What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Air Force Civilian Service?
About the Air Force Test Center: The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrow’s Air Force is tested! Long considered the “Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe”, AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history! About the Role: The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Part-Time Paralegal Specialist (NH-0950-02) to work at the Air Force Test Center (AFTC/JA) at Edwards Air Force Base. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a paralegal specialist and program manager, performing various legal office management, and administrative duties in support of the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) and staff assigned to the Command in the fulfillment of the office functions as the legal advisors to Air Force Test Center, three subordinate Wings, and 34 geographically separated units. Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base) Typical 2024 salary range: $43,646 - $104,016 (includes locality) Travel Requirements: No travel Incentives: This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation and student loan repayment incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official. Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.
Desired Skills: - 2 years of experience in the administration of military justice for Air Force Commanders desired - 2 years of experience administering a military civil/ethics law program desired - Experience administering a military legal office budget desired Major Duties: - Supports management and oversight of courts-martial through the entire case life-cycle. - Assists the Chief, Military Justice and Staff, as required. Reviews and analyzes Records of Non-Judicial Punishment (Article 15s) for legal sufficiency. - Ensures the office provides timely and accurate legal advice, legal reviews and legal opinions to the Air Force Test Center Commander, Directors, and Center staff on matters relating to labor law, contracts and acquisition law, and other general law matters. - Assists in management of Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Public and Confidential Financial Disclosure Reports (OGE Form 278 and OGE Form 450) to ensure timeliness and accuracy in accordance with Joint Ethics Regulation (JER) guidance and conflict of interest rules. Coordinates with the installation ethics manager, as needed, and manages the Center's Office of Government Ethics (OGE) financial disclosure program. Qualifications/Requirements: - U.S. Citizenship - Obtain & maintain Security clearance - Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 5 days per year - Knowledge of rules, procedures, policies, and programs of the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate/Legal Counsel to perform and manage the paralegal and administrative work of the organization to include effective communication and the use of various multimedia programs to execute office support. - Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly orally and in writing. Ability to organize, analyze, communicate, and administer legal cases and programs. - Comprehensive knowledge of paralegal duties relating to the areas of military justice, civil law, and ethics. Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits: Paid Time Off: - 11 Federal Holidays off per year - Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year - 13 sick days per year (104 hours) Retirement: - Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) - 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching Health & Wellness: - Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family - Flexible Spending Account - Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance Work/Life Balance: - Family and Medical Leave Act - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position) Career Development: - Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities - Career enhancement and promotion opportunities To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/230809aftcbenefitstrifold_v5_. Federal Resume Tips: https://afciviliancareers.com/PDF/FederalResumeWriting.pdf https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications for Federal Government Employees: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/ To receive additional information about current and future job openings with Air Force Civilian Service, please register at www.AFciviliancareers.com and click “Subscribe” in the top right corner. Please visit the Air Force Test Center job board to view other career opportunities: https://www.aftc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/ Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age. Air Force Test Center is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. AFTC encourages ALL candidates to apply as our employees’ points of view are key to our success.
Desired Skills: - 2 years of experience in the administration of military justice for Air Force Commanders desired - 2 years of experience administering a military civil/ethics law program desired - Experience administering a military legal office budget desired Major Duties: - Supports management and oversight of courts-martial through the entire case life-cycle. - Assists the Chief, Military Justice and Staff, as required. Reviews and analyzes Records of Non-Judicial Punishment (Article 15s) for legal sufficiency. - Ensures the office provides timely and accurate legal advice, legal reviews and legal opinions to the Air Force Test Center Commander, Directors, and Center staff on matters relating to labor law, contracts and acquisition law, and other general law matters. - Assists in management of Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Public and Confidential Financial Disclosure Reports (OGE Form 278 and OGE Form 450) to ensure timeliness and accuracy in accordance with Joint Ethics Regulation (JER) guidance and conflict of interest rules. Coordinates with the installation ethics manager, as needed, and manages the Center's Office of Government Ethics (OGE) financial disclosure program. Qualifications/Requirements: - U.S. Citizenship - Obtain & maintain Security clearance - Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 5 days per year - Knowledge of rules, procedures, policies, and programs of the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate/Legal Counsel to perform and manage the paralegal and administrative work of the organization to include effective communication and the use of various multimedia programs to execute office support. - Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly orally and in writing. Ability to organize, analyze, communicate, and administer legal cases and programs. - Comprehensive knowledge of paralegal duties relating to the areas of military justice, civil law, and ethics. Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits: Paid Time Off: - 11 Federal Holidays off per year - Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year - 13 sick days per year (104 hours) Retirement: - Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) - 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching Health & Wellness: - Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family - Flexible Spending Account - Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance Work/Life Balance: - Family and Medical Leave Act - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position) Career Development: - Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities - Career enhancement and promotion opportunities To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/230809aftcbenefitstrifold_v5_. Federal Resume Tips: https://afciviliancareers.com/PDF/FederalResumeWriting.pdf https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications for Federal Government Employees: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/ To receive additional information about current and future job openings with Air Force Civilian Service, please register at www.AFciviliancareers.com and click “Subscribe” in the top right corner. Please visit the Air Force Test Center job board to view other career opportunities: https://www.aftc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/ Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age. Air Force Test Center is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. AFTC encourages ALL candidates to apply as our employees’ points of view are key to our success.
Salary : $43,646 - $104,016
