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NATO · 1 day ago

Staff Assistant (Legal Support)

United States of America-Norfolk

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$5,924.94/mo - $5,924.94/mo

2+ years exp

NATO's Joint Force Command Norfolk (JFCNF) is seeking a Staff Assistant (Legal Support) to provide paralegal assistance to military and civilian staff members. The role involves legal guidance on various matters, maintaining legal records, and supporting the Office of the Legal Advisor in compliance with NATO policies.

GovernmentPoliticsSecurity

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Provide paralegal assistance on behalf of the Office of the LEGAD to assist all non-US JFCNF military and civilian staff members and their dependents to move to and live in the USA. Known colloquially as “Legal Assistance” this includes providing initial guidance to JFCNF staff on entitlements and obligations regards the following (including but not limited to):

Visa and residence matters

Employment in the USA

Education in the USA

Payment of Property taxes and other local taxation

State and Federal court matters; and

Driving and insurance matters

Providing and maintaining a contact database of suitably-qualified US Attorneys to give to JFCNF staff members should they require substantive legal advice on any of the above matters

Paralegal assistance for all areas covered by the Office of the LEGAD as required by the Chief LEGAD

Researching, analysing and studying law sources for preparing drafts of legal briefs for approval, review, and advance use by Legal Advisers on operational and international legal issues

Proofreading legal documents as required

Maintaining retrieval and information storage services including legal search facilities and library.Acts as Information Management Staff Officer for LEGAD in Information Management Working Group if required by Chief LEGAD

Acts as (alt) Lessons Learned point of contact; attends the Lessons Learned Working Group if required by Chief LEGAD

Maintains legal records

Serves as (alt) Training Officer for courses, seminars, conferences if required by Chief LEGAD

Acts as data protection processor for the Office

Keeps abreast of law developments relevant to the Legal Advisor activities and (legal) office management tools and procedures

Performs a range of different work activities in a variety of structured environments, using appropriate methods, tools and applications in a rational and organised approach

Plans and schedules own work within short time horizons

Provides general office support and direct administrative support to the chief LEGAD and to other members of the Office of the LEGAD as directed by the LEGAD

Qualification

Legal AssistanceParalegal SupportLegal ResearchNotary Public CertificationRecord ManagementOffice Equipment ProficiencyCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Higher Secondary education and intermediate vocational training in library, information science, management information systems, computer science or related discipline; and Minimum two years' experience of providing office support and performing administrative duties

Two-four years' experience as a Legal Assistant in a legal assistance environment involving direct problem-solving interaction with clients

Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner

Good oral and written communication skills

Strong organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills

Practical experience using modern office equipment

Eligibility for certification as a Notary Public for Commonwealth of Virginia

English - SLP 3333 - (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)