Paralegal Specialist

3-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

PARALEGAL SPECIALIST
Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units

Summary

The Army National Guard is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the role of PARALEGAL SPECIALIST within the LEGAL OFFICE- JAG. This is a National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service position with a salary range of $61,727 - $80,244 per year. The position is open to current or former competitive service federal employees, current excepted service federal employees, current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

Duties

- Providing paralegal support within the State Staff Judge Advocate's Office providing ancillary legal research and analysis.
- Serving as a point of contact for claims, ethics determinations, and legal assistance for Army and Air National Guard personnel and their families.
- Provides technical legal guidance and support to National Guard unit commanders and their assigned legal personnel.

Requirements

- Participation in direct deposit is MANDATORY.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position within one year of appointment.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
- Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following qualifications:

General Experience:
- 3 years of progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4.
- Demonstrates the ability to analyze problems, plan and organize work, and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Experience may have been gained in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work.
- Experience in substantive and relevant secretarial, clerical, or other responsible work may be qualifying.
- Experience of a general clerical nature is not creditable.
- Trades or crafts experience appropriate to the position may be creditable.

Specialized Experience:
- Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
- Typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
- Must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Education

Education requirements - Not applicable for this position.

Additional information

- This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
- If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
- Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Applicants will be evaluated based on their qualifications and experience. The following competencies will be considered:
- Information Management
- Researching
- Technical Credibility
- Writing

Required Documents

To apply for this position, applicants must submit a complete application package which includes:
1. Resumé
- Must include a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, with dates specified in month and year format.
- Indicate hours worked per week and whether each experience was full or part-time status.
- Military or civilian rank and/or grade must be included.
- Must reflect experience gained in the general and specialized experience listed on the announcement.

2. Other supporting documents:
- Official college transcripts, if qualifying based on education.
- Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:
- Current/Former Federal employees: Your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent), as well as the highest grade (or promotion potential) held, on a permanent basis and containing information which shows you meet time-in-grade.
- Former Federal Employees separated from Federal Government over a year ago: Your separation Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) showing your permanent status and your last Federal performance appraisal plan/rating.
- SF50 OR M-DAY/DSG/FORMER/RETIRED NYNG MEMBERS MUST SUPPLY PROOF OF ENLISTMENT OR NGB FORM 22 OR 22A SHOWING AN HONORABLE DISCHARGE OR A GENERAL DISCHARGE UNDER HONORABLE CHARACTERIZATION.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the required documentation. The deadline to apply is 05/02/2024.

Next Steps

After the evaluation process is complete, applicants will receive a notification regarding the status of their application.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is designed to be fair and transparent. Applicants should review the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy, Reasonable Accommodation Policy, Financial Suitability, Selective Service, New Employee Probationary Period, Signature and False Statements, Privacy Act, and Social Security Number Request for more information.

Salary Information

- The salary range for this position is $61,727 - $80,244 per year.

Job Title

- The job title for this position is PARALEGAL SPECIALIST.

Experience Information

- Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years of experience, with at least 1 year at the equivalent of GS-4 level, to be considered for this position.
- Specialized experience is required, and must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Not specified

Comprehensive federal benefits package

Not specified

Legal research, analysis, communication, organization, technical legal guidance, information management, researching, technical credibility, writing, analysis of legal impact, administrative, professional, technical, investigative, legal principles, legal opinions, case decisions, evaluation, drafting, legal actions, legal assistance, ethics determinations, claims, military law knowledge

Bachelor's degree in legal studies or related field

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Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree in legal studies or related field, 3 years of progressively responsible experience, knowledge of military law and legal principles, knowledge of legal research methods, experience in analyzing legal impact and drafting legal documents

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