Technical Writer-Editor (Legal Analyst)

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Defense Logistics Agency

Defense Logistics Agency

Technical Writer-Editor (Legal Analyst)

Richmond, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Telework Eligible

    Yes

    Major Duties

    • Assist any practice area or program team within the office, as assigned, to include contracts, fraud, litigation, labor/employment, administrative, and installation law actions.
    • Edit and finalize documents pending attorney review and signature, where required, manage the publication and dissemination of legal information through various channels, including assigned programs.
    • Monitor the effectiveness of legal information programs and make recommendations for improvement.
    • Under the direction of an attorney, research, analyze, write, and edit a wide range of legal documents and materials in the assigned legal practice area(s), including litigation documents, investigative materials, policy documents,...
    • ...information papers, legal positions/opinions and analyses, ethics advisories and opinions, newsletters, training materials, handbooks, etc., ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency with agency policies and legal requirements.
    • Provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys and staff, including filing, organizing, and gathering information, preparing reports and spreadsheets, assisting attorneys, and interacting with people in and outside the Government.
    • In coordination with the Supervisor, provide team leadership, guidance, training, support, encouragement, and mentorship to team members and in support of DLA Weapons Support’s Office of Counsel’s mission.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Qualification Summary

    To qualify for a Technical Writer - Editor (Legal Analyst), your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-11level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Applying legal knowledge in legal writing and editing acquired through roles as a writer or editor of technicalreports, articles, manuals or specifications. Developing, writing, editing, and publishing a wide range of legal documents, translating complex legal topicsinto plain language while managing the final distribution of all materials. Administering key legal programs such as Ethics, FOIA, and Procurement Fraud, while providing high-levelparalegal support and conducting conflict-of-interest reviews for senior officials. Conducting in-depth research on complex legal issues to advise senior leadership and using this expertise tocreate and deliver training materials for agency personnel. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

  • Compensation
    $93,400-$121,551 per year
  • Industry
    Government Relations
  • Fun Fact
    Working for the Defense Logistics Agency means being part of the largest logistics agency in the Department of Defense. Our 25,000 employees are dedicated to providing essential services to military and federal organizations.
  • About Us

    The Nation's Logistics Combat Support Agency, responsible for delivering agile, adaptive, and resilient logistics support across the continuum of conflict.