Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: This position is a Paralegal Specialist, GS-0950-9/11, position with the Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM), Legal Office located in Warren, MI.

Duties

Conduct fact-finding, research, and analysis assignments. Organize and maintain the U.S patent docket by identifying deadlines, resolving deficiencies in docket data, documents, etc. Process and analyze all patent related correspondences in all phases of U.S. patent prosecutions, from pre-filing to final maintenance of issued U.S. patents. Perform all electronic interactions with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Assist attorneys with preparing documents to be filed with the USPTO, including utilizing the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP) to determine filing contents, procedures, etc. Conduct fact-finding, research, and analysis assignments as directed by the Intellectual Property (IP) Law Division Chief. Assemble documents, legislative files, and other materials to be reviewed or distributed.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• You may be expected to travel up to 5% of the time for this position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Review docket data for deficiencies; AND 2) Utilize electronic filing systems and/or databases to acquire or store information; AND 3) Research a variety of legal subjects for attorneys utilizing legal research procedures and methods; AND 4) Prepare legal documents ensuring legal references are accurate. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Pre-Law or Paralegal Studies. OR Combination of Education and Experience: 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%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. Specialized Experience: GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent which includes 1) Organize and maintain a legal case docket and/or patent case docket; AND 2) Process and analyze legal correspondence/files and/or patent related correspondence/files; AND 3) Utilize appropriate procedures for legal filings for applicable venues and/or the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP) for patent filings with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO); AND 4) Handle electronic legal filings with applicable jurisdictions and/or electronic patent filings with the USPTO. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Law or Paralegal Studies. NOTE: You must submit transcripts. OR Combination of Education and Experience: 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%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. (Must attach a copy of your transcripts)

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Contacts

• Address BV-APF-W4GGAA US ARMY TANK-AUTOMOTIVE AND ARMAMENTS CM DO NOT MAIL Warren, MI 48397 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk