Paralegal Specialist

The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrow's Air Force is tested! Long considered the "Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe", AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history!

Paralegal Specialist:

Join the legal team that provides Air Force leaders and personnel with professional, timely, full-spectrum legal support to enable test, readiness, war-winning capabilities, and mission accomplishment.

About the Role:

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Position (NH-0950-02) to work at the 96 Test Wing Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (96 TW/JA) at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.

96TH TEST WING MISSION: We test and evaluate state-of-the-art weapon systems and cyberspace capabilities, provide quality installation and mission support, and serve as responsible stewards of our resources to deliver war-winning capabilities.

PURPOSE: To support the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) as a paralegal, providing legal support for the most complex, often precedent, installation level cases in military justice, administrative law, claims, environmental law, contract law, labor law, international law, and operations law to the 96th Test Wing and tenant units. To support representation of Air Force (AF) interests in various forums and support the defense of the AF in litigation. To provide legal assistance to eligible beneficiaries pursuant to the AF Legal Assistance Program.

APPLY NOW! THIS JOB CAN CLOSE AT ANY TIME!

Location: Eglin AFB, FL

Typical 2026 salary range: $40,736 - $97,087 per year (includes locality)

Telework Information: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"

Travel Requirements: No travel

Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

Desired Skills:

-An Associate 's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university in Paralegal Science (or similar field) is desired.

-Knowledge of rules, procedures, policies, and programs of the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate to perform the procedural and administrative work of the organization sue as preparing and editing legal documents and administrative correspondence, maintaining files and record , and assembling information for various legal documents and reports; knowledge of legal services and terminology in the area of military justice, legal assistance, and legal research techniques; and knowledge of grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and required legal formats and directives regarding preparation of written communications to produce legal and administrative documents and communications.

-Ability to interpret and apply regulatory and procedural requirements to process unusually difficult and complicated transactions.

Major Duties: (Enter no more than 10 MAJOR Duties in bullet format NOT paragraphs)

-Conduct in-depth research, draft charges/packages for judicial, nonjudicial actions (Article 15/UCMJ), administrative separations, and manage the lifecycle of legal proceedings-from evidence gathering and witness interviews to the assembly of final transcripts.

-Participate in the Victim and Witness Assistance Program (VWAP) and ensure all actions adhere to the Manual for Courts-Martial (MCM).

-Utilize specialized databases including DCMS, AMJAMS, and WASP to monitor case progress, analyze disciplinary trends, and prepare briefings for leadership.

-Provide essential front-desk and administrative support for the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate's legal assistance program. Includes: receiving visitors, routing inquiries, and managing correspondence suspense and scheduling systems.

-Serve as a Notary Public under state and Air Force guidelines and acts as a formal witness for legal documents.

-Prepare critical paperwork, including wills, powers of attorney, deeds, and promissory notes.

-Monitor, inventory, and order publications and forms to ensure that adequate supplies are available.

-Assist assigned personnel in processing travel order requests and vouchers and may assist visiting personnel or witnesses/experts with transportation and billeting arrangements in Defense Travel System (DTS).

-Perform other administrative, clerical, or additional duties in support of the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate.

Qualifications/Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship (Required)

PROBATIONARY PERIOD STATEMENT: (Required) - For All Positions

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

(NOTE: Typically, the 1-year probationary period is for Competitive Jobs, and 2-year trail period is for Excepted Jobs.)

Security Clearance: (Required) Must be able to obtain and maintain and "Secret" security clearance.

Top 5-6 job related KSAs: (Required)

Understanding of hardware and software installation and integration requirements for office automation systems, LAN administration, and working knowledge of Judge Advocate specific software/web-based programs is required.

Knowledge of grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and required legal formats and directives regarding preparation of written communications to produce legal and administrative documents and communications is required.

Skill in logic and interpersonal skills to conduct interviews, recognize, explore, and exploit leads, detect discrepancies in information, distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information, and analyze, interpret, and evaluate information obtained is required.

Knowledge of principles and concepts to interpret regulation and instructions is required.

Understanding of the Staff Judge Advocate Manpower Standard and civilian personnel actions both GS and NSPS personnel programs, is required.

Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits:

Paid Time Off:

11 Federal Holidays each year

13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)

Paid Vacation Time:

13-26 days per year based on length of employment

Health Insurance:

No waiting period to qualify for you and your family

Retirement:

Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)

Basic Benefits Plan

Social Security:

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), like a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)

Health & Wellness:

Various Medical

Flexible Spending Account

Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance

Work/Life Balance:

Family and Medical Leave Act

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)

Career Development:

Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities

Career enhancement and promotion opportunities

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AFTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer