Legal Assistant

OPEN TO QUALIFIED US CITIZENS.

This announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 11:45 PM EST, 11 September 2026. Job Overview

OPEN TO QUALIFIED US CITIZENS.

This announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 11:45 PM EST, 11 September 2026. The Information & Spectrum Warfare Directorate (RF), Judge Advocate Division seeks to hire a Legal Assistant (Office Automation), DU-0986-03 in Rome, New York. The incumbent will serve as the primary Legal Assistant in the Division. Position Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To Directly supports the Staff Judge Advocate by developing and implementing streamlined office management strategies, managing administrative workflows, overseeing internal suspense tracking, and coordinating facility operations and supply inventories. Acts as the primary liaison for internal and external communications, while proactively managing the office master calendar, scheduling complex engagements, and coordinating professional travel and conference logistics. Conducts comprehensive legal research to identify precedent cases and verify citations, drafting high-quality legal documents, client correspondence, and staff packages requiring minimal revision prior to attorney review. Oversees critical office compliance programs, including managing ethics training databases, monitoring public/confidential financial disclosures, and coordinating unit safety, security training, and inspection readiness. Assists in the end-to-end adjudication of Air Force claims, coordinates the onboarding of new personnel, and actively supports the execution of the Legal Assistance and Preventive Law programs. Required Qualifications United States Citizenship. Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Males must be registered for Selective Service, see if applicable. Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade DU-02/GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Desired Qualifications Proven experience in law office management or high-level executive support, with a demonstrated ability to optimize administrative workflows, manage calendars, and track suspense systems. Proficiency in conducting targeted legal research, identifying precedent cases, and drafting precise legal documents or correspondence requiring minimal attorney revision. Strong organizational skills to oversee critical compliance programs, including tracking ethics training databases, reviewing financial disclosures, and coordinating unit safety or inspection readiness. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a track record of building successful working relationships and resolving problems across diverse internal and external stakeholders. Telework Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy Eligible for a Referral Bonus? No Series 0986 Additional Information Requisition Number 02079 Posting End Date 09/11/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr Air Force Research Laboratory