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Serves as the senior litigation attorney for the Military Personnel Branch of the Litigation ... DOD) military personnel programs, policies, and decisions in federal, state, and foreign courts.
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... with DoD Directive 5500-7-R. * This position requires the incumbent to maintain active bar ... Applicants for initial appointment into attorney positions within the Department of Army must be ...
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Qualification standards for attorney positions may be found in DoD Directive 1442.2, "Personnel Actions Involving Civilian Attorneys" at DoD Instruction 1442.02, September 30, 2010 (whs.mil) and ...
Qualification standards for attorney positions may be found in DoD Directive 1442.2, "Personnel Actions Involving Civilian Attorneys" at DoD Instruction 1442.02, September 30, 2010 (whs.mil) and ...
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| Aspect | Dod Attorney | Legal Advisor |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Jurisdiction-specific law degree, bar admission, security clearance | Law degree, relevant certifications, often no security clearance |
| Work Environment | Government agencies, military bases, defense contractors | Law firms, corporate legal departments, consulting firms |
| Employer & Industry | Department of Defense, military, government | Private sector, corporations, consulting firms |
| Common Search & Comparison | Yes | Yes |
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$131K/yr
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Job description
Incumbents will serve as the Attorney-Adviser (Contract) in the Office of Counsel, Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Weapon Support (Columbus), a Major Subordinate Command, located in Whitehall, OH.
Qualifications:QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR ATTORNEY-ADVISER (CONTRACT), GS-0905-14:
1) The first professional law degree (LLB. or J.D.);
2) Proof that you are licensed and a member in good standing with the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. Annual bar certification cards issued from your state of licensure are not considered acceptable. Proof is a "certificate of good standing" issued by your state of licensure dated within 6 months of the closing date of this announcement or a screenshot of your bar status taken from your state of licensure website that is dated within 6 months of the closing date of this announcement or sworn statement to that effect. If there is not a date on the screen shot, you must provide a statement signed by you on the date that the screen shot was created. The successful applicant selected for employment must provide a "certificate of good standing" issued by their respective bar showing they are in good status and in active status prior to appointment.
3) In addition to 1 and 2 (listed above), each grade level has the following qualification requirements:
To Qualify at the GS-14 Level:
You must possess professional legal experience in excess of 3 years commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
In accordance with DoDI 1442.2 (Personnel Actions Involving Civilian Attorneys), promotion for this position is based on the individual's time, performance, and mastery of skills at the required grade level and only with approval of the designated official (DLA General Counsel) in accordance with the applicable regulation.
The legal experience described in your application package or resume will be evaluated and screened for competencies required to perform the duties of the position as described in the Major Duties section of this announcement. The QUALITY of experience will be evaluated and screened to determine how closely or to what extent your experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Your application package or resume must demonstrate you have the competencies and quality of experience necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate grade level.
PRINCIPAL SELECTION FACTORS:
The following factors will be used to evaluate the suitability of candidates for this position:
a. Analytical/legal ability (including issue identification, legal research, analysis of options, risk analysis, creative problem-solving).
b. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
c. Excellent interpersonal skills and client relationships, and the ability to interact well with senior officials on controversial and sensitive issues.
d. Demonstrated Federal acquisition law knowledge and experience, preferably with the Department of Defense (DoD).
e. The ability to lead team members toward achievement of organizational goals.
f. The ability to train and assist in the development of junior attorneys.
g. The ability to work effectively with a breadth of colleagues and geographically dispersed clients.
Security Clearance: This position is designated Non-Critical Sensitive. If selected, you must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. If you are unable to obtain this level of security clearance (as a result of undisclosed or disclosed background issues), within a reasonable period of time (as defined by the agency), the employment offer may be withdrawn. In addition, incumbent is subject to periodic re-investigation to maintain security eligibility in accordance with DoD 5200.2-R.Education:You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.Employment Type: OTHER
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