What are the responsibilities and job description for the LEGAL ASSISTANT (OFFICE AUTOMATION) position at Defense Health Agency?
Summary About the Position : This position is located within the Legal Services Department at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Remote work is not authorized - selected applicant will be required to report to work daily at Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii. In addition to regular salary (base locality), positions are eligible for a nonforeign area Cost of Living Allowance (COLA), which is exempt from federal income tax. Responsibilities Serve as a Legal Assistant supporting the Office of General Counsel at the assigned Military Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) or Network. Provide client in-take services to receive, screen, and analyze issues and inquiries for appropriate legal action and review. Prepare attorney action folders, ensures submittals are factually complete and that information is consolidated into a format which most effectively communicates client inquiries. Collect and excerpt material to be incorporated in the various reports based on knowledge of the office's activities and operations, with ability to locate pertinent material in correspondence files, logs, and other records. Interface with other elements of the organization, other agencies and the public to obtain needed material or information. Compose correspondence consolidating information into format which most effectively answers inquiries; assures material is procedurally correct; that stated facts and references are accurate. As directed by the attorney, assist in the preparation of selected documents by performing basic research based on knowledge of applicable procedures. Compose standardized legal forms routinely needed for specific legal actions, accepts service of legal documents, reviews them for correct form and timeliness, and annotates files to reflect receipt and response due dates or other required action. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply : US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Proficiency Required : This position requires a qualified typist. A qualified typist can type 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors. Specialized Experience : One year of specialized experience which includes assembling information as requested by attorneys; researching a variety of legal sources to verify information; and using automated software to produce legal related reports, documents, correspondence and / or related materials. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade / level position in the federal service (GS-06). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas : Computer Skills Customer Service Legal, Government and Jurisprudence Written Communication Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial / probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
