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ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (GENERAL)

Employer
USAJobs
Location
Andrews AFB, Maryland
Closing date
Dec 9, 2021
Duties

  • As a senior attorney, advises the Air Force District of Washington (AFDW) Chief of General Law, the SJA (Staff Judge Advocate), the AFDW Commander, AFDW staff, subordinate organizations, Pentagon personnel
  • cont'd: at the Headquarters Air Force and Secretariat level, and Air Force organizations worldwide on a host of general law matters.
  • For the most complex legal issues impacting all levels of Air Force organizations worldwide, prepares for and represents the AFDW and its legal interests and obligations in correspondence, meetings, negotiations,
  • cont'd: and judicial and administrative hearings, involving federal, state, and local officials, parties with adverse interests, and commercial entities.
  • Responsible for providing dedicated operational law and emergency management support to the Chief of Operational Law, Chief of General Law, the SJA (Staff Judge Advocate), the AFDW/320 Air Expeditionary Wing
  • cont'd: (320 AEW) Commander, AFDW/320 AEW staff, and subordinate organizations.
  • Balances the interest of a variety of clients, both internal and external to the organization, the AF, DoD, and outside agencies to achieve mission goals and objectives.


Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
  • Employee must be able to obtain and maintain secret security clearance.
  • Employee must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, and be currently licensed as an attorney, in active (or equivalent) status and in good standing, with the bar of a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth.
  • Employee must adhere to the Air Force Rules of Professional Conduct.
  • Employee may be required to work overtime.
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • Attorney appointments are subject to serve a one-year probationary period.
  • Candidates are not required to have active duty service or veterans? preference to be referred and considered. All qualified candidates who meet the recruitment assessment criteria will be referred to the selecting official.
  • Employee may be required to travel for temporary duty away from home station.
  • Employee may be required to file an Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and annually thereafter.
  • PCS expenses are authorized, and will be paid (This is a Centrally Managed Position).
  • Employee may be required to work additional duties as assigned.
  • Must have a law degree (J.D. or LL.B) from an ABA accredited law school and be a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a state or the District of Columbia


Qualifications

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • You MUST have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LLB or JD).
  • In addition, at the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status with a bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status.
AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to the above requirement, you must have professional legal experience in excess of three (3) years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position, such as: Research and respond to difficult legal questions and methods of research, analyzing, interpreting, and applying Federal and State laws, regulations, policy directives, contracts, and other legal instruments; Examine, interpret, and advise on cases, instruments, directives, and makes recommended improvements or reversal of any adverse trends with attention to high risk/problem prone areas of adjudication; Provide legal advice on high-level inquiries, proposed legislation, policies, and regulations where a legal or legal related issues is involved; Develop solutions to problems involving highly intricate legal, factual, and political questions, and provides correct, practical legal advice and services in a timely manner.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
  • Mastery knowledge of applicable law pertaining to the specialized areas of legal practice, as determined by the SJA, in order to provide legal advice and counsel to command and management and represent AF interests.
  • Knowledge of information management systems and methodology pertaining to managing attorney tasks, legal office documents, electronic communications and work product.
  • Skill in recognizing and analyzing key legal issues in a factual situation and applying well-reasoned analysis to reach clear, concise conclusions. Ability to prepare cases for trial and/or try cases before a court, administrative body, or an official having quasi-judicial power.
  • Skill in performing legal research using a broad array of contemporary research mechanisms and resources, including electronic, and in collecting factual information relevant to a legal problem presented.
  • Ability to research legal issues, analyze complex factual situations in light of general legal principles and the results of research, and prepare legal opinions. Ability to make autonomous decisions on recommended policies when no clear precedent exists.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of high-level individuals, in and outside the legal profession, both orally and in writing, in both formal and informal settings.
  • At the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status and in good standing with a bar of the highest court of a State, US commonwealth, US territory, or the District of Columbia. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status and dated within four months of application.

    PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

    VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

    Education

    Must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, and be currently licensed as an attorney, in active (or equivalent) status and in good standing, with the bar of a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth. The attorney must maintain such bar membership in at least one jurisdiction during the entire course of employment with the Air Force.

    Additional information

    Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

    Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

    120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

    Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

    Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.

    If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application . The Vacancy ID is 11305354

    Department of the Air Force has implemented COVID-19 vaccination requirements set forth in Executive Order 14043. Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. Upon selection, you will be required to provide documentation proof as "fully vaccinated" prior to issuance of a firm job offer. Air Force will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required exemption from this requirement. More information on COVID requirements may be found here .

    If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here .

    Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.

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