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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? (limit characters)
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/
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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. (limit characters)
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.
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This position has Conditions of Employment that must be obtained prior to your start date and maintained for the duration of this employment (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
2. This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Are you willing to meet the security clearance requirements? (limit characters)
3. This position requires you to pass screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and subsequent periodic drug screening thereafter. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Provides oversight and management of the court docket to minimize or eliminate delays in case processing. (limit characters)
5. Identifies and implements processes to improve the efficiency and timeliness of actions preceding before the court. (limit characters)
6. Arranges or coordinates individual proceedings with appropriate parties, representatives, attorneys and administrative staff. (limit characters)
7. Develops written responses to various inquiries regarding the Rules of the Court and avenues for appeal to that Court's decision. (limit characters)
8. Oversees work activities/assignments and makes appropriate adjustments to ensure work is accomplished within established standards/timelines. (limit characters)
9. Reviews legal documents to ensure they are compliant with the court's rules, and where required, properly certified. (limit characters)
10. Performs follow-up to ensure quality of work product and/or actions are completed within established timeframes. (limit characters)
11. Operates multifunctional office equipment for scanning, printing, binding, and/or collating material and preparing for court pleadings. (limit characters)
12. Utilizes automated systems to track filing due dates for court cases. (limit characters)
13. Maintains and updates the court case management system and tracks filing due dates (limit characters)
14. Manages an electronic filing system to process incoming filed briefs, motions, petitions, and other documents associated with a pleading. (limit characters)
15. Conducts research on past court practices to assist with the filing of pleadings. (limit characters)
16. Determines legal source material to be researched to evaluate the relevance for filing of appeals. (limit characters)
17. Prepares legal documents for disposition archiving. (limit characters)
18. Ensures archiving of records are in compliance with applicable guidance. (limit characters)
19. Oversees work activities/assignments and makes appropriate adjustments to ensures work is accomplished within established standards/time lines. (limit characters)
20. Interacts with staff to resolve conflicts, confrontations and disagreements in a positive and constructive way. (limit characters)
21. Advises on issues of concern to all stakeholders to clarify information and resolve conflicts.
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22. Develops performance plans to set expectations. (limit characters)
23. Provides guidance and assistance to enhance work performance.
 
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24. Develops and implements opportunities for professional growth and development. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
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?
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