years paralegal experience.

• **This position requires U.S.

Citizenship or that the individual meets the definition of U.S. Person found at 22 CFR § 120.62 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Labor Category

Minimum/General Experience and Years of Experience

Functional Responsibility Educational Requirements

Subject Matter Expert

• At least 10 years of experience in the specialized field.

• Ability to consistently deliver the highest quality of work under extreme pressure.

A Subject Matter Expert should have the following:

• deep, specialized knowledge in a specific field, technology, or process, sufficient to provide technical guidance, develop content, and ensure accuracy for projects and teams.

• Ability to analyze complex information, identify potential challenges, recommend innovative solutions, and validate the accuracy of technical documentation and strategies, acting as a reliable resource to align project execution with Government goals.

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field plus o At least 10 years of experience in field of specialty OR o An advanced degree in specialty plus at least 5 years of experience in that field.

**This position requires U.S.

Citizenship or that the individual meets the definition of U.S.

Person found at 22 CFR §

120.62 of the International