PARALEGAL SPECIALIST with Security Clearance

Duties * You will prepare non-routine legal assistance documents (e.g. ,immigration and naturalization paperwork, divorce paperwork, small claims court filings) and other legal assistance materials requiring legal research and analysis for attorneys. * You will prepare client-specific correspondence, case summaries, briefs, memoranda of law or other legal materials requiring independent legal research and analysis. * You will interview clients to obtain and verify information. * You will Proof write products to ensure correct assembly, format, and grammar. * You will establish office procedures to ensure all facets of legal assistance operations are completed efficiently and within timelines established. * You will establish office procedures to maximize office efficiency. * You will maintain databases of legal points of contact for area military commands and track frequency of contact with them. * You will maintain a database of command naturalization points of contact * You will organize legal services site visits to command locations to ensure service members are prepared with appropriate legal documents and knowledge in advance of deployment. * You will provide weekly reports to all attorneys regarding any upcoming site visits. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must be a US Citizen. * Must be determined suitable for federal employment. * Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. * New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov * Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. * Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. * You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing most or all of the following duties: (1) Preparing non-routine legal assistance documents (e.g., immigration and naturalization paperwork, divorce paperwork, small claims court filings) and other legal assistance materials like client-specific correspondence, case summaries, briefs, memoranda of law, pleadings, motions or other legal materials requiring legal research and analysis for attorneys; (2) Evaluating correspondence, case files, or other legal documents to determine sufficiency of materials and identify needed actions by conducting investigation and information gathering to determine pertinent facts; (3) Assisting attorneys with training assigned military and civilian support staff in local law, court procedures, legal research, documentation preparation, case management and office procedures by providing initial, refresher, and ongoing on-the-job training on Legal Assistance laws and procedures, database input and management, correspondence, customer service; (4) Preparing periodic and ad hoc reports by gathering data from databases, personnel, and monitoring department activities; (5) Managing the Outreach Program i.e., gives in-house pre-deployment briefs, coordinating in house and site visit presentations, and / or delivering formal / informal presentations / training regarding legal or administrative procedures; and (6) Assisting clients with immigration and naturalization matters. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., if related A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. * Benefits Help 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 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 intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: * Attention to Detail
* COMPUTER LITERACY
* Customer Service
* Decision Making
* Flexibility
* Integrity/Honesty
* Interpersonal Skills
* Learning
* LEGAL SUPPORT
* LEGAL, GOVERNMENT AND JURISPRUDENCE
* ORAL COMMUNICATION
* Reading Comprehension
* Reasoning
* RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
* Self-Management
* Stress Tolerance
* Teamwork
* WRITTEN COMMUNICATION You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, yo

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