The primary purpose of this position is to provide paralegal and management support for the Air Force, Army, and Navy attorneys of the Pentagon Joint Legal Assistance Office (PJLAO), and to provide paralegal services to all eligible clients under the expanded legal assistance program located in the Pentagon.

Duties

Provides primary Air Force paralegal support to Legal Assistance attorneys in the Pentagon Joint Legal Assistance Office (PJLAO) under the aegis of 11 WG/JA. Independently interviews, interprets needs, and drafts a variety of powers of attorney for clients, as well as acts as notary for same. In coordination with the PJLAO Chief of Legal Assistance, supports a year-round tax program. May prepare individual Federal and state income tax returns, supporting documentation and correspondence with tax authorities for all eligible personnel as described above. Performs various administrative duties in support of the PJLAO. Prepares and maintains office files and records in accordance with established instructions and PJLAO operating procedures, including electronic filing of correspondence, records and reports.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All functions within this office are highly visible that supports a worldwide jurisdiction of legal assistance services for the Armed Forces Retirement Home-Washington, including Headquarters Air Force services for Legal Assistance by the PJLOA
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
• Superior Qualification and Leave Accrual incentives will be considered

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes in-depth knowledge of the substance and application of various state and federal laws, regulations and policies, and military regulations and policies, as they relate to matters covered by applicable legal assistance regulations, to include income taxation, personal and property taxes, consumer matters, landlord/tenant problems, contracts, wills and other estate planning matters, powers of attorney, family matters (to include divorce, custody, and support), immigration and naturalization, and selected military matters. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., in a field directly related which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of federal and state law, military administrative law, and the Government Standards of Conduct. Skill in oral and written communication. Ability to speak and deal with a wide variety of people. Skill to analyze, research and draw meaningful conclusions. Able to learn and proficiently use a variety of online databases and software that support the duties of the position including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, FLITE, Lexis Nexis, Web LIONS, and CIS. Skill in managing budgets and office accounts, as a satellite law office manager. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address JB Anacostia-Bolling 12 Brookley Avenue Washington, DC 20032 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]