You will serve as a Paralegal Specialist of RLSO SE JACKSONVILLE.

Duties

You will analyze and evaluate case files against case litigation worthiness standards. You will correct case files deficiency before sending the case on to the concerned trial attorney. You will review and analyze available precedents relevant to cases under consideration for use in presenting case summaries to trial attorneys. 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 conduct investigation and information gathering to determine pertinent facts. You will interview clients/witnesses to obtain and verify information. You will provide guidance to client regarding court procedures. You will analyze issues received from attorneys to formulate appropriate legal positions.

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 secret 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 one year of specialized experience analyzing the legal impact of legislative developments and administrative and judicial decisions, opinions, determinations, and rulings on agency programs; conducting research for the preparation of legal opinions on matters of interest to the agency; performing substantive legal analysis of requests for information under the provisions of various acts 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. Examples of specialized experience may include: 1) Reviewing legal case materials to become familiar with questions under consideration; 2) Interviewing potential witnesses and prepares summary interview reports for the attorney's review; 3) Preparing and organizing trial exhibits, as required, such as statistical charts and photographic exhibits; and 4) Preparing summaries of testimony and depositions. GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience analyzing the legal impact of legislative developments and administrative and judicial decisions, opinions, determinations, and rulings on agency programs; conducting research for the preparation of legal opinions on matters of interest to the agency; performing substantive legal analysis of requests for information under the provisions of various acts 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. Examples of specialized experience may include: 1) Applying, standardized court rules, processes, and procedures sufficient to perform the full-range of legal support assignments; 2) Assisting others to acquire information concerning the scheduling of court hearings, postponements, cancellations, and rescheduling of court activities; 3) Identifying legal documentation and time requirements; and 4) Collecting fees due to the court and maintaining record of fees paid or due. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: 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

Education Substitution for Experience at the GS-09 Level: 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 (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/);
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.

Education Substitution for Experience at the GS-07 Level: 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 SE JACKSONVILLE PO Box 116 Jacksonville, FL 32212 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]