Attorney-Adviser

The Air Force Civilian Service

$95K — $115K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Active attorney licensing in good standing
  • Extensive knowledge in administrative, environmental, contract, labor, and international law
  • Strong analytical and case-preparation skills
  • Effective oral and written communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Support the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) by providing legal advice on complex cases
  • Represent the Department of the Air Force (DAF) in various legal forums
  • Assist in the defense of the DAF in litigation matters
  • Provide legal assistance to eligible beneficiaries as part of the AF Legal Assistance Program
  • Conduct legal research and prepare well-reasoned legal opinions
  • Communicate effectively with individuals across all levels of the organization

Benefits

  • Potential recruitment and relocation incentives
  • Available situational telework options
  • Payment for PCS expenses in accordance with regulations
  • Training and career development opportunities
  • Significant exposure to varied legal practice areas across military law
Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Attorney-Adviser (General) (NH-0905-03) to work for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the 88th Air Base Wing at Wright Patterson AFB (WPAFB) in Fairborn, OH.

This position can close at any time. Apply Now!

Value of Position (VoP): 83.4

Recruitment, Relocation costs or other incentives may be available.

Situational Telework may be available.

Qualifications:

In this position you will support the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) as a senior attorney, providing legal advice for the most complex, often precedential, installation level cases in administrative law, claims, environmental, contract, labor and international law, to WPAFB units, tenants and Geographically Separated Units (GSUs). You will represent the Department of the Air Force (DAF) interests in various forums and support the defense of the DAF in litigation and provide legal assistance to eligible beneficiaries pursuant to the AF Legal Assistance Program.

U.S. Citizenship is required.

A graduate of a law school accredited by the ABA 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.

PCS expenses are authorized will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. This is a Centrally Managed position under the Legal Career Field.

RECRUITMENT KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA):

Knowledge of applicable law pertaining to the specialized areas of legal practice, as determined by the SJA, to provide legal advice/counsel to command and management and represent DAF interests.

Sufficient knowledge of federal, state, and local law, as it impacts the private individual, to provide personal legal assistance to eligible beneficiaries across the typical range of the DAF legal assistance practice.

Skill in recognizing and analyzing key legal issues in a factual situation and applying well-reasoned analysis to reach clear, concise conclusions.

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 communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals, in and outside the legal profession, both orally and in writing, in both formal and informal settings.

Ability to prepare cases for trial and/or try cases before a court, administrative body, or an official having quasi-judicial power.

Other Significant facts pertaining to this position are:

Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an AF-wide mobility agreement

May be required to work overtime.

Work may occasionally require travel from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft.

Obtain maintain Security clearance.

Employee may be required to file an Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and annually thereafter.

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