ATTORNEY-ADVISOR(GENERAL) at Minot

JOB SUMMARY:

The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win…in air, space and cyberspace.

To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

WHO MAY APPLY: Click here for more information.  You MUST have one or more identified eligibilities in order to be considered.  **Air Force is not responsible for erroneous eligibilities you list or fail to list**

Air Force Employee (Current Permanent Competitive Service Career/Career-Conditional Employee and Current Permanent AF DCIPS Employees with Reinstatement Rights to the Competitive Service); and Military Spouse of an Active Duty Military Member Registered in the DoD Priority Placement Program

 

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.  For additional information, click here.

 

DoD Transfer (Army, Navy, DFAS, etc.--Excluding Air Force)

Employment of People with Disabilities - Schedule A, click here for additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)

Non-DoD Transfer (OPM, VA, Dept of Labor, etc.)

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)

30% Disabled Veterans

Reinstatement

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Travel and relocation expenses will be paid
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal & Regulatory Guidance
• This is a Centrally Managed Position in the Legal Career Field
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance

DUTIES:Back to top

• The primary purpose of this position is to support the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA), providing legal advice and counsel as needed, in administrative law, claims, environmental law, contract law, labor law, international law, and operations law to the 5th Bomb Wing and tenant units.

• Advises the 5th Bomb Wing Commander, as well as subordinate and tenant unit commanders and managers, on a host of general law matters.

• Prepares for and represents the AF/installation and its legal interests in correspondence, meetings, negotiations, and judicial and administrative bearings, involving federal, state, and local (and overseas, foreign) officials, parties with adverse interests, and commercial entities.

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

A professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and active (or equivalent) membership, in good standing, in the bar of the highest court of a state, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. In addition, one of the following requirements must be satisfied:

 

·  Two years of professional legal experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level or NSPS YA2 level; or

·  A second professional law degree (LL.M.), plus one year of professional legal experience at the GS-11 level or NSPS YA2 level.

 

NOTE: An attorney without experience, may in unusual cases, be employed at the GS-12 level, provided the individual has advanced educational attainments substantially beyond those required for work at the GS-11 level, and his or her education clearly indicates ability to perform work of the type to be assigned (e.g., education that included courses directly pertinent to the work of the agency). The essential point in such cases is to ensure that the individual’s education has enabled him or her to step into complete legal work characteristic of the GS-12 level and to operate with the degree of independence and responsibility typical of that level.

 

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: 

 

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.

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.

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.

 

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. 

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims.  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 

 

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.  It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

 

• 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 must be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance.
• Employee may be required to work overtime.
• 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.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position.  Please follow all instructions carefully.  Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

 

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit.  The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire.  If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

 

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

Country: USA, State: North Dakota, City: Minot, Company: U.S. Air Force - Agency Wide.