About the Position: This is a Legal Assistant, GS-0986-07 position for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Southwestern Division, Tulsa District and located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. For additional information on USACE Tulsa District click Here

Duties

Manage and operate various office software and databases for legal and financial documentation. Produce and organize legal documents and correspondence, ensuring accuracy and proper format. Handle office communications, coordinate schedules, and manage visitor and call reception. Conduct research and support in the preparation of legal materials, including litigation support. Assist in managing Freedom of Information Act requests and compliance with relevant regulations. Support in the claims process, including research, documentation, and correspondence. Perform general administrative tasks, including file management, travel arrangements, supply procurement, and meeting organization.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires a typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute (WPM) based on a 5 minute sample with 3 or fewer errors.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473People with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service which includes following duties: 1) Preparing, reviewing and organizing legal case and administrative materials including large collections of documents; AND 2) Assisting attorneys with case management and logistical planning in support of legal case preparation and hearings; AND 3) Creating documents and spreadsheets for a legal office and for litigation using software such as Word, Adobe and Excel. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to DetailComputer SkillsCustomer Service (Clerical/Technical)Legal, Government and Jurisprudence Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-06).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RK-W2SU05 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT TULSA DO NOT MAIL Tulsa, OK 74121 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk