- Position Title
- LEGAL ASSISTANT
- Agency
- Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
- Announcement Number
- DE-10015939-17-DJS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, June 9, 2017 to Tuesday, June 13, 2017
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you an active duty service member with a statement of service showing that you expect to be honorably discharged or released no later than 120 days after submitting your application? Please note: you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days after being submitted with your application.
You are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
You are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
3.
Are you currently receiving an annuity for service as a federal civil servant?
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
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
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Defense?
If yes, confirm:
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy AND
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
5.
Are you the spouse of a member of a relocating Armed Forces member?
If yes, confirm that you are indicated on the PCS orders; and you
If yes, confirm that you are indicated on the PCS orders; and you
- have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of the your spouse’s PCS orders AND
- are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location AND
- the position for which you are applying is within the commuting area of your military sponsor's new permanent duty station.
MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy.
MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veteran's preference or nepotism.
If eligible, you must provide acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility which includes the following: A copy of PCS orders authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member to a new duty location, and proof of marriage to the service member.
NOTE: You will not receive Military Spouse Preference for this announcement if you fail to provide any of the documents mentioned above.
Condition of Employment
1.
I am willing and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
2.
Select the letter that best describes your typing ability. (NOTE: Failure to successfully perform the typing proficiency you claim may be considered deliberate misrepresentation of information on the application and may be grounds for removal from the position.)
Assessment 1
1.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-0986-07, Legal Assistant.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume and other relevant documents you submit. Your score may be lowered, or you may be found ineligible if your supporting documentation does not support your claims.
Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your stated level of experience and demonstrated capability. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position following acceptance.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Compose and analyze sensitive correspondence and reports to confirm correct formatting and accurate legal citations.
3.
Draft legal form letters and other routine correspondence according to rules and regulations governing their style and format.
4.
Examine correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents to verify factual and legal content.
5.
Review correspondence, legal documents, and statistical product for mathematical and typographical accuracy.
6.
Answer phone calls to provide basic information to callers, respond to questions involving technical legal processes and procedures, and maintain confidentiality of information.
7.
Interact with multiple legal professionals via telephone, face to face, or email communication to support the office.
8.
Maintain confidentiality of client information to safeguard the attorney/client privilege.
9.
Pre-screen customers to determine eligibility of services in accordance with applicable regulations.
10.
Confirm documentary evidence to support processing grounds is assembled for the board and witnesses are identified and prepared for testifying at the board.
11.
Prepare and review legal documents (e.g., Judge Advocate General Manual [JAGMAN] investigations, Freedom of Information Act [FOIA] request, Privacy Act request, complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, or subpoenas) for accuracy and completeness.
12.
Render legal assistance by performing work to include but not limited to separation agreements, wills, name changes, notary public, custody and adoption, and other legal document preparations.
13.
Verify citations and statutory references obtained in legal documents against original sources for accuracy and compliance with the source material.
14.
Compose and prepare routine letters, memoranda, and reports using instructions and guidelines.
15.
Compose standardized legal documents for specific legal actions.
16.
Draft legal documents (e.g., powers of attorney, will, bills of sale, basic contracts, affidavits, court petitions, deeds, civil pleadings) for use in legal proceedings.
17.
Edit or proof documents to verify written responses are easy to understand and within policy guidelines and established procedures.
18.
Prepare briefs, summaries, and proposals on technical legal issues.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
19.
Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration?