Job Description

SummaryAbout the Position: This position is located within the Legal Services Department at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii.In addition to regular salary (base + locality), positions are eligible for a nonforeign area (COLA), which is exempt from federal income tax.OverviewOpen & closing dates10/22/2024 to 10/28/2024Salary$51,110 - $66,445 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 7Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes\xe2\x80\x94as determined by the agency policy.Travel RequiredOccasional travel - Business travel may be required up to 5% of the time.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureNoBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberHQKF244829872731DControl number815081000This job is open toClarification from the agencySee "Who May Apply" in the "Qualification" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.Duties

• Serve as a Legal Assistant supporting the Office of General Counsel at the assigned Military Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) or Network.
• Provide client in-take services to receive, screen, and analyze issues and inquiries for appropriate legal action and review.
• Prepare attorney action folders, ensures submittals are factually complete and that information is consolidated into a format which most effectively communicates client inquiries.
• Collect and excerpt material to be incorporated in the various reports based on knowledge of the office\'s activities and operations, with ability to locate pertinent material in correspondence files, logs, and other records.
• Interface with other elements of the organization, other agencies and the public to obtain needed material or information.
• Compose correspondence consolidating information into format which most effectively answers inquiries; assures material is procedurally correct; that stated facts and references are accurate.
• As directed by the attorney, assist in the preparation of selected documents by performing basic research based on knowledge of applicable procedures.
• Compose standardized legal forms routinely needed for specific legal actions, accepts service of legal documents, reviews them for correct form and timeliness, and annotates files to reflect receipt and response due dates or other required action.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Approximately 5% travel is required.
• Must be a qualified typist.

QualificationsWho May Apply: US CitizensIn order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .Proficiency Required: This position requires a qualified typist. A qualified typist can type 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors.Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assembling information as requested by attorneys; researching a variety of legal sources to verify information; and using automated software to produce legal related reports, documents, correspondence and/or related materials.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Computer Skills
• Customer Service
• Legal, Government and Jurisprudence
• Written Communication

EducationSome federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the

information sheet. * Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

• 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. .

Federal government of the United States