You will serve as a PARALEGAL SPECIALIST in the NLSC.

Duties

You will respond to telephonic inquiries, correspondence, and electronic mail and messages that are of concern to the VLCP (Victims' Legal Counsel). You will create and maintain database spreadsheets using tools such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and other internal data collection programs for statistical purposes. You will directly support VLCP (Victims' Legal Counsel) attorneys in the representation of VLCP (Victims' Legal Counsel) clients. You will research local and federal relevant statutes, regulations, and procedures, including those related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and civilian protective orders. You will provide independent legal analysis and case summaries on relevant case law and other legal precedents, as needed. You will provide VLCP (Victims' Legal Counsel) briefs, outreach, training and updates to advance awareness of the VLCP (Victims' Legal Counsel) mission, policy, legal precedent and improve VLCP (Victims' Legal Counsel) operations, as required.

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 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-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector applying advanced knowledge of legal principles and concepts to interpret a body of law, regulations, precedents, and practices in support of trial proceedings for an organization. Specialized experience must demonstrate performing duties such as: 1) Managing attorney case files and case management systems for Victims Legal Counsel 2) Conducting independent legal research and analysis using systems such as LEXIS NEXIS, WESTLAW, and/or VTA 3) Preparing and reviewing legal correspondence, pleadings, case summaries, and other legal documents to verify factual and legal content, legal sufficiency, and admissibility in court related to Victims' Legal Counsel and victim eligible offenses. GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least 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 applying advanced knowledge of legal principles and concepts to interpret a body of law, regulations, precedents, and practices in support of trial proceedings for an organization. Specialized experience must demonstrate performing duties such as: 1) Assisting with the preparation and reviewing of legal pleadings, case summaries, legal memoranda, and written correspondence in compliance with Victims' Legal Counsel 2) Scheduling and maintaining appointment calendars for attorneys, 3) Conducting legal research in the areas of victim eligible offenses. 4) Creating and maintaining database spreadsheets for statistical purposes. 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-11:

Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

OR

Successful completion of three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.

OR

Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/

OR

A of combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. The percentage of the required education plus the percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent.

GS-09:

Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree

OR

Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree

OR

Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/

OR

A combination of experience and graduate education 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 NLSC 1322 Patterson Ave Suite 3000 Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]