Paralegal Specialist

Defense Health Agency • San Antonio, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a Paralegal Specialist in the Defense Health Agency, Office of General Counsel. This position is located in San Antonio, Texas. Duties include the ability to summarize complex legal, statistical, and research-based materials into clear, well-organized written products for use in the preparation of correspondence across multiple legal subject areas. The role requires the ability to analyze factual information, determine relevant issues, and draft clear, logical written legal analysis and supporting documentation in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidance. The Paralegal Specialist will perform research and analytical review on a wide range of legal subjects, including labor relations, equal employment opportunity, personnel, ethics, healthcare law, and administrative law, in support of attorney-directed assignments. Additionally, the ability to evaluate research materials, determine pertinent facts, interpret findings, and prepare initial summaries and recommendations regarding data relevance and appropriate legal courses of action is essential. The role also involves assessing the potential for claims against the government prior to record release and, when potential claims are identified, coordinating the disclosure of information in accordance with agency policies. Finally, the ability to examine legal documents and requests to determine administrative compliance with agency regulations, federal statutes, and applicable state laws governing claims against the government is required.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
• While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in: Reviewing legal case files to identify inconsistencies, processing case-related documentation for clients involved in the judicial system and researching legal topics for attorneys such as court decisions, rulings and/or other legal materials.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Summarize complex legal, statistical, and research-based materials into clear, well-organized written products for use in the preparation of correspondence across multiple legal subject areas.
• Analyze factual information, determine relevant issues, and draft clear, logical written legal analysis and supporting documentation in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Perform research and analytical review on a wide range of legal subjects, including labor relations, equal employment opportunity, personnel, ethics, healthcare law, and administrative law, in support of attorney-directed assignments.
• Evaluate research materials, determine pertinent facts, interpret findings, and prepare initial summaries and recommendations regarding data relevance and appropriate legal courses of action.
• Assess the potential for claims against the government prior to record release and, when potential claims are identified, coordinate the disclosure of information in accordance with agency policies.
• Examine legal documents and requests to determine administrative compliance with agency regulations, federal statutes, and applicable state laws governing claims against the government.

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.
• Learn more about federal benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level