Summary
You will serve as a Paralegal Specialist in the OGC GROUP of NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV POINT MUGU.
Duties
You will provide legal support services and general administrative support to the Office of Counsel.
You will assist patent attorneys in the administration of all matters relating to the patent and intellectual property program.
You will conduct legal research and interpret findings.
You will draft and prepare a wide variety of letters, memoranda, and forms.
You will review and edit correspondence.
You will screen calls and visitors and respond to routine client requests for technical and non-technical information, including the status of cases.
You will schedule appointments, coordinate arrangements for meetings and litigation hearings.
You will screen, sort and maintain control of incoming correspondence and actions items.
Education
In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: DA-03: Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree OR Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience DA-02: Successful completion of a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.
How you will be evaluated
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT LEGAL SUPPORT WRITTEN COMMUNICATION This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: Structured Resume Review, Structured Interview. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.