You will serve as a PARALEGAL SPECIALIST in the RLSO SOUTHWEST SAN DIEGO CA.

Duties

You will analyze and evaluate case files against case litigation worthiness standards; note and correct case file deficiencies before sending the case on to the concerned trial attorney.. You will prepare forms, standard legal documents, and routine correspondence. You will prepare cases in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, precedents, policies, office practices and established procedures. You will deliver formal or informal presentation/training regarding legal or administrative procedures to appropriate audiences. You will maintain reference library of substantive motions, briefs, voir dire questions, and other trial-related documents.

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
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• 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 a current valid United States driver’s license.
• 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.

Qualifications

GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least 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. Specialized experience includes duties related to the following: 1) Identifying and analyzing problems, weighing relevance and accuracy of information, seeking, generating, and evaluating alternative perspectives/solutions, and making timely/effective recommendations, based on potential implications of findings or conclusions; 2) Evaluating and identifying the causes of problems, and choosing the courses of action that balance the interests of the mission and stakeholders; 3) Selecting, acquiring, storing, or distributing an organization's resources in the most efficient way possible, resources may include materials, equipment, financial resources, inventory, human skills, production resources, or information technology (IT); 4) Preparing, receiving, reviewing, and verifying documents; maintaining office records; locating and compiling data or information from files; compiling information for reports; keeping a calendar and informing others of deadlines and other important dates GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least 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. Specialized experience includes duties related to the following: 1) Assisting with identifying and analyzing problems, weighing relevance and accuracy of information, seeking, generating, and evaluating alternative perspectives/solutions, and making timely/effective recommendations, based on potential implications of findings or conclusions; 2) Preparing, receiving, reviewing, and verifying documents; maintaining office records; locating and compiling data or information from files; compiling information for reports; 3) Performing clerical support work; 4) Keeping a calendar and informing others of deadlines and other important dates. 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 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

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

GS-09:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector
OR
possess a master's or equivalent degree
OR
have completed two full years of graduate level education leading to such a degree
OR
possess an LL.B. or J.D., if related
OR
a combination of education and experience as described above that equates to one year of experience

GS-07:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector
OR
have completed one full years of graduate level education leading to a master's degree
OR
possess a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement
OR
a combination of education and experience as described above that equates to one year of experience

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

Contacts

• Address RLSO SOUTHWEST SAN DIEGO CA Trial Service Office SW San Diego, CA 92136 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]