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This esteemed position at the Air Force Institute of Technology is being re-advertised to attract highly skilled professionals.

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This announcement also covers All U.S. Citizens and Nationals under 24-HI-12527191-DE.

Job Requirements:

• To be eligible for this role, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions: Specialized Experience, Education, OR a Combination of Education and Experience.

Specialized Experience:

One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level is required.

Specialized experience is defined as experience performing paralegal or legal work which demonstrates a basic knowledge of legal research and the ability to interpret legal decisions.

Examples of specialized experience may include examining and processing a variety of legal documents, conducting research, analysis, and evaluation of data in response to complex or sensitive requests, drafting briefs, pleadings, litigation recommendations, or other legal documents and correspondence.

Additionally, the selected candidate should have proficiency in using various electronic or manual filing systems to acquire and store information, document findings, and preparing recommendations.

Education:

One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Law) is required:

• A Master's or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B. or J.D.).
• OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.

The graduate-level education must be in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.

Combining Education and Experience:

Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements.

To qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of 1 full year.

GS-11 Eligibility:

To be eligible at the GS-11 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions: Specialized Experience, Education, OR a combination of Education and Experience.

Specialized Experience for GS-11:

One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level.

Specialized Experience is defined as experience performing analytical paralegal or legal work which demonstrates a practical knowledge of law, the litigation and judicial process, and applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Examples of specialized experiences may include analyzing and evaluating legal decisions and case files to identify relevant issues and potential evidence, conducting legal research concerning precedents and past court decisions, composing legal briefs, summaries of analyses and decisions, and pre-trial documents, interviewing witnesses and various individuals who can provide insight into cases under review, and preparing evidence and documents to support recommendations.

Education for GS-11:

One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Law) is required:

• A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
• OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M.

The graduate-level education must be in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.

Salary and Benefits:

The estimated salary range for this position is $58,000-$80,000 per annum.

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