About the Position: Provides paralegal and administrative assistance to Legal Assistance Attorneys who provide legal services to eligible personnel which include: active duty and retired members of the Army, Navy, AirForce, Marines, Coast Guard, their dependents, DOD civilian employees being held pecuniary liable under Financial Liability Investigations of Property Loss (FLIPLs) or those pending deployment.

Duties

Serves as the initial point of contact for Special Victims? Counsel requests and conducts initial intake meetings with clients. Gathers required case information and assesses the information and circumstances of offenses. Employs the training and resources provided by the program to evaluate the legal situation and the needs of the client. Reviews forms and records for technical accuracy and admissibility of facts. Develops accurate and appropriate documentation regarding specific issues for clients and attorneys.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• May be required to work irregular hours, nights, weekends, and/or overtime.
• May require travel, up to 10% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) assisting in interpreting laws, regulations, and/or other guidance; 2) reviewing principles, concepts, and/or methods of legal research and analysis; 3) interviewing victims and determining eligibility for services; AND 4) preparing legal papers and conducting summaries of legal analysis. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address EQ-APF-W6CLAA US ARMY GARRISON FT BLISS DO NOT MAIL Fort Bliss, TX 79916 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk