paralegal specialist
2 weeks ago
Provides ancillary legal work to the state/territory SJA and other assigned Army National Guard (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG) attorneys servicing the state/territory National Guard's case load.
Conducts legal research of Federal and state/territory code, regulations, policies, procedures, case law, legal and administrative decisions and opinions, etc., and summarizes findings to aide staff attorneys in case or project resolution.
Performs research on a variety of legal subjects which may include, but are not limited to:Federal and state/territory code, and legislative proposals; military justice and status issues for Title 10 and Title 32 members; claims; labor relations; equal opportunity; administrative actions; contractual agreements; ethics; environmental concerns; law enforcement; bankruptcy; taxation; legal assistance; and a wide variety of miscellaneous legal issues.
Performs research and preparation of notes and memoranda regarding allegations and possible charges, maintains logs and files, and files motions.
Facilitates legal training for unit readiness non-commissioned officers (NCOs) and Directorate of Manpower and Personnel (J1) personnel, or others by request, on a variety of topics including but not limited to: the military justice system (both Federal and state/territory), inquiries and investigations, unlawful command influence, adverse administrative actions, administrative separations, the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968, urinalysis testing and other issues affecting traditional guard members and NG full-time employees.
Serves as a point of contact for ethical determinations. Screens requests for ethics opinions and gathers the applicable facts. Analyzes the specifics of each situation.Conducts legal research and applies cumulative knowledge to the factual element and recommends a course of action or refers that recommendation to the SJA.
Exercises judgment in screening and determining those that can be personally serviced or require referral to an attorney or another provider.
These issues include, but are not limited to, preparation of powers-of-attorney and wills; notary services; legal review of correspondence or documentation; information on legal rights, benefits, privileges, or obligations; explaining pertinent legal provisions, regulations, and related administrative practices; and their application to specific cases or questions; claims, voting requirements, loan contracts, motor vehicle registrations, titles, transfers, and releases; etc.
Performs a variety of administrative/clerical support functions to insure the effective operation of the office and legal programs in the absence of an office administrator, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned.GS-11, D1241000
Provides ancillary legal work to state/territory SJA and other assigned Army National Guard (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG) attorneys servicing the state/territory National Guard's case load.
Conducts legal research of Federal and state/territory code, regulations, policies, procedures, case law, legal and administrative decisions and opinions, etc., and summarizes findings to aide staff attorneys in case or project resolution.
Research is performed on a variety of legal subjects which may include, but are not limited to:Federal and state/territory code, and legislative proposals or intent; military justice and status issues for Title 10 and Title 32 members; claims; labor relations; equal opportunity; administrative actions; contractual agreements; ethics; environmental concerns; law enforcement; bankruptcy; taxation; legal assistance; and a wide variety of miscellaneous legal issues.
Provides research, analysis, guidance, and support to administer courts-martial, non-judicial punishment, administrative boards and other legal actions and administrative processes.
Reviews procedures, timing criteria and documents relative to the administration of justice under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and associated state/territory code.
Performs research to identify factual and legal issues to uncover relevant information for summaries of precedent cases, interviews, testimony, depositions, and related case material for use by the attorneys.
Serves as the primary point of contact for claims.As required by the action, performs preliminary investigation and gathers pertinent information, researches legal and factual issues, interviews claimant, involved parties and potential witnesses and builds case files, and recommends disposition of claim.
Reviews changes in regulations on the Freedom of Information Act and updates and advises other legal personnel and field staff of changes.
Consults and assists in formulation of NGB regulations regarding the release of information, etc. Performs other duties as assigned.