Paralegal

Commander, Navy Installations Command • Pearl Harbor, HI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paralegal serves in the Staff Judge Advocate Office of Commander Navy Region Hawaii. The role supports attorneys with military justice, litigation, and administrative matters by managing case calendars and suspense dates, preparing and editing documents, conducting legal research and analysis, and coordinating proceedings. The position may require travel from the normal duty station to locations in the continental United States and overseas, including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military or commercial aircraft for extended periods. A current, valid U.S. driver’s license and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance are required. The position may be filled at additional vacancies under the announcement. A cost-of-living allowance of 8.64% is added to the stated salary and may change.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Be determined suitable for federal employment and participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Pass the Department of the Navy E-Verify employment verification check if a new employee.
• Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements when applying for a GS position as a current federal employee.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance while employed in the position.
• Have and maintain a current, valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Be able to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Possess a paralegal certificate, paralegal degree, or significant legal experience.
• Demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-07, including law-office organization and document processing; use of computers, Microsoft Office, electronic typewriters, multifunction devices, and related equipment; professional preparation of reports, legal documents, and correspondence; communication of findings and recommendations to attorneys; legal research and application of law and procedures; analysis of reports, testimony, or interviews to compile legal files and findings; and knowledge of legal concepts, the Uniform Code of Military Justice, applicable DoW and DON directives and policies, federal statutes, regulations, manuals, legal research methods, and agency litigation activities.
• Alternatively, qualify through education by completing a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher graduate education leading to a master's degree, an LL.B. or J.D. related to the position, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to one year of experience. A transcript is required when qualifying using education.
• Meet pre-employment requirements and any probationary period if required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain computerized calendaring and tracking systems for current cases and suspense dates.
• Draft and edit non-legal memoranda, research, office reports, and correspondence for release and for higher-level DoW or external recipients for counsel signature.
• Identify and locate legal documents from legal reference sources or electronic search engines to support military justice, litigation, and administrative matters.
• Research legislation, policy, and case law, and conduct analyses to provide accurate information to attorneys and other legal personnel.
• Draft correspondence, memoranda, and legal instruments to assist attorneys with military justice, litigation, and administrative matters.
• Assist attorneys with administrative coordination and support for military justice and administrative proceedings.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized.
• PCS expenses may be authorized.
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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