- Position Title
- PARALEGAL SPECIALIST - TITLE 5
- Agency
- Army National Guard Units
- Announcement Number
- GA-12608603-AR-25-047 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, November 19, 2024 to Tuesday, December 3, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
US Citizens. Are you a US Citizen?
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Paralegal Specialist at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Provide ancillary legal work to state/territory SJA and other assigned Army National Guard (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG) attorneys servicing the state/territory National Guard's case load.
3.
Conduct legal research of Federal and state/territory code, regulations, policies, procedures, case law, legal and administrative decisions and opinions, etc., and summarize findings to aide staff attorneys in case or project resolution.
4.
Research a variety of legal subjects which may include, but are not limited to: Federal and state/territory code, and legislative proposals or intent; military justice and status issues for Title 10 and Title 32 members; claims; labor relations; equal opportunity; administrative actions; contractual agreements; ethics; environmental concerns; law enforcement; bankruptcy; taxation; legal assistance; and a wide variety of miscellaneous legal issues.
5.
Interview clients and potential witnesses; collect and organize pertinent factual and research material to build case files; and prepare and organize exhibits.
6.
Compose, prepare, and ensure accuracy of various legal or legislative documents.
7.
Draft and edit non-legal memoranda, research reports and correspondence relating to cases.
8.
Maintain case files and identify and correct file deficiencies or discrepancies.
9.
Provide research, analysis, guidance, and support to administer courts-martial, non-judicial punishment, administrative boards and other legal actions and administrative processes.
10.
Review procedures, timing criteria and documents relative to the administration of justice under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and associated state/territory code.
11.
Perform research to identify factual and legal issues to uncover relevant information for summaries of precedent cases, interviews, testimony, depositions, and related case material for use by the attorneys.
12.
Perform research and preparation of notes and memoranda regarding allegations and possible charges, maintain logs and files, and file motions.
13.
Prepare and file charge sheets, disposition sheets, and other records.
14.
Maintain transcript files and exhibits.
15.
Provide assistance to serviced units concerning the administrative preparation, coordination, and implementation of documents regarding military justice.
16.
Manage the Preventative Law Program.
17.
Facilitate legal training for unit readiness non-commissioned officers (NCOs) and Directorate of Manpower and Personnel (J1) personnel, or others by request, on a variety of topics including but not limited to: the military justice system (both Federal and state/territory), inquiries and investigations, unlawful command influence, adverse administrative actions, administrative separations, the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968, urinalysis testing and other issues affecting traditional guard members and NG full-time employees.
18.
As required by the action, perform preliminary investigation and gather pertinent information, research legal and factual issues, interview claimant, involved parties and potential witnesses and build case files, and recommend disposition of claim.
19.
Serve as the primary point of contact for ethical determinations.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
20.
CERTIFICATION: I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.