Attorney Advisor (General)

As a ATTORNEY ADVISOR (GENERAL) GSduties include:

1. Acts as a legal adviser and attorney for the state/territory National Guard responsible for the formulation of state/territory legal policy and its execution legal representation; legal initiatives; interpretation and litigation of U.S. and state/territory(s) constitutional civil criminal labor law; international law and treaty agreements; and a full spectrum of expert legal advice. Acts as a legal adviser and attorney for the state/territory National Guard responsible for assisting in the formulation of state/territory legal policy pertaining to prevention of sexual assault sexual harassment and domestic abuse while serving as the special legal advisor to the Adjutant General the Office of Staff Judge Advocate (OSJA) Commands SHARP and SEEM programs. Primary coordinator and advisor in the OSJA pertaining to military justice/adverse actions that are initiated against alleged offenders. Serves as the primary point of contact for outside entities and stakeholders including Special Victims Counsel Defense Services the SARC and the SEEM Manager preventing future harm to victims by ensuring the proper procedures are implemented and followed and that justice and adverse actions are administered properly . Assignments include some of the most diverse complex difficult and novel legal issues found in the emerging area of victims right law and is responsible for the formulation of state/territory legal policy and its execution in the area of sexual assault accountability prevention and response; sexual harassment; domestic abuse and lines of duty and medical discharges for Army and Air personnel . Responsible for advising and providing legal sufficiency reviews of Adjutant General and other senior leaders messages of sexual assault and sexual harassment prevention methods in formal and informal settings and the review of any implementation of DoD policy or guidance related to competencies leaders must have related to overseeing prevention. Included in this duty is to assist the Adjutant General after any required coordination with the National Guard (NG) Special Victims Counsel Program in publishing the accountability actions taken associated with substantiated allegations of sexual assault domestic sexual abuse and sexual harassment (both formal complaints and violations of the UCMJ) and to coordinate with local law enforcement prosecutors and MCIOs to track cases of sexual assault involving National Guard perpetrators or victims and to provide legal support to staff elements whose duties include sexual assault accountability prevention and response including retaliation and reprisal. When issues and inquiries arise from the media congressional IG and other outside entities (including SVC) incumbent does the research gathers relevant information and drafts responses on behalf the organization coordinating with other staff elements as appropriate. Acts as expert legal counsel for medical evaluation boards (MEB) physical evaluation board process and lines of duty (LOD) for Army and Air personnel. Responsible for legal counsel to the Adjutant General and Commanders on any public or private sector collaborations to develop definitions for essential primary prevention competencies for leaders and performs legal review of any associated policy and guidance for evaluation guidance as to prevention. Assist the command in the formulation of state/territory legal policy and its execution legal representation; legal initiatives; interpretation and litigation of U.S. and state/territory(s) constitutional civil criminal labor law; international law and treaty agreements; and a full spectrum of expert legal addition the position is responsible for legal representation; legal initiatives; interpretation and litigation of U.S. and state/territory(s) constitutional civil criminal labor law; international law and treaty agreements; and a full spectrum of expert legal advice. Assignments include some of the most diverse complex difficult and emerging legal issues found in any area of law to include: homeland security emergency response sovereignty state/territory compacts fiscal and contract law civil affairs employer support military statute and administrative law (Federal & state/territory) non-military employment law (Federal & state/territory)administrative law environmental law and emerging areas of law i.e. domestic operations intelligence law weapons of mass destruction emergency response and assistance to civil authorities etc. Counsel provided covers the full spectrum of legal and organizational concerns frequently involving the most politically and legally substantive sensitive and privileged issues faced by senior public sector leaders.

FOR A FULL LIST OF DUTIES PLEASE CONTACT THE POC LISTED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT

• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Obtain/maintain the level of security clearance/background check required
• Direct Deposit is mandatory

This position is open to applicants Area 3 applicants ONLY.

AREA 1: Currently employed T32/T5 full-time permanent indefinite and term personnel of the Nebraska Air or Army National Guard
AREA 2: All current Career Conditional/Career Status Federal Employees and Reinstatement Eligibles
AREA 3: Open to Public (Nationwide) - United States Citizens
AREA 4: Exception Area:

Security Clearance/Background Check requirements:
In order to comply with US DOD requirements and ensure the safety and security of the missions programs property and personnel of the Nebraska Military Department employees must obtain the appropriate background investigation and maintain the level of security clearance assigned to their respective work.

Failure to obtain within one year of appointment and maintain the designated type of security clearance/background check required for the respective work may result in a job offer being rescinded separations of employment or other actions as may be deemed in the best interest of the agency.

Prior to appointment individuals must meet the security clearance requirements for the position or submit the required documents of the Nebraska National Guard Personnel Security Manager for processing the appropriate investigation. Required forms: SF86 PSIP Initiation Form Fingerprints OF306 and Application/Resume.

Nebraska National Guard Information Security Specialist - ; .

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Attorney-Adviser program positions:
(1) Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively efficiently and accurately;
(2) Knowledge of military and civilian laws directives regulations policies and procedures;
(3) Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit effective communications;
(4) Skilled interpersonal communications empathy and effective listening;
(5) Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats;
(6) Ability to communicate -orally and in writing - clearly and effectively;
(7) Ability to organize thoughts research materials and manage case projects;
and
(8) Skilled in comprehending and interpreting directives and laws.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
GS-13: More than two years of professional legal experience that is equal to the duties and responsibilities of the position which involve complex and difficult legal questions requiring extensive research analysis and evaluation of information in controversial areas. Cases have an important impact on major public and private interests such as cases concerning a major extension or revision in a grant program or a substantial question on civil rights. Cases are vigorously contested by capable legal talent as in a contracts dispute cases of this scope attorneys prepare drafts of pleadings and motions in connection with cases in litigation and conduct investigations to obtain facts study legal precedents and prepare recommendations while assisting attorneys in charge of court cases by cross-examining witnesses and by drafting findings of fact conclusions of law and orders based upon the record. Attorneys who enter at the GS-13 or equivalent level work under close supervision receive specific preliminary instructions their commitment authority is limited and their completed written work is carefully reviewed. Assignments require the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and active membership in the bar of the highest court of a State Territory or the District of Columbia. Assignments involve extremely complex and difficult legal questions requiring extensive research analysis and evaluation of information in controversial scientific financial corporate medical engineering or other highly technical areas. Cases have an important impact on major private or public interests such as cases concerning a major extension or revision in a grant program or a substantial question on civil rights. Interest in these cases is usually nationwide.