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Legal Assistant
Office of the Secretary of the Interior · Posted 61 days ago
About the Role
The Department of the Interior is devoted to protecting and preserving the natural resources of this great nation, including National Parks, Landmarks, and the well-being of communities, including those of Native American, Alaska Natives and affiliated Islanders.
What You'll Do
- →These positions are located within the Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, DAS-Administrative Services, Office of Hearings and Appeals, Probate Hearings Division, Albuquerque Field Office/Twin Cities Field Office, duty stationed in Albuquerque, New Mexico or Bloomington, Minnesota.
- →At the full performance level (GS-07) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 1.
- →Receive and transfer phone calls, take and timely communicate phone messages in a professional manner; answer basic and routine questions and inquiries from interested parties; prepare and send faxes and emails; prepare and review time and attendance records. 2.
- →Process all incoming mail, including correspondence from parties or attorneys, returned mail from notices and decisions, additional document submissions from agencies or other parties.
- →Copy, mail, and scan documents. 3.
- →Review incoming probate case material to ensure it is current and complete; maintain case files from initial filing to completion, correctly input data into docketing system on a timely basis, and search various system records when additional information is required.
- →Maintain complete and orderly files in a manner that expedites retrieval; understand and ensure record and privacy requirements are followed. 4.
- →Use online legal, tracking, or other resources and databases to obtain information.
- →Retrieve and input data into electronic docketing systems; perform administrative duties using electronic databases, systems, and software. 5.
- →Review outgoing decisions, notices, and other documents for grammatical and spelling errors. 6.
- →Coordinate travel arrangements, prepare travel authorizations, and prepare vouchers in a timely manner. 7.
- →Arrange facilities for conferences and hearings and prepare presentation material or background documentation. 8.
- →Responsible for ordering and maintaining adequate supply inventories, tracking property, and ensuring equipment such as copiers, faxes, and shredders are maintained in good working order and in accordance with requirements.
- →Telework: The Office of the Secretary has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for situational telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination.
- ✓You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
- ✓You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire.
- ✓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.
- ✓See http://www.sss.gov/.
- ✓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.
- ✓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: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4
Personality Fit
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
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