LEGAL ASSISTANT (OA)

Your resume must demonstrate at least 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. Examples of specialized experience include: 1) Analyzing documents for inconsistencies to recommend corrective actions; 2) Maintaining a log of incoming and outgoing correspondence such as mail and documents; 3) Conducting initial intake of all matters handled by office; and 4) Drafting letters utilizing proper grammar, and editing or proofing documents to ensure responses are within guidelines and procedures. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: 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.
You will serve as a Legal Assistant in the Admiralty and Claims and Division, within the Office of the Judge Advocate General (OJAG).