Juristischer Sachbearbeiter (Uebers./Dolmetsch
Kaiserslautern, Germany
Ausschreibungsbereich
WHO MAY APPLY?
Current INTERNAL Local National Employees throughout Germany. This covers all current Local National employees of the U.S. Forces in Germany, including U.S. Air Force and AAFES-Europe within Germany.
and
EXTERNAL Local National Applicants, who reside in Germany.
Hauptaufgaben
Serves as paralegal, victim witness liaison, and translator in support of the work of the International Law Division. The Division is responsible for providing legal advice and guidance on all matters involving international law, US and foreign civil and military law, the applicability of United States laws in Germany, and Status of Forces Agreements affecting the command and its personnel. Incumbent is responsible for the examination, preparation, and management of case files for legal action; identification of relevant factual and legal issues; service of documents; translation of case documents, reports and correspondence; and interpreter support during preliminary interviews of witnesses. In addition, incumbent serves as the victim/witness liaison in US forces criminal proceedings. In the event the troop strength or strength of the civilian component increases significantly in the areas for which the Kaiserslautern International Law Division has legal liaison responsibility, the duties outline in paragraph 1 below may be reduced in favor of duties outlined in paragraphs 3 – 5 below.
Interviews clients such as staff action officers, commanders, law enforcement personnel, and legal counsel seeking advice in the above-described areas of law. Receives inquiries and requests for legal review telephonically, electronically, and in person. Directly assists or refers clients and legal counsel to appropriate authorities and legal counsel or legal departments if the legal issue is not appropriate for the immediate office. In complex cases, analyzes initial problem during client intake process; independently identifies what facts are legally significant for attorney's information; and gathers additional facts and information from clients. Compiles gathered information and relevant legal materials; creates appropriate case files; and researches history of similar action in historical files. Maintains an archival system of precedent-setting legal opinions, both in paper and in electronic format, as well as other office files, litigation reports, and legal reference materials. Accounts for incoming and outgoing correspondence, overseeing the archiving of these records in accordance with applicable regulations.
Serves as victim/witness liaison for the Kaiserslautern International Law Division. In that capacity and in cooperation with the trail counsel, informs victims and witnesses of their rights in military and German proceedings, to include the right to restitution. The duties will apply to German proceedings when any portion of the criminal investigation or prosecution was conducted primarily by the Army or other Department of Defense components. Monitors and advises victim/witnesses of US and German trial proceedings, results of trial or appellate proceedings, release of perpetrator from imprisonment or other significant events. Additionally, incumbent assists the trial counsel with locating and interviewing witnesses. In close cooperation with the military justice section, makes necessary travel and lodging arrangements for court martial appearance, and assists the victim with obtaining appropriate compensation under US or German law. Attends victim/witness conference when required.
Translates complex technical and legal documents including court judgements, legal opinions, writs of indictment, statements, medical certificates, reports, expert opinions, affidavits, traffic accident reports, German police reports, claims documents, and correspondence to and from prosecutors, courts and attorneys from German to English and vice versa. Determines whether material for translation should be verbatim, extraction of parts of documents or a summarization of case content, as well as what information is pertinent and essential to provide a comprehensive basis for further review, decision, and legal action taken on cases, reasons for delay, reasons for return of cases, etc.. Provides interpretation and translation support for criminal investigations, trial proceedings, and preliminary interviews with witnesses as required.
Serves documents upon request from German courts and authorities. Receives inquiries and documents and determines nature of actions requested. Takes appropriate action in accordance with standardized office procedures and a detailed catalogue of instructions; determines feasibility of such requests in conjunction with international agreements, administrative agreements, Army regulations, governing jurisdiction exercised by foreign courts over US personnel involved, and previous actions taken by US authorities and personnel. Contacts German legal authorities to obtain additional facts on a case. Based on developed facts of a case, determines type and sequence of actions to be taken by US authorities and personnel established in agreements, US Army regulations and policies, and advises the commander of the individual concerned accordingly. Locates individual concerned. Serves documents on individuals, in person, through the commander or supervisor, by mail or electronically, and explains the administrative process involved. Informs the individual of the content of document served. Renders further explanations if necessary, and advises the individual and the commander/supervisor on proper action to be taken. Refers individuals needing legal advice to legal assistance or counsel in private practice. Notifies pertinent German courts or authorities of actions or proceedings taken and conveys reason for delay in handling requests at the earliest possible time. Returns documents submitted for service to originating German authorities when service cannot be effected by military authorities. Provides notification of new factors introduced to the case such as, proof of payment of the case being litigated or rotation to CONUS. Notifies the commander concerned and USAREUR Vehicle Registry of suspension or revocation of drivers' licenses by German courts or authorities. Composes letters, endorsements for insertion to standard letters, etc. setting forth actions to be taken by individuals and unit commanders involved, as required under SOFA and Supplementary Agreement. For reference and control purposes, maintains logs and case history files.
Serves as caseworker in foreign criminal jurisdiction cases. In this capacity, receives and processes German criminal law case files or documents for notification of commanders, trial counsel or service of process of the individual concerned. Where required, coordinates action with German court and prosecution officials.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifikationsanforderungen
Explanations to the E&T Levels (Education & Training Levels) can be found at the link "Description of the Education & Training Levels".
https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id=0a86e971cd2d2d10aaffb5ebb50f5ac9&view=sp&id=mnrs_kb_article&table=kb_knowledge
C-6:
E&T Level I: 2 years of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 3 years of experience as defined in B below.
Current employees who do not meet E&T Level I and who are not in the same or similar occupation must have 2 additional years of creditable experience as described in A below.
E&T Level II: 1 years of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 3 years of experience as defined in B below.
E&T Level III: 2 years of creditable experience as defined in B below.
E&T Level IV: 1 year of creditable experience as defined in B below.
E&T Level V: No additional experience required.
C-6a:
E&T Level I: 2 years of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 4 years of experience as defined in B below.
Current employees who do not meet E&T Level I and who are not in the same or similar occupation must have 2 additional years of creditable experience as described in A below.
Innerbetriebliche Arbeitnehmer, die den E&T Level I nicht haben und zur Zeit nicht in einer gleichen oder aehnlichen Stelle arbeiten, benoetigen 2 Jahre zusaetzliche Erfahrung wie beschrieben unter A.
E&T Level II: 1 years of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 4 years of experience as defined in B below.
E&T Level III: 3 years of creditable experience as defined in B below.
E&T Level IV: 2 years of creditable experience as defined in B below.
E&T Level V: 1 year of creditable experience as defined in B below.
Current employees who have served one year in the same or similar occupation are qualified for the next higher grade.
Experience A: Included clerical work in an office or store, working with computers, bookkeeping, making and recording inventories, telephone marketing, arranging for events or as a cashier, etc.
Experience B: Experience in the same or similar line of work as the job for which considered. The experience must demonstrate that the applicant possesses the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required in the position. The predominant experience must have been gained at a comparable level of difficulty to the position to be filled. The amount of the higher level experience must be in a reasonable relation to the required total number of years.
• Office automation skills are required.
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY LEVEL:
English Language Proficiency level C1 AND German Language Proficiency level C1 required.
Description of the Language Levels:
https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id=13a66d71cd2d2d10aaffb5ebb50f5aa0&view=sp&id=mnrs_kb_article&table=kb_knowledge
Auswahlkriterien auswählen
General Information for LN Job Announcements - please read:
https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id=77e3ac4a5ce32110924578e08ba9227c&view=sp&id=mnrs_kb_article&table=kb_knowledge
Beschäftigungsbedingungen
This is a permanent fulltime position (38.5 hrs./week).
Position may be filled at the C-06 or at the full performance level, C-6a. The incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher or full performance level in accordance with regulatory requirements, upon completion of required training, and recommendation of supervisor.
• The incumbent of this position is occasionally required to perform TDY (Temporary Duty Travel)
• Employee may perform the work at a location away from the regular worksite (e.g. at home) on a non-routine, ad-hoc basis. This includes work performed to complete a short-term special assignment or to accommodate special circumstances.
WE OFFER:
- a global employer who stands for cultural diversity and equal opportunities
- employment in an international environment with a welcoming atmosphere
- high level of job security and attractive pay under German tariff agreements (CTA II; Protection Agreement) including, but not limited to, the following tariff entitlements:
- 30 days of annual leave; 36 days for severely handicapped employees (additional time-off on 24 & 31 December per tariff agreement)
- vacation and Christmas pay (total of 13 monthly salaries)
- various additional social benefits (e.g., employer pension scheme through Allianz group insurance; property accrual payments)
Beyond the tariff agreement,
- usually time off on 8-9 U.S. holidays due to work hour redistribution (governed by shop agreement)
- employer-specific programs for flexible work schedules; mobile work; length-of-service/performance awards
- health promotion and fitness programs, including free use of employer-run fitness centers.