Legal Assistant, GS-986-05/06/07
Location: Billings, Montana
Description: Department Of The Interior is at present looking to employ Legal Assistant, GS-986-05/06/07 right now, this position will be depute in Montana. More complete informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. The Department of the Interior is devoted to
protecting and preserving the natural resources of this great nation,
including National Parks, Landmar! ks, and the well-being of communities,
including those of Native American, Alaska Natives, Native
Hawaiians, and affiliated Islanders.
This position is located in the Probate Hearings
Division office in the Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) Billings,
Montana. The incumbent reports to the Supervisory Administrative Law
Judge and performs legal, clerical and administrative support functions
for the office.
The
Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) has determined that the duties of
this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed
to telework with supervisor approval. KEY REQUIREMENTS
You must be a U.S. Citizen.
You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination
You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire.
Relocation expenses WILL NOT be authorized.
Travel of 6-10 nights per month may be required.
You will be required to have f! ederal payments made by Direct Deposit. DUTIES:
At the ful! l performance level (GS-7) the duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
Reviews
all material on probate cases to ensure they are current and complete.
Utilizing correct Protrac codes, incumbent maintains and updates case
information from the initial filing to completion, including correctly
coding the case to accurately note case status and location.
Searches
the Bureau of Indian Affairs records for information on decedents,
probate heirs, relations, inventories of decedents' trust or restricted
estates, and debts of decedents. Utilizing Protrac prepares computer
generated hearing notices, posting notices and attendance tracking
documents, and is responsible for mailing and posting of notices, as
required by law.
Attends hearings and services as the principle
assistant, performing the duties of a court reporter, operating the
recording equipment efficiently so as not to ! disrupt the proceedings.
Responsible for the accurate transcription and certification of the
recorded hearings and testimony material.
Responsible for the
orderly administrative operation of the office and coordinates with
others to accomplish work-related activities. Utilizing Protrac case
management system, monitors and updates the progress of pending items
and ensures deadlines are met.
Receives all incoming
correspondence, emails, facsimiles and deliveries, reviewing each
document for appropriate course of action and inputs required codes into
Protrac case management system for each item. All correspondence is
copies, filed and noted on the case tracking form. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Minimum Qualification Requirements
GS-05
ALL applicants must meet the requirements for the GS-05 grade level via one of the following means: Education: Four full years (120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours) beyond hig! h school at an accredited institution. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)
OR
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience totaling 100% of the requirement. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)
NOTE: IF YOU ARE QUALIFYING FOR THE GS-5 GRADE LEVEL BASED ON WHOLE OR PART ON EDUCATION YOU MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS TO VERIFY EDUCATION. GS-06
Specialized! Experience GS-6: To qualify for the GS-6 level, all applicants must possess at least one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-5 level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as: experience in a business setting; sorting and distributing mail; using basic computer software skills to produce reports, drafting correspondence; maintain and creating spreadsheets and maintain electronic calendars. Preparing travel authorizations and vouchers; researching Federal and State laws for case development; utilizing electronic research tools; attending probate hearings; reviewing legal documents for completeness and daily utilization of an electroni! c litigation case management system.
GS-07
Specialized Exper! ience GS-7: Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as: experience in a business setting; sorting and distributing mail; using basic computer software skills to produce reports, drafting correspondence; maintain and creating spreadsheets and maintain electronic calendars. Preparing travel authorizations and vouchers; researching Federal, State and Indian Probate laws for case development; utilizing electronic research tools; attending and assisting during probate hearings; drafting and reviewing decisions; confirming the correct distribution of Native American trust land and monies; reviewing and ensuring legal documents are complete; daily utilization of an electronic litigation case management system and competence utilizing court reporting eq! uipment.
Additional information on
the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification
Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at
OPMÂ's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp
Education: If this position
requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are
qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to
provide transcripts as proof of meeting the requirements. Failure to
provide the documents will result in you receiving an INELIGIBLE rating. Foreign Education:
Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United
States may be used to meet the specific educational requirements as
stated above. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign
education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational
institution in the United States. For more information ! on how foreign
education is evaluated, visit: https://www.op! m.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp .
Selective Service: If you are a
male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you
have registered with the Selective Service system, or are exempt from
having to do so under the Selective Service Law. http://www.sss.gov .
Veterans Preference: If you are
entitled to veteran's preference, indicate the type of preference you
are claiming on your resume, and in the occupational Online Questionnaire Your veteran's preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your resume and responses to the self-assessment
questions are an integral part of the process for determining your
qualifications for this position. Therefore, it is important that your
resume supports your responses to the assessment questions.
There are several parts of the application process that affect the overall evaluati! on of your application:
1. Your resume which is part of your USAJOBS profile
2. Your responses to the online questionnaire
3. Your required and supporting documents, as outlined in the announcement
Category Rating will be used in the ranking and selection process for this position.
The categories are Best Qualified, Well Qualified, and Qualified. VeteransÂ' preference rules for category rating will be applied.
Once the application process is complete, we
will review your application to ensure you meet the job requirements.
To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume,
supporting documentation, and responses to the View Occupational Questionnaire View Assessment Questions
will be made. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses
to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which
your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required for !
this position. Your resume must clearly support your self-elected responses to the occupational questionnaire/assessment associated with
this vacancy announcement. In the event your self-elected responses to
the occupational questionnaire/assessment cannot be verified within the
contents of your resume, your rating will be adjusted accordingly, and
may subsequently place you in a lower quality category.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
As part of the application process, you are
required to respond to a series of questions designed to assess your
possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Legal Knowledge: Knowledge of generally accepted principles for researching Federal and State law for case development; skill and ability to utilize legal research tools; knowledge of legal standards and skill in drafting documents. Administrative Support: Knowledge and ability to successfully perform administrative suppo! rt functions in a business setting. Computer Skills: Knowledge and ability to utilize computer software to draft legal documents and electronically manage case files. BENEFITS:
To explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees, visit the Office of Personnel Management's website at http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc . OTHER INFORMATION:
Important Note : All Department of the Interior (DOI) employees are subject to the conflict of interest restrictions imposed upon all employees of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government and may be required to file a Financial Disclosure Report. In addition, DOI employees, GS-15 and above, who work in the Office of the Secretary; along with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) employees (at ALL grade levels), are further restricted concerning their interests in Federal lands and resources administere! d or controlled by the Department of the Interior. This includes holdin! g stock in energy corporations which lease Federal lands (e.g.: oil, gas, coal, alternative energy resources, etc.). If you have any such investments you should contact the DOI, BOEM or BSEE Ethics Office before accepting employment. DOI employees are held to the highest level of integrity. Employees must be objective and impartial in the performance of their work. All potential issues (e.g.: work-related interactions with friends, family members, or previous employers) must be disclosed at the time of application or during the interview process.
If you are a status applicant (current permanent Federal employee or former permanent Federal employee with reinstatement eligibility), or are eligible under a special appointing authority and you are selected under this vacancy, you may be subject to serving a new one-year probationary period.
Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent politic! al appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Officer.
If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit proof by the closing date of the announcement that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP or you will not receive priority consideration. The proof includes a copy of the agency notice, your most recent Performance Rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty station. To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, you must earn a minimum score of 85 or above (prior to the assignment of veteran's preference) on the rating criteria for this position.
! Recruitment methods and selection procedures will be based solely on m! erit after fair and open competitive, and will be made without regard to political, religious, or labor organization affiliation or non-affiliation, marital status, race, color, sex, national origin, non-disqualifying disability, sexual orientation, or age.
A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work with the U.S. Department of the Interior. The preliminary background check consists of a search of Office of Personnel Management and Department of Defense background investigation files and an FBI National Criminal History Fingerprint Check; it may take up to 3 weeks to complete. If selected for this position, you will be extended a tentative offer of employment pending a satisfactory background check. Current Federal employees or individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check; these will be handled on a case-by-case basis in coordination with the Bureau ! security office.
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