Paralegal Specialist-Direct Hire Authority

Air Force Materiel Command • Edwards AFB, CA

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About The Position

The Paralegal Specialist supports the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) by providing legal support for complex and often precedent-setting installation-level matters in military justice, administrative law, claims, environmental law, contract law, labor law, international law, and operations law for the organization and tenant units. The position performs substantive and procedural legal work that would otherwise be performed by an attorney, as authorized by law and in accordance with applicable professional responsibility rules and Air Force instructions.

Under attorney supervision, the incumbent provides administrative and litigation support for judicial and nonjudicial actions, including Article 15 actions and administrative discharges or separations, under applicable laws, instructions, the Manual for Courts-Martial, and other guidance. The role also manages the design, development, upgrades, installation, and maintenance of office automation systems, including hardware, software, and voice-mail communications systems for the Eglin Law Center. The incumbent may assist with the legal assistance program and performs other administrative, clerical, and office-support duties for the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate.

The position may involve work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays; shift work and emergency overtime may be required. It requires U.S. citizenship, a qualified typing speed of 40 words per minute, and maintenance of current certifications. A security clearance may be required, and the position may be subject to random drug testing. The position is an acquisition demonstration project position at NH-02, equivalent to GS-05 through GS-11.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• At least three years of general experience, including one year (52 weeks) at the next lower broadband NH-01, equivalent to GS-04 or equivalent in another pay system; the stated experience period may be completed within 120 days after the announcement closing date.
• Alternatively, a four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, with transcripts submitted; a combination of experience and education may also qualify, with transcripts submitted.
• Knowledge of legal procedures, policies, and programs relevant to the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, including military justice, legal assistance, legal terminology, and legal research techniques.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory and procedural requirements to unusually difficult and complicated transactions.
• Knowledge of office functions, including screening calls and visitors, assisting customers, preparing and reviewing correspondence, and performing administrative work.
• Understanding of hardware and software installation and integration requirements for office automation systems and LAN administration; working knowledge of Judge Advocate-specific software and web-based programs.
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, legal formats, and directives for producing legal and administrative documents and communications.
• Skill in logic and interpersonal communication to conduct interviews, identify and assess leads, detect discrepancies, distinguish relevant from irrelevant information, and analyze and evaluate information.
• Working knowledge of computers and software to support office operations and prepare textual documents.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Understanding of the Staff Judge Advocate Manpower Standard and civilian personnel actions under GS and NSPS personnel programs.
• Typing skill of 40 words per minute; a qualified typist is required.
• Must maintain current certifications.
• A security clearance may be required; the position may be subject to random drug testing.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of the Internet and web page design is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Perform substantive and procedural legal work as authorized by law and in compliance with applicable professional responsibility rules and Air Force instructions.
• Under attorney supervision, provide administrative and litigation support for judicial and nonjudicial actions, including Article 15 actions and administrative discharges or separations.
• Manage the design, development, upgrading, installation, and maintenance of office automation systems, including hardware, software, and voice-mail communications systems for the Eglin Law Center.
• Assist with the legal assistance program as needed.
• Perform administrative, clerical, and other duties in support of the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• PCS expenses may be paid if authorized under applicable regulations.

What This Job Offers

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