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Paralegal / Legal Assistant I

Enprovera Corporation
Oceanside, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Paralegal / Legal Assistant I Camp Pendleton, CA

EnProVera is seeking a Paralegal I to support the US Navy Disability Evaluation System Counsel Program (DESCP). This position

will work closely with the Disability Evaluation System (DES) Counsel Program Manager (PM), DES Counsel Program

Administrative Officer, and attorneys, and program paralegals and will be assigned related duties as required. The Contractor

must be self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks, able to work with diverse people, work independently, and carry a

heavy workload. The scope of work includes but is not limited to :

Basic Position Responsibilities :

  • Directly supports all DESCP attorneys in the representation of DESCP clients processing through the DES. Incumbent utilizes

knowledge of the Department of the Navy (DON) Correspondence Manual and appropriate reporting formats to review and

recommend corrections and additions to correspondence, memorandums, and pleadings.

  • Independently locates all information; researches relevant state, federal and U.S. Government legislation, regulations,
  • codes, DON Directives, DON Instructions, DON Manuals, Department of Defense (DoD) Directives, DoD Instructions, DoD

    Manuals, and case and other legal precedents, and, as needed, consults with other Federal agencies regarding the

    regulations and related cases and requests for information.

  • Provides legal analysis and interpretations of all such directives, instructions, manuals and applicable laws for supported
  • DES Counsel attorneys.

  • Facilitates vectoring and resolution of DES process questions through the Office of the Secretary of Defense (Health Service
  • Policy and Oversight), Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs), the Department of Veterans Affairs

    VA), and DES attorneys in their representation of individual Service members.

  • Summarizes the factual situation, the basis of the request or legal issues presented, and the relevant case law.
  • Analyzes the facts and law and recommends and justifies a course of action that the DES attorney should execute regarding
  • the legal issue via a legal memorandum and / or brief with legal points and authorities.

  • Provides attorneys with a written analysis of cases upon request. Analysis includes chronology of events, legal issues
  • involved, and recommendations as to proper handling and disposition of the case. All draft documents contain legal analysis

    and verified citations and legal references.

  • Utilizes databases such as LexisNexis, Westlaw, VA’s Veterans Tracking Application (VTA), and their websites to conduct legal
  • research.

  • Creates and maintains database spreadsheets in a format such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access for internal statistical
  • purposes.

  • Prepares presentations or reports as directed using tools such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and SharePoint
  • for use at training conferences and delivers outreach and training briefs to attorneys and non-attorneys at DON sponsored

    outreach and training events.

  • Assists the DESCP as needed with maintaining a centralized appointment calendar for attorneys and independently
  • schedules appointments through the DESCP appointment system as directed by the DESCP Program Manager or his or her

    designee to ensure deadlines are met.

  • Utilizes the DESCP case management system for DES case processing as directed.
  • Assists DESCP staff with client intake and check-in.
  • Answers the phone and directs callers to appropriate office or takes messages, as appropriate.
  • Participates in interviews of clients and witnesses, finds, interviews and prepares expert witnesses, organizes and manages
  • the case file and researches legislation and case law related to the case, drafts briefs for review by DES attorneys and timely

    files them as directed by the DESCP Program Manager or his or her designee.

  • Coordinates and processes all incoming and outgoing mail for the supported DESCP attorneys; ensures timely processing of
  • all purchase requests, equipment maintenance and service requests and timely coordinates travel and logistics

    arrangements of clients, attorneys, and witnesses who need to travel in support of PEB proceedings involving supported

    DESCP attorneys and their clients.

    Required Skills and Experience :

  • Paralegal Associate’s degree or Paralegal certificate (At least 3-years of experience as a paralegal may be substituted for the
  • degree / certificate requirement).

  • Strong skill set in time management and complex scheduling.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and maximum accountability.
  • Excellent computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint, as well
  • as Adobe and the internet based file sharing program DOD SAFE.

  • Experience using online legal research tools such as LexisNexis, Westlaw, etc.
  • Experience performing substantive legal analysis, communicating the issue(s), and applying the legal research in clear and
  • concise oral or written form.

  • Experience using case management systems.
  • Experience working with a geographically separated team that may include remote members.
  • Experience preparing and organizing case exhibits.
  • Demonstrated ability to convey written information in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended
  • audience, using correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

  • Demonstrated ability to work with clients as well as external stakeholders.
  • Ability to work as a team member and work effectively with diverse people.
  • Demonstrated awareness of, and value for, cultural competence.
  • Physical ability to stoop, kneel, bend, use a computer and perform light lifting.
  • Personnel are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner at all times. Federal regulations
  • prohibit the use of any controlled substances and alcoholic beverages while Contractor employees are working on Federal

    property or in Federal installations. Contractor personnel shall be made aware of these requirements prior to placement.

    Inappropriate conduct and / or substance abuse will not be tolerated. The Contractor will be responsible for removing any

    individual violating these provisions from the government facility and taking other actions as appropriate. The DES Counsel

    Program Manager may request removal of a contractor employee for improper conduct. A security violation will require

    immediate removal.

    Job Location :

    Camp Pendleton, CA (Santa Margarita Rd, Bldg H-49, Camp Pendleton North, CA 92058)

    About Us : EnProVera offers a competitive salary, paid time off including government holidays, and a comprehensive

    benefits package. Every associate is highly valued, and it is deeply ingrained that EnProVera only exists and is successful

    because of its great people. Without the great people, EnProVera is nothing but a name.

    Job Availability :

    As positions come open, we will be advertising them on our website for you to review and apply if you feel you are qualified.

    EnProVera seeks to hire and give preference to Veterans, Service Disabled Veterans, and Native Americans.

    We have additional postings on some of our partner contract sites, including positions in the Washington D.C. and Mid-Atlantic

    area. If you would like more information, send your resume and an email telling us about yourself to :

    epvrecruiting@enprovera.com.

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    EnProVera is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and pledges to treat every associate and applicant with

    dignity and respect. EnProVera will hire, place, transfer, promote, recruit, advertise, solicit for employment, treat during

    employment, pay, and otherwise compensate, select for training, layoff, or discharge associates without regard to race,

    religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, veteran status,

    physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected status, so long as the essential functions of the job can be

    performed with or without reasonable accommodation. We endeavor to make our application process accessible to all

    users. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to

    complete our application process, please contact humanresources@enprovera.com for assistance.

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