This is a competitive announcement utilizing Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is for paralegal support within MDA's Office of the General Counsel. As a PARALEGAL SPECIALIST at the NH-0950-03 level some of your typical work assignments may include: Performs extensive and thorough legal research into the legislative history, present cases, decisions, and opinions that may be necessary for developing the analysis of issues pertaining to labor and employment law, FOIA requests and appeals, and Federal acquisition and contracting actions. Compiles accurate and factual information using electronics systems; maintains comprehensive electronics files; and processes and tracks data and statistics of office programs. Conducts document reviews and performs comprehensive legal analysis of responses to requests for information submitted under the provisions of various acts. Presents findings and recommendations on complex issues or problems impacting well-established programs and projects. Provides high-level professional organizational and administrative support to the Office of General Counsel and it's leadership by preparing detailed reports related to office programs, managing and effectively organizing information. Drafts and redacts advisories, correspondences, memoranda, forms or reports and other written materials for internal use and submission to courts, administrative tribunals, opposing counsel, and other entities, while exercising attention to detail, in adherence with established policies and procedures. Organizes and manages workflow for attorneys, including tracking workload, prior participation, and subject matter expertise. Participates in providing direct legal services to clients on case and/or program assignments, including but not limited to handling, under attorney oversight, reviews related to contracts, procurement, ethics, research, privacy, release of information and other legal service areas. Participates in reviewing case materials to become familiar with the relevant issues; accesses and obtains factual and legal information from available electronic systems and research sources; and supports litigation (i.e. interviews witnesses, prepares case summary reports, participates in trial preparation, drafts discovery requests and discovery responses, prepares and organizes trial exhibits, coordinates meetings and logistics associated with litigation). Conducts reoccurring legal and factual research and writing, as assigned, utilizing all applicable legal research tools available. Obtains, analyzes, develops and applies relevant facts and law to assigned work. Assists attorneys in preparing memoranda, briefs, draft legal opinions, and/or written documents needed to deliver accurate, timely, and effective legal services.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Relocation incentives may be offered consistent with Agency Policy.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-03 level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower broadband (NH-02/GS-11) or equivalent in the federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) meeting 3 of the 5 following statements: Experience conducting research, analysis and evaluation of data in response to complex and/or sensitive requests; Experience searching and reviewing legal references, case files, and other sources for information and data required by attorneys or court personnel; Experience performing a variety of analytical paralegal or related work which demonstrates a practical knowledge of law, the litigation and judicial process, and applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; experience analyzing and evaluating legal decisions and case files to identify relevant issues and potential evidence; conducting legal research concerning precedents and past court decisions; composing briefing papers, summaries of analyses and decisions, and pre-trial and trial documents; Knowledge and experience in federal law and administrative processes is preferred, but demonstrated general experience with federal legal and regulatory issues is required; skill analyzing and researching complex legal issues using legal and administrative reference sources such as agency manuals, directives, precedent decisions, court decisions, and legal publications, as well as computerized legal and legislative reference sources. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Paralegal certificate, associate degree, or bachelor's degree: OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Missile Defense Agency Bldg 5222 Martin Rd Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: MDA Servicing Team
• Phone: 6146920299
• Email: [email protected]