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Summary

As a Legal Assistant at the GS-0986-6/7, you will be part of Retirement Services, Office of Personnel Management.
Incumbent will collaborate with Appeals Specialists to deliver comprehensive support, encompassing maintenance of an internal tracking database and meticulous evaluation and upkeep of files pertinent to appeal decisions, ensuring alignment with relevant legislation.

Not a remote position and will require reporting onsite to the Theodore Roosevelt Federal Building, Washington, DC.

This job is open to

 

Internal to an agency

 

Current federal employees of this agency.

 

Veterans

 

 

 

Military spouses

 

 

 

Land & base management

 

Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

 

Individuals with disabilities

 

 

 

Federal employees - Competitive service

 

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

 

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

 

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Duties

  • Interacting effectively with diverse groups of people to exchange and collect information.
  • Responding to general queries both in person and on the phone to ensure accurate responses are given.
  • Assisting specialists in preparing for pre-hearing conferences and hearings.
  • Collecting, organize, preserving, and retrieving organization decisions and legislation pertaining to disability benefits for the reference files.
  • Assisting in the preparation of the defense of legal decisions before a Board in the more routine, straight forward appeals with the direction of the legal specialists

RequirementsConditions of Employment

 

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required
  • This position is eligible for inclusion in the bargaining unit. The union that represents employees in this position is the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 32.

 

Qualifications

 

For the GS-6 level: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level in the Federal service that includes assist with interpreting laws, rules, regulations and written guidelines, assist in reviewing legal, retirement or other documents for accuracy in accordance with applicable rules and regulations; and providing assistance in preparing written responses to inquiries.

For the GS-7 level: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service that includes assist with applying and interpreting laws, rules, regulations and written guidelines; reviewing legal, medical, retirement or other documents for accuracy in accordance with applicable rules and regulations; and preparing written responses to inquiries as well as using a variety of tracking and/or financial collection systems. Familiarity with the administrative hearing process or court systems is desired.

Merit promotion applicants must meet the time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
One year at the GS-5 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-6 level.
One year at the GS-6 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-7 level.

This Legal Assistant position grade progression is 6/7/8/9

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Additional information

 

Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Incentive payments may be considered.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM.

During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility
requirements visit the following websites:

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)

Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request an RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency-Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency-Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency-Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need an RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire