Attorney-Advisor (General)
About The Position
The Attorney-Advisor (General) will work in the Legal Assistance Department of RLSO SE Jacksonville. The position provides legal assistance to victims of domestic violence perpetrated by Service Members who are subject to prosecution under specified provisions of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The attorney assesses cases, advises and represents eligible victims, researches available benefits, and advocates with military commands and local agencies for additional support. Representation in state court may be provided when permitted by state bar rules and approved by the respective Commanding Officer, subject to mission and staffing needs. The attorney also conducts legal-services outreach and preventive-law briefings with or alongside the Department of the Navy’s Fleet and Family Services Center and Family Advocacy Program staff, and conducts outreach with local county or equivalent state courts. The position serves under the general supervision of the respective RLSO Legal Assistance Department Head and/or Officer in Charge, as appropriate. Travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations may be required, including travel to remote or isolated sites and extended periods aboard military or commercial aircraft. This is an anticipated-vacancy public notice flyer; applications are not accepted through the flyer, and there may or may not be vacancies filled from it. The position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status. A J.D. or LL.M. from an ABA-accredited law school and active good-standing bar membership are required. The successful applicant must be admitted to practice before a state or federal court; admission to the U.S. District Court for the advertised location is required within three months of hiring.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must be an active member in good standing of the bar of the state where the position is advertised and admitted to practice before that state's highest court.
- Must be admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the advertised location within three months of hiring.
- Must have at least two years of demonstrated litigation experience in family law or intimate-partner domestic-abuse matters.
- Must have graduated with a J.D. or LL.M. from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
- Must be admitted to practice before a state or federal court.
- Must participate in the direct-deposit pay program and meet applicable federal employment verification requirements.
- Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
- Must be able to travel, including on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
Nice To Haves
- Strong interest in practicing family law with an emphasis on domestic-violence restraining or protective orders.
- Experience working with clients who demonstrate signs of trauma and mental-health challenges.
- Familiarity with the United States Navy.
Responsibilities
- Assess cases and provide legal advice and representation to eligible victims of domestic violence perpetrated by Service Members subject to prosecution under specified sections of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
- Serve as the subject matter expert on domestic-violence-related cases.
- Advocate with Commands and local agencies for additional victim support.
- Conduct independent legal research on benefits available to victims.
- Provide case assessments, legal advice, and recommendations to victims in support of their cases.
- Represent victims in state court when permitted by state bar rules and approved by the respective Commanding Officer, subject to mission and manning.
- Conduct legal-services outreach and preventive-law briefings with or in collaboration with the DON Fleet and Family Services Center and FAP staff.
- Conduct outreach with local county or county-equivalent state courts.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package, with benefits eligibility dependent on the type of position and appointment.
- Certain incentives, such as recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment, may be authorized for eligible selectees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
