Paralegal Specialist Direct Hire Authority

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide legal, technical, and administrative support to attorneys assigned to the Air Force Materiel Command Law Office, Procurement Fraud Law Division (AFMCLO/JAF).

Duties

• 1) Provides paralegal support in the specialized practice of civil litigation to AFMCLO procurement fraud attorneys, attorneys in the field, AFMC headquarters, DAF headquarters, the Air Force General Counsel's Office, United States Attorney's offices, the Department of Justice (DoJ), investigators, and contracting personnel. 2) Provides written and oral legal reviews to attorneys and staff on complex questions of law and fact pertaining to civil acquisition fraud cases, proposed suspension and debarment actions, proposed contractual actions, and proposed settlement of these actions. 3) Provides substantive development of complex case files for use in civil litigation, alternate dispute resolution (ADR), and discovery. 4) Participates in, prepares, and conducts formal and informal training for attorneys, paralegals, investigators, contracting personnel, and others. 5) Responsible for the timely completion of administrative duties as assigned by AFMCLO leadership and delgated authorities.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.