PARALEGAL SPECIALIST
What you'd do
You will serve as a PARALEGAL SPECIALIST in the JUDGE ADVOCATE DIVISION of HQ US MARINE CORPS.
Major duties
You will serve as the sole staff resource at the assigned office and perform tasks related to the office administration and management of a legal office, as assigned. You will interview potential clients in order to determine their eligibility for service, identify conflicts, and specific needs, as requested. You will track all legal services provided by the assigned office or region, and be able to accurately respond to requests for information regarding services provided and service statistics, weekly and additionally as requested. You will ensure the proper documentation and assistance with any client/victim visits, to include intake screening, conflict checking, and scheduling appointments. You will prepare legal documents as assigned, including motions and responses to motions in accordance with applicable laws and rules of the court.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Assisting attorneys or legal professionals by performing legal research, reviewing case records, or drafting legal documents (such as legal correspondence, pleadings, routine motions, memoranda, or case summaries). 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.
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