Legal Assistant
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers•Fort Shafter, HI
About The Position
This position serves as a Legal Assistant and FOIA Technician, processing and tracking Freedom of Information and Privacy Act requests, coordinating records searches and releases, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Management may select any grade level announced for this position, with noncompetitive promotion to the GS-8.
Requirements
- Meet the experience requirements for the selected grade level; education cannot substitute for experience.
- For GS-7: One year of specialized experience reviewing information-access requests for administrative completeness, using tracking databases to manage case workflows, and communicating with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate records collection.
- For GS-8: One year of specialized experience processing disclosures and information-release requests under federal access laws, identifying and applying disclosure guidelines or exemptions to records, and collaborating with legal counsel or program managers to resolve processing issues.
- For GS-7 applicants who held a GS position within the last 52 weeks: 52 weeks of Federal service at GS-6 or equivalent.
- For GS-8 applicants who held a GS position within the last 52 weeks: 52 weeks of Federal service at GS-7 or equivalent.
- Applicants must meet at least one of the listed employment authority categories and provide supporting documentation.
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
- Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- A one-year probationary period applies; continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
Responsibilities
- Receive, track, review, and respond to records requests.
- Work with records custodians to locate and collect responsive documents.
- Assess records for exemptions, privacy concerns, fees, and release recommendations.
- Assist attorneys with case management, filings, correspondence, litigation support, and office resources.
Benefits
- Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
