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Paralegal Specialist
Help As a PARALEGAL SPECIALIST at the GS-0950-11 some of your typical work assignments may include: Acts as a research, review, and document development paralegal to the Legal Counsel, the Principal Deputy Legal Counsel, Chief, Administrative & International Law, Chief, Operational Law, Chief of Staff, and OCJCS/LC civilian and military attorneys by providing extensive, detailed legal research, and writing in areas of National Security, Ethics and Standards of Conduct, and Administrative law. Prepares legal memos, summaries, and proposals of significant content, depth, and complexity for the Legal Counsel, the Principal Deputy Legal Counsel, Branch Chiefs, Chief of Staff, OCJCS/LC Senior Ethics Attorney, and OCJCS/LC military and civilian attorneys review and approval. Serves as paralegal to Legal Counsel, the Principal Deputy Legal Counsel, Branch Chiefs, Chief of Staff OCJCS/LC Senior Ethics Attorney, and supports OCJCS/LC military and civilian attorneys in the development, design, management, maintenance, and oversight of the OCJCS/LC Ethics and Standards of Conduct program. Supports technical reviews of Public Financial Disclosure Reports (OGE 278e's) in the Integrity mandatory electronic filing system, and Confidential Financial Disclosure Reports (OGE 450's) in the Financial Disclosure Management (FDM) mandatory electronic filing system. Monitors changes in law and regulations and supports Legal Counsel, the Principal Deputy Legal Counsel, Branch Chiefs, and Chief of Staff, OCJCS/LC Senior Ethics Attorney in the development and execution of the OCJCS/LC annual ethics training program. Provides Legal Office administrative, travel, and litigation support including legal research using LexisNexis serve as an Assistant Security Manager. Acts as an official, unbiased witness to attest to the identity and signature of Joint Staff personnel entitled to notary and services, and supports the provision of Legal Assistance services. Directly supports OCJCS/LC attorneys and Joint Staff Directorates for negotiation and reporting of international agreements with the Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, and as required throughout DoD. Conditions of employment: Must be a U.S. citizen Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply) Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Work Schedule: Full Time Overtime: Occasionally Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Financial Disclosure: Not Required Telework Eligibility: This position is NOT telework eligible Security: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance based on satisfactory completion of an SBI is required. Drug Testing Designated Position: This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the civilian drug-testing program. Required to apply for a notary public certification for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must be able to obtain and maintain this certification. May be required to travel in performance of official duties. Recruitment Incentive: Student Loan Repayment may be authorized. Qualifications: You may qualify at the GS-11, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service: Providing legal research and writing in areas of National Security Law, Administrative Law, and Ethics and Standards of Conduct. Providing legal advice and support regarding U.S. law and regulations governing National Security Law, Administrative Law, Ethics and Standards of Conduct. Assisting attorneys and staff in the development and implementation of management practices to improve the overall quality of legal services. OR 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; OR You have some specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and you have more than two years but less than three years of education as described in B. Education: You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Additional information: Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/) The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information. Other Notes: Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
Help As a PARALEGAL SPECIALIST at the GS-0950-11 some of your typical work assignments may include: Acts as a research, review, and document development paralegal to the Legal Counsel, the Principal Deputy Legal Counsel, Chief, Administrative & International Law, Chief, Operational Law, Chief of Staff, and OCJCS/LC civilian and military attorneys by providing extensive, detailed legal research, and writing in areas of National Security, Ethics and Standards of Conduct, and Administrative law. Prepares legal memos, summaries, and proposals of significant content, depth, and complexity for the Legal Counsel, the Principal Deputy Legal Counsel, Branch Chiefs, Chief of Staff, OCJCS/LC Senior Ethics Attorney, and OCJCS/LC military and civilian attorneys review and approval. Serves as paralegal to Legal Counsel, the Principal Deputy Legal Counsel, Branch Chiefs, Chief of Staff OCJCS/LC Senior Ethics Attorney, and supports OCJCS/LC military and civilian attorneys in the development, design, management, maintenance, and oversight of the OCJCS/LC Ethics and Standards of Conduct program. Supports technical reviews of Public Financial Disclosure Reports (OGE 278e's) in the Integrity mandatory electronic filing system, and Confidential Financial Disclosure Reports (OGE 450's) in the Financial Disclosure Management (FDM) mandatory electronic filing system. Monitors changes in law and regulations and supports Legal Counsel, the Principal Deputy Legal Counsel, Branch Chiefs, and Chief of Staff, OCJCS/LC Senior Ethics Attorney in the development and execution of the OCJCS/LC annual ethics training program. Provides Legal Office administrative, travel, and litigation support including legal research using LexisNexis serve as an Assistant Security Manager. Acts as an official, unbiased witness to attest to the identity and signature of Joint Staff personnel entitled to notary and services, and supports the provision of Legal Assistance services. Directly supports OCJCS/LC attorneys and Joint Staff Directorates for negotiation and reporting of international agreements with the Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, and as required throughout DoD. Conditions of employment: Must be a U.S. citizen Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply) Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Work Schedule: Full Time Overtime: Occasionally Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Financial Disclosure: Not Required Telework Eligibility: This position is NOT telework eligible Security: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance based on satisfactory completion of an SBI is required. Drug Testing Designated Position: This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the civilian drug-testing program. Required to apply for a notary public certification for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must be able to obtain and maintain this certification. May be required to travel in performance of official duties. Recruitment Incentive: Student Loan Repayment may be authorized. Qualifications: You may qualify at the GS-11, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service: Providing legal research and writing in areas of National Security Law, Administrative Law, and Ethics and Standards of Conduct. Providing legal advice and support regarding U.S. law and regulations governing National Security Law, Administrative Law, Ethics and Standards of Conduct. Assisting attorneys and staff in the development and implementation of management practices to improve the overall quality of legal services. OR 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; OR You have some specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and you have more than two years but less than three years of education as described in B. Education: You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Additional information: Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/) The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information. Other Notes: Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).