Paralegal Specialist

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Major Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Space Base Delta 3 (SBD 3) Judge Advocate/Legal Office (JA) at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California is searching for a Paralegal Specialist (NH-0950-03, GS 12/13 equivalent). Description: Space Base Delta 3 (SBD 3) serves as the operational host and support installation for Space Systems Command (SSC)-the epicenter of research, development, acquisition, and sustainment for the nation's military space systems. As a Senior Paralegal within the SBD 3 Legal Office, you will drive the operational tempo and legal integrity of our installation law practice by managing all aspects of the effective, efficient daily operations of the legal office while working alongside military and civilian attorneys, senior base commanders, program managers, and federal investigators to support billions of dollars in defense space programs, critical infrastructure operations, and statutory compliance. In this high-impact role, you will partner closely with contract and general law attorneys across complex installation law disciplines, serve as the primary focal point for the installation's Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) Program, design and deliver formal educational briefings, and act as the professional face and primary liaison for executive legal customer service across the entire installation. The ideal candidate possesses comprehensive knowledge of federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, combined with a proven ability to research, analyze, and interpret complex legal documents to make and articulate legally sound, logical decisions in case preparation. This accomplished professional demonstrates the project management expertise required to oversee funding, scheduling, and resources, alongside the human resources acumen to manage all aspects of military and civilian staffing, position classification, and personnel development within the directorate. A skilled leader and mentor, they can seamlessly plan, organize, and adjust multi-segment work operations to meet program objectives, motivate personnel, leverage modern computer-based office systems, and communicate with exceptional clarity both orally and in writing across all levels of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, and other Federal organizations. Key Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of and ability to research analyze and interpret legal documents and apply the information to case preparation. Ability to manage projects, including funding and scheduling. Ability to make and articulate legally sound logical decisions and skill in applying the law to specific situations. Knowledge of federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Knowledge and ability in using computer-based programs and systems that are used by office staff. Ability and skill to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with staff at all levels of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense and other Federal organizations. Ability and skill to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization. Ability and skill to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. Ability to manage all aspects of military and civilian human resources within the directorate, including the staffing and classification of positions, and the development and processing of requests for additional personnel.

Qualifications

The 0950 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here.

Promotion Potential

NH-None

How You Will Be Evaluated

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here: Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

Benefits

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Who Can Apply

• Open to the public

Required Documents

Resume: You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide: Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information: Job title Detailed duties and accomplishments Employer's name and address Supervisor's name and phone number Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.) Hours per week Salary, if applicable Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

How to Apply

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What to Expect Next

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Other Information

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About the Agency

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) will be used to form a pool of qualified applicants who will be considered for direct hire vacancies as they become available. To learn more about the United States Space Force Mission click here