Attorney-Advisor (General) Direct Hire Authority

• As a senior attorney advises the Wing Commander as well as subordinate and tenant unit commanders and managers on a host of general law matters
• For the most complex installation legal issues prepares for and represents the AF/installation and its legal interests in correspondence meetings negotiations and judicial and administrative hearings involving federal state and local (and overseas foreign) officials parties with adverse interests and commercial entities.
• Provides legal assistance to active duty military dependents eligible Department of Defense (DoD) civilians retirees and other DoD cardholders consistent with Air Force Instructions (AFIs) and legal office policy.

Conditions of employment

• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service see .
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours to include evenings weekends and/or holidays
• Overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Employee must be an active member in good standing (letter within last 4 months)of the bar of the highest court of a state United States (U.S.) commonwealth U.S. territory or the District of Columbia
• Employee must adhere to the Air Force Rules of Professional Conduct
• Attorney appointments are subject to serve a one-year probationary period
• Periodic travel away from the normal duty station may be required
• Candidates are not required to have active duty service or veterans preference to be referred and considered. All qualified candidates who meet the recruitment assessment criteria will be referred to the selecting official
• Incumbent is required to file an Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Form No. 450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon appointment and will be required to file annually
• Position MAY be eligible for relocation expenses reimbursed. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official
• Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.

Qualifications

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: You 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). In addition at the time of application you 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. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in active status dated within last 4 months.

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PROFESSIONAL LEGAL EXPERIENCE:You must have professional legal experience in excess of two years commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of this position.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for this General Attorney position is a highly experienced and adaptable legal professional who thrives in a large complex and dynamic legal environment. While the candidate may bring specialized expertise in one or more areas of general law-such as contract labor environmental or administrative law-they must possess the intellectual agility and professional drive to master the full spectrum of the installations legal portfolio. This individual excels at tackling novel often first-of-their-kind issues providing sound judgment and legally compliant advice to support the diverse missions of the 96th Test Wing and its numerous mission partners.
Embodying the vision of a legal professional as a mission asset the ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who seeks out innovative and legally sound solutions that enable the warfighter. They possess the unwavering integrity to advise against actions when legally or ethically required but their focus is always on finding a path to yes through creative mission-focused counsel. They are a skilled advocate and negotiator comfortable representing Air Force interests in a variety of settings and providing clear decisive guidance to commanders.
The candidate is also a collaborative team player and a natural mentor. Joining a large and highly experienced legal team they are expected to work collegially sharing their expertise and contributing to a culture of excellence. A commitment to developing the next generation of legal professionals is essential and the candidate should demonstrate a willingness to mentor junior attorneys. The ideal candidate is above all a dedicated public servant committed to upholding the highest standards of the legal profession while actively advancing the national defense mission.


KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of applicable law pertaining to the specialized areas of legal practice as determined by the SJA in order to provide legal advice and counsel to command and management and represent AF interests.
2. Sufficient knowledge of federal state and local law as it impacts the private individual to provide personal legal assistance to eligible beneficiaries across the typical range of the AF legal assistance practice.
3. Skill in recognizing and analyzing key legal issues in a factual situation and applying well-reasoned analysis to reach clear concise conclusions.
4. Ability to research legal issues analyze complex factual situations in light of general legal principles and the results of research and prepare legal opinions.
5. Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals in and outside the legal profession both orally and in writing in both formal and informal settings.
6. Ability to prepare cases for trial and/or try cases before a court administrative body or an official having quasi-judicial power.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.