About the Position: In this position you will provide administrative support and legal assistance to the Office of Counsel, Nashville District. Description of the working environment: Work is performed in an office setting. Description of Location: The District Office is located in the heart of beautiful downtown Nashville, TN, the home of country music. It is just a three block walk to the historic Ryman Auditorium and Music Row.

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 EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActNon-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes preparing, reviewing and organizing legal case and administrative materials including large collections of documents; assisting attorneys with case management and logistical planning in support of legal case preparation and hearings; and creating documents and spreadsheets for a legal office and for litigation using software such as Word, Adobe and Excel. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. 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-05).

Contacts

• Address RE-W2SM03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NASHVILLE DO NOT MAIL Nashville, TN 37203 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk