Attorney-Advisor (General)

Air Education and Training Command • Randolph AFB, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Chief of International and Operations Law, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command (HQ AETC/JA). The incumbent advises the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) as well as AETC military and civilian officials and closely coordinates with the Secretary of the Air Force, Office of the General Counsel (SAF/GC), on all international law and operations law issues affecting AETC.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• Must have a law degree (J.D. or LL.B) from an ABA accredited law school.
• Must be a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a state or the District of Columbia.
• At the time of application, 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance.
• 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).
• Professional legal experience in excess of three (3) years that commensurate with the position's duties and responsibilities.
• A law degree from an accredited law school and admission to the bar of a state or the District of Columbia.
• Knowledge of applicable federal law, regulations, policies, international law, operations law, treaties and other international agreements, and the skill to apply this knowledge.
• Highly skilled in legal research and knowledge of theories, principals, and techniques of legal research, general legal resource materials, and the skill to apply this knowledge; as well as a thorough understanding of the electronic, e.g., computer-assisted, web-based, research tools available to ensure access to comprehensive and current information.
• Broad and in-depth knowledge of the organization, mission and functions of DoD, the Air Force and AETC, in the areas of international security cooperation, foreign military training, and general training operations.
• Highly skilled in written and oral advocacy, possessing superior negotiation skills, and capable of rational, logical thinking sufficient to prepare and present written briefs and oral arguments on behalf of the USAF, to protect the interests of AETC, to recognize, analyze, and segregate various legal aspects of complex factual situations, to write concise legal opinions, and to explain complex legal principles and recommend appropriate actions.
• Ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines with minimal required supervision.
• Candidates are required to disclose any pending ethics or other judicial or miscellaneous allegations under review, including any adverse findings by a state bar or disciplinary committee and must consent to provide a letter for each state where admitted to demonstrate good standing.
• Must 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.
• The attorney must maintain such bar membership in at least one jurisdiction during the entire course of employment with the Air Force.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of relevant experience or an advanced law degree in any subject demonstrating the ability to master difficult and complex areas of specialty with the law is desired.
• Ideally, the incumbent will have completed the requirements of an advanced legal degree, in international or operational law, as demonstration of ability to perform the special skills required for this challenging work.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Chief of International and Operations Law, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command (HQ AETC/JA).
• Advise the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) as well as AETC military and civilian officials on all international law and operations law issues affecting AETC.
• Provide specialized legal review, policy consultation and legal advice in the areas of operational and international law for AETC and subordinate organizations.
• Assist the SJA in carrying out responsibilities in matters pertaining to Operations Law, focusing on Accident Investigation Boards (AIBs), Ground Accident Investigation Boards (GAIBs), Flying Evaluation Boards (FEBs), operational training and total force integration issues, and organizational change requests.
• Coordinate appointment of boards, advise AETC staff on board progress, and review final draft reports for legal sufficiency and coordinated final approval for public release of reports through Air Staff level.
• Assist the SJA in carrying out responsibilities in matters pertaining to operations law, focusing on memorandums of agreement for flight training routes, airfield safety zones, real estate, infrastructure and related areas.
• Coordinate with other federal, state and local agencies in connection with the development of final agreements.
• Fulfill the professional responsibility of an attorney and support other divisions of HQ AETC as required.
• Monitor for developments in state attorney license requirements, continuing legal education requirements and code of professional responsibility changes.
• Assist in training as needed.
• Represent HQ AETC/JA at meetings on issues related to the functional areas assigned.
• Consult with high-ranking officials from Headquarters U.S. Air Force (HQ USAF), DoD, and other governmental and non-governmental and international entities on matters relating to AETC and the functional areas assigned.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior