General Attorney

U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command • Tobyhanna, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This General Attorney position is located in Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, and practices several areas of law with varied complexity, workload, and responsibility. The attorney researches and resolves legal questions raised by Army officials and advises all elements of the Command on matters involving unique legal questions, complex legal or factual issues, and unusual delicacy.

The position practices federal employment and civilian labor law, including representing the Army in disciplinary matters, Equal Employment Opportunity cases, grievances, arbitrations, and related litigation. It also advises on civil and administrative law, including the Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, Command authority, and related authorities; contract and fiscal law, including pre- and post-procurement matters, contract modifications, and issues related to contract changes; and legal assistance for military personnel, their dependents, and other eligible individuals on matters such as domestic relations, property, leases, and estate planning.

The attorney also provides ethics counsel by reviewing financial disclosures, advising on conflicts of interest, gifts, and private organizations, and providing training to new employees and supervisors. The position requires active bar membership permitting representation of the Federal Government in courts to the extent that private practice attorneys may represent their clients. The incumbent must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and may be required to submit financial disclosure reports.

Requirements

• Possess a first professional law degree: LL.B. or J.D.
• For initial appointment to an attorney position, graduate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association at the time of graduation, unless an exception is granted by the Army General Counsel.
• Be an active member in good standing of the bar of a State, territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
• For GS-13, possess two years of professional legal experience after admission to the bar, commensurate with the duties of the position; an exception may be granted for special qualifications.
• Current Federal employees selected for advancement normally must have completed at least one year of service at a grade one level below the position, subject to possible waiver.
• Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance for the duration of employment.
• Maintain active bar membership that permits representation of the Federal Government in courts to the extent private practice attorneys may represent their clients.
• Be able to manage a heavy caseload of clients with complex legal needs effectively, professionally, and ethically.
• Demonstrate skill in identifying and researching highly technical and complex legal issues.
• Demonstrate skill in providing legal, technical, and policy guidance.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• The position requires a two-year trial period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• An appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Submit an OGE Form 278e or OGE Form 450 upon entry and annually thereafter if required by the position.

Responsibilities

• Practice several areas of law with diverse complexity, workload, and responsibility.
• Research and resolve legal questions from Army officials.
• Provide legal advice to Command elements on unique legal questions, complex legal or factual issues, and matters of unusual delicacy.
• Practice federal employment and federal civilian labor law, including representing the Army in disciplinary matters, EEO cases, grievances, arbitrations, and related litigation.
• Advise on civil and administrative law, including the Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, Command authority, and related authority.
• Advise on contract and fiscal law, including pre- and post-procurement matters, contract modifications, and legal issues related to contract changes.
• Serve as the primary Legal Assistance attorney, advising military personnel, their dependents, and other eligible individuals on domestic relations, property, leases, estate planning, and other matters.
• Provide ethics counsel by reviewing financial disclosures and advising on conflicts of interest, gifts, and private organizations.
• Provide ethics training to new employees and supervisors.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized when a move is determined to be in the Government's interest and subject to applicable regulations.

What This Job Offers

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