This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/476991900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The position is located in the Region Legal Service Office Southeast located in Jacksonville, Florida. The incumbent will serve as the Legal Assistant Attorney-Advisor. The Legal Assistant program promotes increased readiness of active duty and reserve members of the Naval service, and enhances moral and the quality of life for military personnel, family members, and other eligible clients, through provision of in-office attorney advice, aid, and referral services, and vigorous preventative law activities.
Learn more about this agency08/16/2017 to 08/22/2017
$85,816 - $111,560 per year
GS 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent - Temporary Not To Exceed 1 year
Full-Time
No
DE-10038195-17-AMW
476991900
The successful selectee will perform the following duties:
Upon Selection the following documents will be requested:
An official certificate showing that the applicant is a member of the Bar.
An official transcript of the applicant's law school record together with an official statement of his/her relative standing in his/her class. However, if the individual has been a member of the Bar for 5 years or more, the transcript requirement may be waived.
An official statement that his/her fitness to practice law or his/her conduct as an attorney have never been challenged. If either his/her fitness or conduct has been challenged, an official statement concerning the facts and circumstances together with any explanation that the applicant himself/herself may wish to submit.
Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period, must have or be able to obtain a Secret security clearance, and meet all certification requirements prior to appointment.
The selectee is required to meet one or more of these employment conditions before the appointee will receive a tentative offer of employment. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to report to any of the scheduled appointments, fails the medical/agility/drug test, lacks the certification requirements, or is unable to obtain a secret security clearance. Incumbents of drug testing designated positions will be subject to random testing. Drug test results will be provided to the employing activity/command .
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
Active duty military members MAY apply under this announcement. If selected, appointment eligibility requirements must be met prior to the effective date of appointment.
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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
NOTICE OF VETERANS PREFERENCE: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty") to their submissions. Further information is available from the Office of Personnel Management website at www.opm.gov (http://www.opm.gov).
The Department of Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.
The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Eligible applicants will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of the experience or related education as reflected in their resume. Candidates are encouraged to ensure work experiences clearly show possession of knowledge of the subject matter pertinent to the position, the technical skills to successfully perform the duties of the position, and the ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
A cover letter of two pages or less, a resume, a Certificate or Letter of Good Standing with the Bar, and a writing sample of two pages or less each.
The writing sample may be an excerpt of a longer document but shall not exceed two pages in actual length.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
Interested attorneys should send a cover letter of not more than two pages, a resume, a Certificate or Letter of Good Standing with the Bar, and a writing sample of two pages or less to:
Ms. Roxanne Alexander
Office of the Judge Advocate General
1322 Patterson Avenue, Suite 3000
Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC 20374
Facsimile applications will not be considered.
Please email your resumes to Roxanne.Alexander@navy.mil listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications MUST BE received no later than the close date of this announcement.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.
Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers. You will be notified of the outcome after final approval of the selectee.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/476991900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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