Attorney-Adviser (General)

Army National Guard Units • Baltimore, MD

16h

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service position with the Maryland Joint Force Headquarters (MD JFHQ), National Guard. The Attorney-Adviser (General) serves as the principal specialized legal adviser in the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate/General Counsel, supporting oversight of the Sexual Assault Response Workforce (SARW) program and the Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce (IPPW). When not working on SARW or IPPW matters, the incumbent serves as an Attorney-Adviser (General).

The position advises the State IPPW, State Prevention Director, prevention specialists, and State SARW program on applicable statutes, regulations, directives, and DoD, Army, Air Force, and National Guard Bureau policies. It addresses privacy, data collection, research ethics, reporting and confidentiality issues, and legal protections for survey data and victim communications.

The incumbent reviews contracts and related agreements, supports the development and execution of MOAs and MOUs, and provides legal oversight and sufficiency reviews for mandated investigations. The position also reviews and drafts agency responses to subpoenas, court orders, and Touhy requests, including matters involving civilian criminal prosecutions and civil domestic violence or sexual assault litigation involving Guard personnel. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• First professional law degree: LL.B. or J.D.
• Active membership in the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, for assignments within DoD, OGC, or DLSA.
• Professional legal experience in excess of 2 years commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Experience and/or training demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the position's duties.
• Maintain active Level 2 Defense Credentialing Program for Prevention Professionals credentials.
• Obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships and contribute to a cooperative working environment.
• May be required to complete a trial period.
• May be required to travel by car, military or commercial aircraft, or other transportation for temporary duty assignments.
• Irregular or overtime hours, including hours outside the normal duty day, may be required.
• Position is designated as Essential Personnel and may require duty in preparation for or response to a state emergency or disaster declaration.

Nice To Haves

• Veterans' preference eligibility is considered a positive factor for attorney hiring.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal adviser to the State Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce (IPPW), State Prevention Director, and prevention specialists on primary prevention policy and statutory compliance.
• Advise on legal authorities and guidance concerning prevention of self-harm, sexual violence, intimate partner violence, workplace harassment, and child abuse.
• Review legal issues involving data collection, privacy, and research ethics for organizational climate assessments, DEOCS, and DPNAs.
• Advise on safeguarding survey data, non-attribution, Privacy Act compliance, and protection from unauthorized disclosure in administrative or judicial proceedings.
• Serve as primary legal counsel to the State SARW program and interpret policies governing restricted and unrestricted sexual assault reporting.
• Evaluate confidentiality exceptions, mandated reporting obligations, mandatory referral requirements, and victim privilege.
• Review the legal sufficiency of proposed solicitations, statements of work, contracts, modifications, and Inter-Service Support Agreements related to IPPW/SARW before USPFO execution.
• Advise on the formulation, negotiation, and execution of MOAs and MOUs supporting IPPW.
• Provide staff oversight and legal sufficiency reviews for federally mandated investigations involving unrestricted sexual assault reports, command-directed investigations, AR 15-6 inquiries, and Commander inquiries.
• Coordinate with the NGB Office of Complex Investigations, Army Criminal Investigation Division, Air Force Office of Special Investigations, and local law enforcement.
• Review and draft agency determinations concerning subpoenas, court orders, and Touhy requests arising from civilian criminal prosecutions and civil domestic violence or sexual assault litigation involving Guard personnel.
• Identify privileged communications, law-enforcement-record exemptions, and victim privacy protections under FOIA and the Privacy Act.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• The position may be eligible for recruitment or relocation incentives, subject to funding availability and management request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree