Legal Assistant

United States Space Force • Schriever AFB, CO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to administer the Schriever SFB Administrative Discharge Program; to perform service and administrative work coordinating the base Victim and Witness Assistance Program (VWAP), and provide office automation services and other legal assistant duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Employee may be required to function as a Notary Public.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete training to become a Notary Public and be able to meet bonding or other requirements inherent in the appointment as a Notary Public.
• The incumbent must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Temporary duty is required on occasion, with travel by military or commercial means.
• One (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade NH-01 (GS-04), or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Examples of specialized experience includes producing desired results, in the needed timeframe, with the appropriate level of supervision through the use of appropriate knowledge, skills, abilities and understanding of the technical requirements of the job.
• Achieves, demonstrates and maintains the appropriate qualifications necessary to assume and execute key acquisition and/or support requirements.
• 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, and legal research techniques.
• 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.
• Knowledge of administrative discharge, demotion regulation, discharge process paperwork procedures, screening calls and visitors, as well as correspondence preparation.
• Knowledge of office automation procedures sufficient to use a variety of office automation software including word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, graphics, and databases.
• Skill in typing; a qualified typist is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to provide commanders and supervisors with accurate legal references that support the requested action.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory and procedural requirements.
• Ability to utilize a military legal library and computer resources to perform appropriate research.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• In the absence of other justice paralegals, supports the team in prompt administration of justice options, including courts-martial, and other administrative discipline options.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, reviews, and processes administrative discharges and provides administrative support to discharge boards.
• Performs victim and witness assistance program administrative duties in support of Federal law.
• Provides legal assistance support for Staff Judge Advocate and other staff attorneys and guidance to clients.
• Serves as Government Purchase Card (GPC) Approving Official (AO) and office supply inventory manager.
• Supports the team in prompt administration of justice options, including courts-martial, and other administrative discipline options, in the absence of other justice paralegals.

Benefits

• 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.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree