Attorney-Adviser (Contract)

Defense Logistics Agency•Philadelphia, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Attorney-Adviser provides legal services to the Commander in support of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support acquisition mission. The position is in the Office of Counsel, DLA General Counsel, Troop Support, with duty location in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It may be filled at the GS-13 or GS-14 level. At GS-13, duties are performed in a developmental capacity. The attorney provides legal and policy advice in assigned areas, which may include government contracts, fiscal law, contract litigation, civilian personnel (labor and employment), fraud, ethics, alternative dispute resolution, and procedures and policy. The role advises management and operating officials to ensure actions comply with governing laws, regulations, and policies and to help mitigate litigation and other legal problems. The attorney also develops and analyzes facts and legal issues for cases and other matters.

Requirements

Possess a first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.).
Be licensed and a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a U.S. state, commonwealth, territory, or the District of Columbia; required proof must be provided, and the successful applicant must show active status before appointment.
For GS-13: More than 2 years of professional legal experience commensurate with the position's duties and responsibilities.
For GS-14: More than 3 years of professional legal experience commensurate with the position's duties and responsibilities.
Demonstrate analytical ability, including issue identification, legal research, analysis of options, risk analysis, and creative problem-solving.
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience communicating with senior officials.
Demonstrate legal and business judgment and the ability to provide superior client service.
Be a U.S. citizen.
Obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Provide transcripts or other documentation supporting educational claims.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following practice areas: federal acquisition law (contract formation and administration), fiscal law, contract litigation, or civilian personnel (labor and employment), particularly as applied to complex, long-term supply and service contracts, including performance-based contracts and contracts with performance metrics and incentives.
Veterans' preference eligibility is considered a positive factor for attorney hiring.

Responsibilities

Provide legal services related to DLA Troop Support's acquisition mission to the Commander.
Provide legal and policy advice in assigned practice areas, which may include Government Contracts, Fiscal Law, Contract Litigation, Civilian Personnel (Labor and Employment), and Fraud.
Provide legal and policy advice in assigned areas such as the Ethics Program, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Procedures and Policy, or other applicable areas.
Advise management and operating officials to ensure actions comply with governing laws, regulations, and policies and to mitigate litigation and other legal problems.
Develop and analyze facts and legal issues for legal cases, issues, and problems.