A successful candidate in this position will support the Los Alamos Field Office (NA-LA), Counsel, representing the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) General Counsel (GC) in several substantive legal duties and responsibilities in support of the NA-LA/OGC.

Duties

As a Paralegal Specialist, you will:

Requirements

Qualifications

NQ-2: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-01 or GS-7. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience performing paralegal or legal work which demonstrates a basic knowledge of legal research and ability to interpret legal decisions. Experience examining and processing a variety of legal documents. Experience conducting research, analysis and evaluation of data in response to complex or sensitive requests. Experience drafting briefs, pleadings, litigation recommendations, or other legal documents and correspondence. Experience searching and reviewing legal references, case files, and other sources for information and data required by attorneys or court personnel. NQ-3: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-02 or GS-12. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience performing paralegal or legal work which demonstrates a more detailed knowledge of legal research, laws, precedent decisions, regulations, agency policies and practices, and judicial or administrative proceedings. Examples of qualifying specialized experience for this position may include, but is not limited to: Independently conducts detailed legal research, including laws, regulations, case law, directives and legislative history and drafting legal briefs. Analyzes complex legal problems and organizes facts independently to resolve problems or recommending an appropriate course of action to attorneys. Provide liaison support to legal counsel in carrying out their responsibilities. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Education

NQ-2:
GS-9:
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., if related

GS-11:
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
or
3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree
or
LL.M., if related

GS-12 or above: There is no substitute for the education requirement, applicant must meet the specialized experience requirements.

NQ-3:
There is no substitute for the education requirement, applicant must meet the specialized experience requirements.

Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. A written evaluation of any foreign education must be provided with your application in response to this vacancy announcement or be received by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide this evaluation will result in you being found unqualified for the position. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education, see the Department of Education website, and for a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, visit The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Contacts

• Address Los Alamos Field Office 24600 20th St SE Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5507 US
• Name: Latrice Ginwright
• Email: latrice.ginwright@nnsa.doe.gov