Attorney Advisor (General)

Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations • Washington Navy Yard, DC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

These positions are in the Office of the Judge Advocate General, Disability Evaluation System Counsel Program (DESCP). The incumbent serves as a Disability Evaluation System (DES) Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Attorney, providing legal support, advice, and representation to active-duty and reserve Sailors and Marines undergoing the DES process. The attorney serves as a subject matter expert in the specialized and evolving field of Physical Disability Law.

The positions are located at Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia, or at one of the following locations: Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida; Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; or Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland. Travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations may be required, including travel to remote or isolated sites and extended travel by military or commercial aircraft.

This is an internal notice flyer for anticipated vacancies; applications will not be accepted through the flyer. The position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status. A recruitment incentive may be authorized if the agency determines the position is difficult to fill. Federal employees receive access to a range of benefits, with specific eligibility depending on position type; applicants should contact the hiring agency for details.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Must successfully pass the Department of the Navy E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; inability to obtain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of an offer or removal.
• Must have a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Must be a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a U.S. state or territory.
• Must have at least three years of post-law-school legal experience as a military judge advocate, government civilian attorney, or private-practice attorney, including client representation and demonstrated litigation experience in disability law or other legal experience commensurate with the position's duties.
• Must meet applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include scheduled appointments and medical, agility, and drug tests, and any certification requirements.
• Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Retired military members appointed to a civilian DoD position within 180 days after retirement are subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.
• Incumbents in drug-testing-designated positions are subject to random drug testing.
• Applicants must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities for each position held and the total hours worked per week when documenting experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess cases for Sailors and Marines undergoing the Disability Evaluation System process.
• Provide legal advice and legal briefings to represented Service members.
• Represent Sailors and Marines in the Physical Evaluation Board process.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in Physical Disability Law.
• Conduct legal research pertaining to medical issues.
• Conduct examination of witnesses.
• Provide case assessments, legal advice, and recommendations to Service members in support of their cases.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package, including access to healthcare insurance and pay and leave benefits; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• A recruitment incentive may be authorized if the agency determines the position is difficult to fill.

What This Job Offers

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