Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide paralegal support. Applies legal and administrative knowledge in performing responsible and technical assignments in support of attorneys. Critical support consists of legal research and document preparation, tax assistance and state notarial services for eligible clients, including high ranking officials of all services.

Duties

Attorney Support (General Law Division). Researches legal authority and factual circumstances to prepare correspondence, legal memoranda and other legal documents. Assist with potential litigation support. Legal Assistance and Preventive Law Support . Independently interviews, interprets needs and drafts a variety of powers of attorney for clients, as well as acts as notary for same. Tax Assistance . In coordination with the 673 ABW/JA Chief of Legal Assistance, supports a year-round tax program. Administrative Support . Performs various administrative duties in support of the organization.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• The incumbent must have the ability to type a minimum of 40 WPM.
• Requires periodic training through USAF Judge Advocate General’s Corp CAPSIL e-Learning
• All federal employees must have direct deposit.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include: (1) conducting legal research; (2) analyzing and summarizing substantive information on cases, legal documents, statutes, regulations and other legal sources; (3) drafting correspondence, memoranda, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents; (4) preparing individual Federal and state income tax returns; OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time--in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of federal and state law, military administrative law, legal procedures and the Government Standards of Conduct. 2. Skill in oral and written communication. Ability to prepare correspondence in proper format with supporting authority and documentation and to prepare legal opinions with attorney guidance. Ability to prepare and brief presentations. 3. Ability to speak and deal with a wide variety of people. To work effectively and independently as a member of the team. 4. Skill to analyze, research and draw meaningful conclusions. 5. Able to learn and proficiently use a variety of online databases that support the duties of the position, including but not limited to Word, Excel, FLITE, Westlaw and WebLIONS. Ability to maintain and manage filing and suspense systems. 6. Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software problems on computer terminals and to determine the best method to correct the issue. Ability to administer use of the local area network and resolve local area network connectivity problems. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address JB Elmendorf-Richardson 8517 20th Street Suite 203 JB Elmendorf-Richardson, AK 99506 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]