U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
Paralegal Specialist
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23600
About the Position: Serve in Headquarters, Training and Doctrine Command Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, Fort Eustis, VA as a paralegal specialist/management support with primary emphasis in the areas of administrative and civil law. This position is located at Fort Eustis, VA. This is a developmental position to the GS-09.Duties
Serve in Headquarters, Training and Doctrine Command Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (OSJA) as a paralegal specialist/management support providing general paralegal and administrative support to all attorneys in the OSJA.Transcribe correspondence and reports into proper format with correct spelling, grammar, capitalization, and punctuation.Oversee the tasking of all assigned work to attorneys for accountability. Uses an automated tracking database/system to log matters in and out and query for status and reports.Independently conducts legal research on a variety of administrative law issues; identifies applicable laws, regulations or other precedent as necessary.Salary
$49,713 - $79,050/yearConditions of Employment
SUITABILITY/FITNESS DETERMINATION - Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.SECRET CLEARANCE - This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.Qualifications
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) EmployeeCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference EligibleTech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998Specialized Experience
GS-07: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service which includes: 1) assisting attorneys through research of previous opinions and positions by retrieving office files and opinions through manipulation of office database and standardized filing procedure; 2) arranging schedules of visits, making reservations, notifying organizations to be visited, and/or submitting travel voucher and reports; AND 3) establish suspense date on all requests for legal opinion, office projects, and other actions on a multi-functional database.GS-09: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service which includes: 1) transcribing various correspondence and reports into proper format with responsibility for correct spelling, grammar, capitalization, and punctuation; 2) conducting legal research, draft documents, responses, and pleadings in coordination with the Labor Counselors; 3) overseeing the tasking of all assigned work to attorneys for accountability; AND 4) using an automated tracking database/system to log matters in and out and query for status and reports.Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply.How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the
Required Documents
section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/30/2024 to receive consideration.BenefitsA 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.
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Serve in Headquarters, Training and Doctrine Command Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (OSJA) as a paralegal specialist/management support providing general paralegal and administrative support to all attorneys in the OSJA.Transcribe correspondence and reports into proper format with correct spelling, grammar, capitalization, and punctuation.Oversee the tasking of all assigned work to attorneys for accountability. Uses an automated tracking database/system to log matters in and out and query for status and reports.Independently conducts legal research on a variety of administrative law issues; identifies applicable laws, regulations or other precedent as necessary.Salary
$49,713 - $79,050/yearConditions of Employment
SUITABILITY/FITNESS DETERMINATION - Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.SECRET CLEARANCE - This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.Qualifications
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) EmployeeCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference EligibleTech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998Specialized Experience
GS-07: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service which includes: 1) assisting attorneys through research of previous opinions and positions by retrieving office files and opinions through manipulation of office database and standardized filing procedure; 2) arranging schedules of visits, making reservations, notifying organizations to be visited, and/or submitting travel voucher and reports; AND 3) establish suspense date on all requests for legal opinion, office projects, and other actions on a multi-functional database.GS-09: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service which includes: 1) transcribing various correspondence and reports into proper format with responsibility for correct spelling, grammar, capitalization, and punctuation; 2) conducting legal research, draft documents, responses, and pleadings in coordination with the Labor Counselors; 3) overseeing the tasking of all assigned work to attorneys for accountability; AND 4) using an automated tracking database/system to log matters in and out and query for status and reports.Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply.How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the
Required Documents
section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/30/2024 to receive consideration.BenefitsA 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.
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