Summary
About the Position: Serves as a Paralegal Specialist in the Defense Health Agency, Office of General Counsel. This position is located in San Antonio, Texas.
Duties
Ability to summarize complex legal, statistical, and research-based materials into clear, well-organized written products for use in the preparation of correspondence across multiple legal subject areas.
Ability to analyze factual information, determine relevant issues, and draft clear, logical written legal analysis and supporting documentation in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidance.
Ability to perform research and analytical review on a wide range of legal subjects, including labor relations, equal employment opportunity, personnel, ethics, healthcare law, and administrative law, in support of attorney-directed assignments.
Ability to evaluate research materials, determine pertinent facts, interpret findings, and prepare initial summaries and recommendations regarding data relevance and appropriate legal courses of action.
Ability to assess the potential for claims against the government prior to record release and, when potential claims are identified, to coordinate the disclosure of information in accordance with agency policies.
Ability to examine legal documents and requests to determine administrative compliance with agency regulations, federal statutes, and applicable state laws governing claims against the government.
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. You may claim Military Spouse preference. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.