Attorney Advisor (General)-Direct Hire Authority

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to advise the 96 TW Commander, as well as subordinate and tenant unit commanders and managers, on a host of general law matters.

Duties

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• For the most complex installation legal issues, prepares for and represents the AF/installation and its legal interests in correspondence, meetings, negotiations, and judicial and administrative hearings, involving federal, state, and local (and overseas, foreign) officials, parties with adverse interests, and commercial entities.
• Advocates AF positions and defends AF legal interests in meetings and negotiations with outside officials and entities, in order to reach agreements that permit the unconstrained execution of the AF mission and preserve command prerogatives.
• Prepares cases for litigation, provides legal support during litigation, and, when designated, represents the federal government or the AF in judicial or administrative proceedings.
• Provides legal assistance to active duty military, dependents, eligible Department of Defense (DoD) civilians, retirees, and other DoD cardholders, consistent with Air Force Instructions (AFIs) and legal office policy. In line with professional responsibility standards, counsels clients on various personal civil legal matters, such as marriage, divorce, paternity, child support, child custody, consumer law, real property or automobile purchase, sale, or lease, bankruptcy, financing, immigration, citizenship, redress for personal injury, estate planning, probate, and taxes.
• Interviews clients in person to assess legal needs.

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Position may require an appropriate security clearance
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• 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.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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). You must provide a copy of your Law School Transcripts.
• 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 the date obtained is shown and reflects that it is dated within four months of the application and it shows that you are in "active" status. A copy of the Bar Card is not acceptable proof of good standing.

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Specialized Experience: In addition to the basic requirement: you must have professional legal experience in excess of two (2) years that commensurate with the position's duties and responsibilities.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this General Attorney position is a highly experienced and adaptable legal professional who thrives in a large, complex, and dynamic legal environment. While the candidate may bring specialized expertise in one or more areas of general law-such as contract, labor, environmental, or administrative law-they must possess the intellectual agility and professional drive to master the full spectrum of the installation's legal portfolio. This individual excels at tackling novel, often first-of-their-kind issues, providing sound judgment and legally compliant advice to support the diverse missions of the 96th Test Wing and its numerous mission partners. Embodying the vision of a legal professional as a mission asset, the ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who seeks out innovative and legally sound solutions that enable the warfighter. They possess the unwavering integrity to advise against actions when legally or ethically required, but their focus is always on finding a path to "yes" through creative, mission-focused counsel. They are a skilled advocate and negotiator, comfortable representing Air Force interests in a variety of settings and providing clear, decisive guidance to commanders. The candidate is also a collaborative team player and a natural mentor. Joining a large and highly experienced legal team, they are expected to work collegially, sharing their expertise and contributing to a culture of excellence. A commitment to developing the next generation of legal professionals is essential, and the candidate should demonstrate a willingness to mentor junior attorneys. The ideal candidate is, above all, a dedicated public servant committed to upholding the highest standards of the legal profession while actively advancing the national defense mission.

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:

1. 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.

2. 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 AF legal assistance practice.

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

4. Ability to research legal issues, analyze complex factual situations in light of general legal principles and the results of research, and prepare legal opinions.

5. 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.

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

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 within last 4 months, 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

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

"This job announcement may close at any time - apply now!"

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.

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

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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