PARALEGAL SPECIALIST

SummaryYou will serve as a PARALEGAL SPECIALIST in the OFFICE OF THE JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL of NLSC.ResponsibilitiesYou will provide legal analysis and interpretations of directives, manuals, laws for attorneys.You will interview potential witnesses and prepares summary interview reports for the attorney's review.You will prepare and organize case exhibits, such as statistical charts and photographic exhibits.You will prepare summaries of testimony and depositions.You will identify and analyze problems and weigh relevance and accuracy of information.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentQualificationsGS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector analyzing the legal impact of legislative developments and administrative and judicial decisions, opinions, determinations, and rulings on agency programs; conducting research for the preparation of legal opinions on matters of interest to the agency; performing substantive legal analysis, communicating of the issues and legal research and suggested resolution in clear and concise oral and written form; and partnering across various stakeholders to achieve a common goal. Specialized experience includes duties such as:1) Reviewing legal case materials to become familiar with questions under consideration;2) Understanding and interpreting technical material, rules, regulations, and instructions; applies to specific situations;3) Demonstrates ability to clearly and effectively articulate, present, and promote varied ideas and issues (to include sensitive or controversial topics) before a wide range of audiences. Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed;4) Conveys written information in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience, using correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Expresses thoughts persuasively and uses effective modes to reinforce message retention;5) Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; seeks/generates and evaluates alternative perspectives/solutions; makes timely/effective recommendations, based on potential implications of findings or conclusions. Critically evaluates to identify the causes of problems, and chooses courses of action that balance the interests of the mission and stakeholders;6) Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals;7) Interviewing potential witnesses and prepares summary interview reports for the attorney's review;8) Preparing and organizing case exhibits, as required, such as statistical charts and photographic exhibits; and9) Preparing summaries of testimony and depositions or related 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-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector analyzing the legal impact of legislative developments and administrative and judicial decisions, opinions, determinations, and rulings on agency programs; assisting with research for the preparation of legal opinions on matters of interest to the agency; performing basic legal analysis, communicating of the issues and legal research and suggested resolution in clear and concise oral and written form; and partnering across various stakeholders to achieve a common goal. Specialized experience includes duties such as:1) Reviewing legal case materials to become familiar with questions under consideration;2) Understanding and interpreting technical material, rules, regulations, and instructions; applies to specific situations;3) Demonstrates ability to clearly and effectively articulate, present, and promote varied ideas and issues (to include sensitive or controversial topics) before a wide range of audiences. Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed;4) Conveys written information in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience, using correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Expresses thoughts persuasively and uses effective modes to reinforce message retention;5) Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; seeks/generates and evaluates alternative perspectives/solutions; makes timely/effective recommendations, based on potential implications of findings or conclusions. Critically evaluates to identify the causes of problems, and chooses courses of action that balance the interests of the mission and stakeholders;6) Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals;7) Interviewing potential witnesses and prepares summary interview reports for the attorney's review;8) Preparing and organizing case exhibits, as required, such as statistical charts and photographic exhibits; and9) Preparing summaries of testimony and depositions or related 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 Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.EducationIf you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.htmlAdditional InformationPCS, recruitment and relocation incentives will not be authorized. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.