Paralegal Specialist

• You will receive and examine all incoming records and ensure case files contain required documents.
• You will file pleadings for the reserve branch comprised of multiple 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 and conduct legal research.

• 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
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• 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.

GS-11:
To qualify as a GS-11, applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Experience in the private or public sector must demonstrate: 1) efficient performance of paralegal duties in a busy, high-volume office setting; 2) ability to accurately process and manage case files, including records of trial, pleadings, court documents, attorney work product, client correspondence, and PII-protected material; and 3) provision of support to a large number of attorneys, including case review, tracking, and management in addition to fielding requests from a variety of inquiries.

GS-09:
To qualify as a GS-9, applicants must have 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. Experience in the private or public sector must demonstrate: 1) efficient performance of paralegal duties in a busy, high-volume office setting; 2) ability to accurately process and manage case files, including records of trial, pleadings, court documents, attorney work product, client correspondence, and PII-protected material; and 3) provision of support to a large number of attorneys, including case review, tracking, and management in addition to fielding requests from a variety of inquiries.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

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.