THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a LEGAL ASSISTANT, Position Description Number T5609000 and is part of the ID JOINT FORCES HEADQUARTERS ARMY, National Guard.
THIS IS A TEMPORARY INTERNSHIP- NOT TO EXCEED 120 DAYS. MAY CONVERT TO A PERMANENT STATUS WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION IF POSITION BECOMESAVAILABLE.
THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. MILITARY MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED.
Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a LEGAL ASSISTANT, Position Description Number T5609000 and is part of the ID JOINT FORCES HEADQUARTERS ARMY, National Guard.
THIS IS A TEMPORARY INTERNSHIP- NOT TO EXCEED 120 DAYS. MAY CONVERT TO A PERMANENT STATUS WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION IF POSITION BECOMESAVAILABLE.
THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. MILITARY MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Temporary - THIS IS A TEMPORARY INTERNSHIP- NOT TO EXCEED 120 DAYS. MAY CONVERT TO A PERMANENT STATUS WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION IF POSITION BECOMESAVAILABLE.
THIS IS A TEMPORARY INTERNSHIP- NOT TO EXCEED 120 DAYS. MAY CONVERT TO A PERMANENT STATUS WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION IF POSITION BECOMESAVAILABLE.
THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. MILITARY MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED.
This is an intern position. The Idaho National Guard (IDNG) JAG Corps interns work as temporary civil service employees performing a variety of legal assignments. Interns get first-hand experience of what life in the IDNG JAG Corps is like. Interns are fully integrated into the IDNG Office of the Staff Judge Advocate and are valued members of the team. Interns work under attorney supervision in virtually every practice area of the JAG Corps. Specifically, interns will conduct legal research, write briefs and opinions, assist with legislative affairs, participate in investigations, assist with administrative law, and provide client services to service members, dependents and retirees. Interns will receive constant guidance and mentorship form Judge Advocates. Interns do not incur any military service obligation by serving in the IDNG JAG Corps intern program.
Receives visitors/clients and telephone calls and screens those to determine which can be personally handled, referred to the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA), staff attorneys, or referral to another agency. Provides information on routine or procedural matters of the office. Interviews clients to obtain personal facts and specifics such as: names, number/age of dependents, dates, etc. in preparation of legal documents. Performs research for specific information, as requested by attorneys, on a variety of subjects. Must choose from references that may include but are not limited to: Department of Defense (DoD), Departments of the Army and Air Force, and National Guard Bureau regulations; Uniformed Code of Military Justice (UCMJ); State Code; and local policies and directives. Determines resource materials to be used and compiles information gathered for use by attorneys in case preparation. Receives and reviews documentation of Summary Court Martial and verifies punishment/action taken is in accordance with established regulations and guidelines. Documents requiring correction or further justification/review are returned to subordinate office and/or brought to the attention of the SJA before final legal review.
Receives incoming correspondence, screens material, prior to distribution, to determine what matters may be personally handled (matters of a non-technical nature) and what matters need to be referred to the staff attorneys or to the supervisor. Reviews outgoing correspondence for proper format, conformance with general policy and procedural instructions, grammar, accuracy, and inclusion of necessary attachments. Returns to the originator any correspondence that requires correction and identifies the correction to be made.
Maintains an office calendar and schedules appointments for those clients who need the services of an attorney. Maintains a suspense file for those items that require action or replies and notifies staff members when action is required. Updates and maintains various publications, regulations, and policies used in the research process. Prepares and maintains case files to include storage and record retirement. Performs general clerical or assistance support functions which may include but are not limited to maintains time and attendance records; makes travel arrangements for staff members and forwards travel vouchers for reimbursement; maintains log, as required, of incoming and outgoing correspondence; and requisitions office supplies and office equipment repairs.
Initiates and composes routine, non-technical legal documents using standardized legal forms or templates, or composes legal documents based on direction provided by the staff attorneys or supervisor. Selects appropriate legal document based on legal action being requested. Utilizes computer databases to enter and retrieve data and to prepare special and recurring reports as required.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
Qualifications
THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE REPRESENTED BY THE CONTENTS OF YOUR RESUME.
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IF YOU USE YOUR OWN RESUME PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU INCLUDE THE BEGINNING AND ENDING DATES (MONTH AND YEAR) FOR ALL JOBS LISTED IN YOUR RESUME.
Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered.
In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training that involved working with office automation systems, software practices and procedures. Experience in working with various legal assistant support functions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 6 months experience, education or training in which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Experience interpreting regulations, policies or law and providing guidance.
Education
Completion of 2 academic years of education in an accredited college or university will satisfy the requirements for GS-4 positions. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience for GS-5 positions.
If you are using Education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade and unit occur.
Veterans' Preference:
Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. You MUST provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility WITH your application. Acceptable documentation may be:
1. A legible copy of your DD-214(Member 4), "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions.
2. A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.
3. If claiming 10-point preference you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of purple heart, if applicable) and a SF 15 (Application for 10-point veteran preference).
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
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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.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents: Supporting Veterans' Preference documents- if claiming.
3. Other supporting documents: educational transcripts- if using to claim specialized experience.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11866167
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
ID JOINT FORCES HEADQUARTERS ARMY
3882 W ELLSWORTH ST BLDG 440
Boise, ID 83705
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents: Supporting Veterans' Preference documents- if claiming.
3. Other supporting documents: educational transcripts- if using to claim specialized experience.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11866167
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
ID JOINT FORCES HEADQUARTERS ARMY
3882 W ELLSWORTH ST BLDG 440
Boise, ID 83705
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
