LEGAL Assistant Security Clearance

Position: LEGAL ASSISTANT with Security Clearance
Duties
1. Performs general law, administrative and clerical duties in support of the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate.
2. Provides legal assistance support and guidance to clients. Screens clients to ensure eligibility for legal assistance. Composes powers of attorney, determining type required for the situation, and counsels client on use and legal consequences.
3. Provides paralegal support to the Staff Judge Advocate and other staff attorneys.
4. Assists with the Management of the Buckley SFB Federal Magistrate Court Program. Administers the Buckley SFB Federal Magistrate Court Program.
5. Alternate and backup liaison to the primary VWAP Coordinator. Assists with informing victims of crimes on procedures to obtain assistance and on contacting various agencies. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship is required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
* If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:  
* This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD Acq Demo Homepage (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and Fact Sheet  
* Position may require an appropriate security clearance
* Employee must maintain current certifications
* Position may be subject to random drug testing
* Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
* Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* Student Loan Repayment may be authorized
* Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
* Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
* Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
* All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
* This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
* Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
* Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. 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, , Clerical and Administrative Support Positions. SPECIALIZED

EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NK-02, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-07 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include 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 rules, procedures, policies, and programs of the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate to perform the procedural and administrative work of the organization such as preparing and editing legal documents and administrative correspondence, maintaining files and records, and assembling information for various legal documents and reports; knowledge of legal services and terminology in the area of claims, civil law, military justice, legal assistance, and legal research techniques;

and knowledge of grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and required legal formats and directives regarding preparation of written communications to produce legal and administrative documents and communications.
2. Knowledge of office functions to screen telephone calls and visitors, prepare and review correspondence, and perform other administrative work of the organization.
3. Knowledge of word processing automation software functions to support office operations and produce a variety of textual documents, such as letters, reports, memos, and form letters.
4. Skill in typing; a qualified typist is required.
5. Ability to interpret and apply regulatory and procedural requirements to process unusually difficult and complicated transactions.
6. Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements; determine goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinate with other organizations; monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes. 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…