PARALEGAL - Unified Strategic Resources

Honolulu, HI 96860

About the Job

Requirements

You will conduct initial review of subject matter details in a case file, determines the evidence needed, and proposes the best approach to gather the data to the assigned counsel.
You will prepare correspondence, various reports, memos, motions, pleadings, and other documents, legal research, witness interviews and preparation, and other tasks as assigned.
You will conduct legal research on a variety of administrative legal issues and will draft documents for review by the supervising attorney.
You will provide a broad scope of administrative support to the CNRH Office of Counsel Region Counsel and staff attorneys.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

You must possess a paralegal certificate from an accredited institution in law, or certification in a related field or equivalent work experience.
This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
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-verify.gov
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 12-31-59 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 also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-9 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

Interpreting and applying laws, rules, regulations, and precedents to evaluate facts and evidence;
Applying a variety of civil sources (i.e., federal and state statutes, court decisions, policies and procedures, and administrative regulations) to assist in litigation defense preparation;
Conducting legal research, using a variety of sources, to develop appropriate queries sufficient to confirm thorough examination of legislative history, precedent cases, and agency opinions; and
Presenting, in spoken or written form, relevant findings and conclusions using appropriate language, reasoning, and organization of facts and ideas.

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

You can qualify for this postion with the following education in lieu of specialized experience:

Possession of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree;

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree;

LL.M., (Master of Laws) degree if related

Additional information

This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

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.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Conditions of Employment You must possess a paralegal certificate from an accredited institution in law, or certification in a related field or equivalent work experience. This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases. 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-verify.gov 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 12-31-59 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 also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-9 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Interpreting and applying laws, rules, regulations, and precedents to evaluate facts and evidence; Applying a variety of civil sources (i.e., federal and state statutes, court decisions, policies and procedures, and administrative regulations) to assist in litigation defense preparation; Conducting legal research, using a variety of sources, to develop appropriate queries sufficient to confirm thorough examination of legislative history, precedent cases, and agency opinions; and Presenting, in spoken or written form, relevant findings and conclusions using appropriate language, reasoning, and organization of facts and ideas. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Paralegal Specialist Series 0950 (opm.gov)

Source : Unified Strategic Resources