PARALEGAL SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide expert paralegal and administrative support to the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, 66th Air Base Group attorneys in a dynamic, diverse, and complex legal organization providing service across the Air Force enterprise. Learn more about this agency Duties Independently examines, reviews, and processes legal instruments and supporting documents. Incumbent performs tasks to establish and maintain workflow and communication with client customers across the Air Force. Uses multiple office automation software with varied functions to produce a wide range of documents, formats, etc. Incumbent provides substantive development complex case files fir use in civil litigation, alternate dispute resolution (ADR), and discovery. Incumbent is responsible for the timely completion of administrative duties as assigned y 66th ABG/JA leadership and delegated authorities. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship is required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization. Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position. This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection. Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays Disclosure of Political Appointments All federal employees are required to have direct deposit This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Incumbent is required to maintain current knowledge of changing statutory and regulatory guidance as they relate to the duties of this position; as well as general developments in technology that may improve the effective delivery of legal services. Incumbent maybe required to function as Notary Public. Must be able to satisfactorily complete training to become a Notary Public and be able to meet bonding or other requirements inherent in the appointment as a Notary Public. The employee must, within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report. Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training. This position may require travel. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the general experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicants must 3 years of progressively responsible general experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4,at least one year of which is equivalent to Federal experience at the next lower grade (NH-0950-01) level or equivalent (grade level, pay schedule, pay band, etc) and is described in detail in my resume. An example of creditable general experience is experience in taking dispositive action or response in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures on a wide variety of legal instruments requiring different documentation, planning and organizing work and communicating effectively orally and in writing. NOTE: Due to the use of 120 day rosters; general experience maybe completed within 120 days of the closing of this announcement OR EDUCATION: 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of the education and experience listed above. NOTE: only graduate experience in excess of the first year can be used when claiming a combination of education and experience. NOTE: Transcripts must be included. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Demonstrated knowledge, skill, and general experience with Federal legal and regulatory issues is required. Specific knowledge and experience in research using legal and administrative reference sources including computerized legal and legislative reference sources. Uses experience and knowledge to perform extensive legal research and writing applicable to assigned cases or other tasking. 2. Demonstrated paralegal skills in the assembly and drafting of legal documents and files, including contract files, source selection documentation, responses to discovery requests, agency reports for bid protests, responses to requests for legal opinions, and response to freedom of Information Act requests. 3. Professional knowledge of paralegal and legal assisting policies, practices, and procedures. 4. Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization and format to be able to accurately prepare and edit written correspondence and reports. 5. Knowledge, skill and demonstrated ability with computer systems software and skill in operating automated data processing to support office operations and produce a variety of textual documents, reports and databases. 6. Demonstrated ability to conduct oneself in accordance with generally accepted standards of professional demeanor. Knowledge, skill, and demonstrated ability to completing assignments that involve working with diverse and dynamic personalities by gaining their cooperation using tact, courtesy, and diplomacy. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional information This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-02 equivalent to a GS-05 to GS-11. This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and most recent SF-50 noting position, grade, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.