Paralegal Specialist
Space Systems Command
Los Angeles
Posted October 11, 2026
Description
<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><p>The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Space Base Delta 3 (SBD 3) Judge Advocate/Legal Office (JA) at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California is searching for a Paralegal Specialist (NH-0950-03, GS 12/13 equivalent). Description: Space Base Delta 3 (SBD 3) serves as the operational host and support installation for Space Systems Command (SSC)-the epicenter of research, development, acquisition, and sustainment for the nation's military space systems.</p><p>As a Senior Paralegal within the SBD 3 Legal Office, you will drive the operational tempo and legal integrity of our installation law practice by managing all aspects of the effective, efficient daily operations of the legal office while working alongside military and civilian attorneys, senior base commanders, program managers, and federal investigators to support billions of dollars in defense space programs, critical infrastructure operations, and statutory compliance.</p><p>In this high-impact role, you will partner closely with contract and general law attorneys across complex installation law disciplines, serve as the primary focal point for the installation's Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) Program, design and deliver formal educational briefings, and act as the professional face and primary liaison for executive legal customer service across the entire installation.</p><p>The ideal candidate possesses comprehensive knowledge of federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, combined with a proven ability to research, analyze, and interpret complex legal documents to make and articulate legally sound, logical decisions in case preparation.</p><p>This accomplished professional demonstrates the project management expertise required to oversee funding, scheduling, and resources, alongside the human resources acumen to manage all aspects of military and civilian staffing, position classification, and personnel development within the directorate.</p><p>A skilled leader and mentor, they can seamlessly plan, organize, and adjust multi-segment work operations to meet program objectives, motivate personnel, leverage modern computer-based office systems, and communicate with exceptional clarity both orally and in writing across all levels of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, and other Federal organizations.</p><p>Key Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of and ability to research analyze and interpret legal documents and apply the information to case preparation. Ability to manage projects, including funding and scheduling. Ability to make and articulate legally sound logical decisions and skill in applying the law to specific situations. Knowledge of federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.</p><p>Knowledge and ability in using computer-based programs and systems that are used by office staff. Ability and skill to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with staff at all levels of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense and other Federal organizations. Ability and skill to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization.</p><p>Ability and skill to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. Ability to manage all aspects of military and civilian human resources within the directorate, including the staffing and classification of positions, and the development and processing of requests for additional personnel.</p><h3>Which agency is hiring for this position?</h3><p>This position is with Space Systems Command, Department of the Air Force.</p><h3>What is the salary for this position?</h3><p>The posted pay range is $104349 – $161313/yr.</p><h3>Is this position remote or telework eligible?</h3><p>This position is eligible for telework.</p><h3>What security clearance is required?</h3><p>This position requires a Secret security clearance.</p><h3>What is the application deadline?</h3><p>Applications close on 2026-10-16.</p><h3>Who is eligible to apply?</h3><p>This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.</p><h3>Related Searches</h3><p>Paralegal Specialist, Paralegal Specialist jobs, Paralegal Specialist careers, apply Paralegal Specialist, Paralegal Specialist in Los Angeles, Paralegal Specialist jobs Los Angeles, Paralegal Specialist in California, Paralegal Specialist jobs California, jobs in Los Angeles, careers in Los Angeles, jobs in California, federal jobs in California, government jobs California, jobs in Los Angeles, California, Space Systems Command, Space Systems Command jobs, Space Systems Command careers, Space Systems Command Los Angeles, Department of the Air Force, Department of the Air Force jobs, USAJOBS Paralegal Specialist, public jobs, telework eligible jobs, Secret clearance jobs, Paralegal Specialist salary</p><p>Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-11 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov</p><br />#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Overview
Location
Los Angeles
Job Type
full time
Date Posted
October 11, 2026