Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. 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 Pentagon Joint Legal Assistance Office.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• All federal employees must have direct deposit.
• 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

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 include: 1) interpreting law and legal precedent in a variety of areas such as family issues (divorce, child custody, and support), immigration and naturalization, consumer issues, taxes, estate planning, etc. (2) conducting research related to federal and state statutes and case law, legal treatises, policy opinions, and DoD regulations and directives; (3) proofreading and summarizing complex legal documents; (4) Preparing and maintaining office files and records. 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]