Job opening: Legal Assistant
Salary: $54 576 - 70 948 per year
Published at: Oct 20 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Position: This position is located in the Legal Office, Administrative and Civil Law Branch, Fort Dix, NJ. Located in central New Jersey, Burlington County, Fort Dix, is 72 miles southwest of New York City, 34 miles northeast of Philadelphia. Fort Dix is close to the Jersey shore and within a short driving distance to a variety of leisure activities, cultural centers, museums, historical locations, fishing, hunting, boating, skiing, snowboarding, and hiking locations.
Duties
Initiates affirmative claims (property damage and medical care recovery) on behalf of the United States.
Receives and analyzes documents and other information and then processes notifications regarding potential third party liability claims under the Federal Medical Care Recovery Act and other legal authorities.
Ensures electronic database and hardcopy files contain all relevant and necessary documentation to include medical records, claimant and witness statements, government forms, police/accident reports, etc.
Compiles all necessary documentation, interviews witnesses and claimants, and makes recommendations to Claims Attorney.
Serves as Notary Public.
Serves as office monitor overseeing custodial work performed by federal inmate labor details at Legal Office and Courthouse.
Requirements
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Must obtain and maintain Notary Public certification.
- Must obtain and maintain a State driver's license.
- One year probationary period may be required.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the 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.
GS-7 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) preparing official documents and/or reports; 2) performing administrative duties such as maintaining office supplies and equipment and making office purchases; 3) utilizing automated equipment to create and/or maintain various databases; 4) conducting interviews and making written requests to obtain factual information. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Computer SkillsLegal, Government and JurisprudenceManages and Organizes InformationOral Communication
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address BD-APF-W1DCAA US ARMY TRAINING CENTER AND FT DIX
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Dix, NJ 08640
US
- Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
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