LEGAL ASSISTANT (OFFICE AUTOMATION) with Security Clearance
Dutieso Prepare, review, and process administrative discharges and provides administrative support to discharge boards.
o Maintain adverse action docket, to include administrative involuntary board-entitled and non-board-entitled discharges.
o Provide training to paralegals and newly assigned personnel.
o Provide assistance to the legal assistance program as needed in support of the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate.
o Coordinate, process, and report all activity of the Victim and Witness Assistance Program (VWAP)Requirements Conditions of Employmento U.
SCitizenship Requiredo Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.
sss.
govo TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID.
o This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Programo Disclosure of Political Appointments requiredo Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without noticeo Employee may be required to function as Notary PublicMust be able to satisfactorily complete training to become a Notary Public and be able to meet bonding or other requirements inherent to the appointment as a Notary Public.
o Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
o Qualified Typist - must be able to type 40 words per minuteo All Federal employees must have direct depositQualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support PositionsSPECIALIZED
Experience:
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systemsExamples of specialized experience include:
(1) Processing complex legal support assignments in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, legal rules and organizational procedures; (2) assisting legal staff in identifying and/or locating precedent cases, legal citations and statutory references; (3) performing administrative support tasks such as records management, preparing correspondence, assembling information to generate reports and /or legal documents, etcFEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS:
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time--in-grade requirements to be considered eligibleOne year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-08 levelTIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeksNOTE:
Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirementsKNOWLEDGE, 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:
o Knowledge of rules, procedures, policies, and programs of the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate to perform the procedural and administrative work of the organization such as preparing and editing legal documents and administrative correspondence, maintaining files, and records, and assembling information for various legal documents and reports; knowledge of legal services and terminology in the area of claims, civil law, military Justice, legal assistance, discharge and demotion actions, and legal research techniques; and knowledge of grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and required legal formats and directives regarding preparation of written communications to produce legal and administrative documents and communications.
o Knowledge of office functions to screen telephonecalls and visitors, prepare and review correspondence, and perform other administrative work as required.
o Knowledge of various office automationsoftware programs, tools, and techniques to support office-operations and produce a variety of documents such as letter, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs.
o Skill in typing; a qualified typist is required.
o Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to advise commanders and supervisors of appropriate legal actions.
o Ability to interpret and apply regulatory and procedural requirements to process unusually difficult and complicated transactions; ability to utilize a military legal library and computer resources to perform appropriate researchPART-TIME OR UNPAID
Experience:
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time workYou must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per weekVOLUNTEER 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 employmentYou will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experienceEducation There is no educational requirement or applicable educational substitution for experienceAdditional information 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 positionYou must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty locationEmployed 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 AnnuitantsClick here for more informationCurrent Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position120-Day Register:
This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing dateApplicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occurMilitary Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible:
MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they appliedYou must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSPClick here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification ChecklistPriority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible:
PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance levelYou must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP ApplicantClick here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference)To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcementDirect Deposit:
All federal employees are required to have direct depositIf you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.
o Benefits Help A career with the U.
Sgovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new window Learn 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 intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offeredHow You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications aboveYour application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this positionPlease follow all instructions carefullyErrors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employmentBASIS OF RATING:
Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirementsAdditional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicableBest Qualified Group:
Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirementsFully Qualified Group:
Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirementsBasically Qualified Group:
Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirementsThe resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaireIf your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of not qualified or insufficient information and you will not receive further consideration for this jobFor additional information on what to include in your resume, click here Applicants who meet the requirements for Recommended Skills Assembly And Installation Claim Processing Communication Databases Editing Federal Laws Apply to this job.
Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
o Maintain adverse action docket, to include administrative involuntary board-entitled and non-board-entitled discharges.
o Provide training to paralegals and newly assigned personnel.
o Provide assistance to the legal assistance program as needed in support of the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate.
o Coordinate, process, and report all activity of the Victim and Witness Assistance Program (VWAP)Requirements Conditions of Employmento U.
SCitizenship Requiredo Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.
sss.
govo TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID.
o This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Programo Disclosure of Political Appointments requiredo Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without noticeo Employee may be required to function as Notary PublicMust be able to satisfactorily complete training to become a Notary Public and be able to meet bonding or other requirements inherent to the appointment as a Notary Public.
o Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
o Qualified Typist - must be able to type 40 words per minuteo All Federal employees must have direct depositQualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support PositionsSPECIALIZED
Experience:
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systemsExamples of specialized experience include:
(1) Processing complex legal support assignments in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, legal rules and organizational procedures; (2) assisting legal staff in identifying and/or locating precedent cases, legal citations and statutory references; (3) performing administrative support tasks such as records management, preparing correspondence, assembling information to generate reports and /or legal documents, etcFEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS:
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time--in-grade requirements to be considered eligibleOne year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-08 levelTIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeksNOTE:
Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirementsKNOWLEDGE, 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:
o Knowledge of rules, procedures, policies, and programs of the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate to perform the procedural and administrative work of the organization such as preparing and editing legal documents and administrative correspondence, maintaining files, and records, and assembling information for various legal documents and reports; knowledge of legal services and terminology in the area of claims, civil law, military Justice, legal assistance, discharge and demotion actions, and legal research techniques; and knowledge of grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and required legal formats and directives regarding preparation of written communications to produce legal and administrative documents and communications.
o Knowledge of office functions to screen telephonecalls and visitors, prepare and review correspondence, and perform other administrative work as required.
o Knowledge of various office automationsoftware programs, tools, and techniques to support office-operations and produce a variety of documents such as letter, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs.
o Skill in typing; a qualified typist is required.
o Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to advise commanders and supervisors of appropriate legal actions.
o Ability to interpret and apply regulatory and procedural requirements to process unusually difficult and complicated transactions; ability to utilize a military legal library and computer resources to perform appropriate researchPART-TIME OR UNPAID
Experience:
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time workYou must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per weekVOLUNTEER 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 employmentYou will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experienceEducation There is no educational requirement or applicable educational substitution for experienceAdditional information 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 positionYou must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty locationEmployed 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 AnnuitantsClick here for more informationCurrent Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position120-Day Register:
This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing dateApplicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occurMilitary Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible:
MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they appliedYou must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSPClick here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification ChecklistPriority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible:
PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance levelYou must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP ApplicantClick here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference)To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcementDirect Deposit:
All federal employees are required to have direct depositIf you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.
o Benefits Help A career with the U.
Sgovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new window Learn 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 intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offeredHow You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications aboveYour application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this positionPlease follow all instructions carefullyErrors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employmentBASIS OF RATING:
Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirementsAdditional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicableBest Qualified Group:
Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirementsFully Qualified Group:
Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirementsBasically Qualified Group:
Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirementsThe resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaireIf your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of not qualified or insufficient information and you will not receive further consideration for this jobFor additional information on what to include in your resume, click here Applicants who meet the requirements for Recommended Skills Assembly And Installation Claim Processing Communication Databases Editing Federal Laws Apply to this job.
Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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