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- You will receive and examine all incoming records and ensure case files contain required documents.
- You will file pleadings on behalf of attorneys.
- You will draft brief overviews of findings, case type and case length for the Deputy to facilitate expeditious assignment of incoming appellate cases for appellate representation.
- You will provide paralegal support such as case review, case tracking, and case file management.
- You will draft motions and pleadings.
- You will conduct legal research.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- Males born after must be registered for Selective Service.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
Qualifications
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 applying advanced knowledge of legal principles and concepts to interpret a body of law, regulations, precedents, and practices in support of trial proceedings for an organization; completing paralegal duties in a high-volume office setting with initiative; conducting independent research for the preparation of legal opinions on matters of interest to the agency; performing substantive legal analysis, and communicating the issues, results of legal research and suggested resolution in clear and concise oral and written form. Specialized experience must demonstrate performing most or all of the following duties such as: 1) Managing case files and correspondence, including records of trial, pleadings, court documents, attorney work-product, client correspondence, and private information with accuracy; 2) Providing support to a large number of attorneys to include case review, tracking, and management in addition to fielding requests from a variety of inquiries; 3) Utilizing case law databases to research legal issues; 4) Providing full spectrum paralegal support; 5) Providing administrative support for all administrative matters.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
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.
Education
DHA Eligibility documentation: In order to be eligible for this position, you must provide documentation that you are eligible for this Direct Hire Authority. If you are applying as a recent graduate, you must provide a copy of your unofficial transcripts or equivalent document from your school that lists courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned or a copy of your degree.
In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:
Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree
OR
Successful completion of 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
OR
Successful completion of a LL.M. or J.D. that is related to the position being filled.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.
Additional information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
You will serve as Paralegal Specialist in the Navy-Marine Corps Appellate Review Activity (NAMARA), supporting approximately thirty appellate defense attorneys who represent Marines and Sailors. This position is located in the Judge Advocate General (JAG), Office of the Judge Advocate General (OJAG), located in the Washington D.C. Navy Yard. The incumbent of this position serves as a Paralegal Specialist in the Appellate Defense Division (Code 45), Navy-Marine Corps Appellate Review Activity (NAMARA). The Division's mission is to represent Navy and Marine Corps appellants before the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals (NMCCA), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (CAAF), the U.S. Supreme Court and, occasionally, the Naval Clemency and Parole Board.
Recent Graduates must be appointed within two years of being awarded a bachelor's or graduate degree from a qualifying educational institution as defined in 20 U.S.C. § 1001. The two year period of eligibility will be extended to four years for veterans who have completed a period of obligated uniformed service of more than 4 years, and was awarded a degree by an institution of higher education not more than 4 years before the date of appointment.
This position is eligible for part time telework at the discretion of management.
Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.
Several vacancies may be filled.
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.
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: .
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
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