Attorney Advisor (General)-Direct Hire Authority

Air Force Materiel Command•Eglin AFB, FL

About The Position

The Attorney Advisor (General) advises the 96th Test Wing Commander and subordinate and tenant unit commanders and managers on a broad range of general legal matters. The attorney represents Air Force and installation legal interests in correspondence, meetings, negotiations, and judicial or administrative proceedings involving federal, state, local, and foreign officials, adverse parties, and commercial entities. The role advocates Air Force positions and seeks agreements that support the Air Force mission and preserve command prerogatives. It also prepares cases for litigation, provides legal support during litigation, and may represent the federal government or Air Force in judicial or administrative proceedings when designated. The position provides legal assistance to active-duty military members, dependents, eligible Department of Defense civilians, retirees, and other DoD cardholders, consistent with Air Force instructions and legal office policy. The attorney interviews clients in person and counsels them on personal civil legal matters, including family law, consumer matters, real estate and automobile transactions, bankruptcy, financing, immigration and citizenship, personal injury redress, estate planning, probate, and taxes. The attorney is expected to handle novel and complex issues, provide mission-focused advice, collaborate with the legal team, and mentor junior attorneys. This is an acquisition demonstration project position at the NH-03 level, equivalent to GS-12 to GS-13. The position may require an appropriate security clearance, current certifications, random drug testing, work outside normal duty hours, evenings, weekends, holidays, shift work, and emergency overtime. Continued employment is subject to written certification following a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, depending on the appointment type.

Requirements

Successfully complete a full course of study at an American Bar Association-accredited law school and hold a first professional law degree (LLB or JD).
Provide a copy of law school transcripts.
At application, provide proof dated within four months of application of active status and good standing with the bar of the highest court of a U.S. state, commonwealth, territory, or the District of Columbia; a bar card is not acceptable proof.
Have more than two years of professional legal experience commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Maintain active (or equivalent) bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction throughout employment with the Air Force.
Be a U.S. citizen.
Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
Maintain any required current certifications and, if required, obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance.
Be able to analyze legal issues and complex facts, research legal questions, prepare legal opinions, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and prepare or try cases before courts or administrative and quasi-judicial bodies.
Federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Credit may be given for qualifying part-time and unpaid experience; applicants must identify duties, responsibilities, and hours worked per week.

Nice To Haves

Specialized expertise in one or more areas of general law, such as contract, labor, environmental, or administrative law.
Ability and willingness to master the full range of the installation's legal portfolio and tackle novel or first-of-their-kind issues.
Experience providing creative, mission-focused legal solutions and clear guidance to commanders.
Collaborative approach and willingness to mentor junior attorneys.

Responsibilities

Advise the 96th Test Wing Commander and subordinate and tenant unit commanders and managers on general legal matters.
Represent the Air Force and installation legal interests in correspondence, meetings, negotiations, and judicial and administrative hearings.
Advocate Air Force positions and defend Air Force legal interests in dealings with outside officials and entities to support mission execution and preserve command prerogatives.
Prepare cases for litigation and provide legal support during litigation.
When designated, represent the federal government or Air Force in judicial or administrative proceedings.
Provide legal assistance to eligible military members, dependents, DoD civilians, retirees, and other DoD cardholders in accordance with Air Force instructions and legal office policy.
Interview clients in person to assess their legal needs.
Counsel clients on personal civil legal matters, including family law, consumer law, property and vehicle transactions, bankruptcy, financing, immigration, citizenship, personal injury redress, estate planning, probate, and taxes.
Collaborate with the legal team and mentor junior attorneys.