You will serve as a Paralegal Specialist of NLSC.

Duties

You will Interview victims and witnesses to obtain and verify information and prepare for trial. You will analyze and evaluate case files against case litigation worthiness standards. You will prepare forms, standard legal documents and routine correspondence. You will conduct investigation and information gathering to determine pertinent facts. You will make continuous updates as well as making sure crucial documents are uploaded into the system.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current paralegal certification.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver?s license.

Qualifications

GS-9: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector utilizing a knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods of legal research and analysis sufficient to perform recurring case development and documentation assignments. Examples of specialzied experience include: 1) Analyzing and evaluating case files against case litigation worthiness standards; 2) Conducting investigation and information gathering to determine pertinent facts; 3) Making continuous updates as well as making sure crucial documents are uploaded into the system; and 4) Interviewing victims and witnesses to obtain and verify information and prepare for trial. GS-7: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector utilizing a knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods of legal research and analysis sufficient to perform recurring case development and documentation assignments. Examples of specialzied experience include; 1) Assisting in the investigation and information gathering to determine pertinent facts; 2) Uploading crucial documents into the system; and 3 ) Verify information and assisting in the preparation for trial. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

Education

GS-09:
In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

• Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree directly related to the position being filled; OR
• Successfully completed two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree directly related to the position being filled; OR
• Obtained an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to the position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

GS-07:

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

• Successfully completed one full year of graduate level education directly related to the position being filled; OR
• Successfully completed a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

• Address NLSC 1322 Patterson Ave Suite 3000 Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]