- Position Title
- Supervisory Legal Assistant (Court)
- Agency
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
- Announcement Number
- DE-10498942-19-TB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, May 15, 2019 to Thursday, June 13, 2019
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• 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.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• 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.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/
Assessment 1
Thank you for applying to the Supervisory Legal Assistant (CAAF), GS-0986-12 position with Department of Defense, US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.
1.
To qualify for this position you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the military or private sector) which has given the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and are typically related to the work of the position to be filled. Candidates for this position must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess specialized experience.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Supervisory Legal Assistant (Court), GS-12 level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the military, public or private sector.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Supervisory Legal Assistant (Court), GS-12 level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the military, public or private sector.
This position has Conditions of Employment that must be obtained prior to your start date and maintained for the duration of this employment
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Are you willing to meet the security clearance requirements?
3.
This position requires you to pass screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and subsequent periodic drug screening thereafter.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Provides oversight and management of the court docket to minimize or eliminate delays in case processing.
5.
Identifies and implements processes to improve the efficiency and timeliness of actions preceding before the court.
6.
Arranges or coordinates individual proceedings with appropriate parties, representatives, attorneys and administrative staff.
7.
Develops written responses to various inquiries regarding the Rules of the Court and avenues for appeal to that Court's decision.
8.
Oversees work activities/assignments and makes appropriate adjustments to ensure work is accomplished within established standards/timelines.
9.
Reviews legal documents to ensure they are compliant with the court's rules, and where required, properly certified.
10.
Performs follow-up to ensure quality of work product and/or actions are completed within established timeframes.
11.
Operates multifunctional office equipment for scanning, printing, binding, and/or collating material and preparing for court pleadings.
12.
Utilizes automated systems to track filing due dates for court cases.
13.
Maintains and updates the court case management system and tracks filing due dates
14.
Manages an electronic filing system to process incoming filed briefs, motions, petitions, and other documents associated with a pleading.
15.
Conducts research on past court practices to assist with the filing of pleadings.
16.
Determines legal source material to be researched to evaluate the relevance for filing of appeals.
17.
Prepares legal documents for disposition archiving.
18.
Ensures archiving of records are in compliance with applicable guidance.
19.
Oversees work activities/assignments and makes appropriate adjustments to ensures work is accomplished within established standards/time lines.
20.
Interacts with staff to resolve conflicts, confrontations and disagreements in a positive and constructive way.
21.
Advises on issues of concern to all stakeholders to clarify information and resolve conflicts.
22.
Develops performance plans to set expectations.
23.
Provides guidance and assistance to enhance work performance.
24.
Develops and implements opportunities for professional growth and development.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
25.
Your ratings in this questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents you submitted. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning; 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) have verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability as reflected in your resume.
Do you certify the accuracy of your responses?
Do you certify the accuracy of your responses?