Legal Assistant, GS-0986-07, Reassignment (58323)

Announcement Type

TARP - Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp/VIOP)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Mobile District

Locations (City, State)

Mobile, AL

Position Overview/Duties

This is an internal announcement for a Legal Assistant, GS-0986-07, in the South Atlantic Division, Mobile District, Office of Counsel.

Position Title: Legal Assistant, GS-0986-07

Who May Apply: This position is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY. You must be a GS-07 to qualify.

Open Period: 15 September-15 October 2025

Duty Location: Mobile, AL.

Interested candidates should provide their resume in TARP, and be prepared to provide current SF-50 upon request.

• Current permanent USACE GS-07 will be considered for reassignment.

Duties:

• Responsible for office administration matters, such as time and attendance, travel orders, IT support, ordering office supplies and equipment, and property accountability.
• Receives telephone calls, e-mails, and visitors, provides information or other assistance, or refers inquiries to appropriate staff members.
• Responsible for clerical support and legal assistance to the attorneys in all practice areas, including maintaining files in the electronic network filing system and updating the case management database.
• Performs multiple and varied clerical duties, such as maintaining office property log, using the government purchase card to procure supplies and equipment, and assisting with tracking and reporting requirements.
• Maintains office calendars and schedules appointments and meetings.
• Assists attorneys in preparation of legal filings, administrative records, and discovery responses for submission to court, board, or opposing party.
• Assists attorneys and paralegals in proofing and finalizing legal filings and pleadings, using computer software to correct format and checking readability, continuity, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Other Essential Information:

Join an outstanding legal team supporting complex programs throughout Alabama. This position provides administrative and legal support to Mobile District's Office of Counsel, which has 5 paraprofessionals and over 12 attorneys. More information about the District: https://www.sam.usace.army.mil/. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and is firmly committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Other Conditions and Requirements

This job opportunity is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY 

This opportunity is being announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP). Current, permanent USACE employees with noncompetitive eligibility to be placed in this position are eligible to apply. This Program may only be utilized for non-competitive placements; to include voluntary reassignments, promotions not-to-exceed 120 days, voluntary changes to lower grade, details, and deployment opportunities. Employees interested in permanent or temporary promotions of longer than 120 days must apply through USAJOBS, or other approved merit procedures or hiring authorities. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP.

Other Requirements: 

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.                  
• PCS may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized. Before the payment of a Relocation Incentive, an employee must provide residence documentation and maintain a residence in the new geographic location for the duration of the service agreement.
• This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position may be eligible for situational telework.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.