Attorney-adviser (General)

3 weeks ago


Arlington, United States US Field Operating Offices of the Office of the Secretary of the Army Full time

**Duties**:

- Provides professional specialized legal support and advice to the ARBA on the requirements of law, implementing regulations and policy involving military personnel, veterans, their dependents, and related issues.
- Serves as member of Army Clemency and Parole Board and is responsible for the processing of grade determinations.
- Reviews, analyzes and ensures the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Review Boards (DASA) (RB) and Agency staff are aware of existing and potential legal issues and newly enacted legislation and regulations.
- Represents the Agency and develops its factual and legal position on litigation matters. Develops the Agency’s factual and legal position on litigation matters.
- Supervises attorneys (GS-905-14) and paralegal(s) (GS-950-12) assigned to the legal office.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- A two year trial/probationary period may be required.
- This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance for access for the duration of employment.
- This position may require the incumbent to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278e) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) upon entry, and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.
- This position requires the incumbent to maintain active bar membership, in good standing (as defined by the pertinent bar) of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

**Qualifications**:
**Who May Apply: US Citizens**
- Skill in identifying and researching highly technical and complex legal issues.
- Skill in providing legal, technical, and policy guidance.
- Ability to effectively, professionally, and ethically manage a heavy caseload of clients with complex legal needs.
- Ability to supervise or lead others.

**Qualification Requirements**: The following minimum qualification requirements must be met before applicants are eligible for further consideration:- **Experience**: In addition to the requirements above, applicants for the GS-15 or equivalent Attorney positions must also possess 3 years of professional legal experience, acquired after being admitted to the bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. Graduation from an ABA-Accredited Law School in the top 25% of the class or an advanced law degree such as an LLM may substitute for one year of the required professional legal experience.
- **Time in Grade**: The Qualifying Authorities (QA's) will make a determination as to the applicability of time in grade based on the requirements of the position. If you are currently employed as an attorney by the Federal government you must have completed one year at the next lower grade level within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement, or previously served at the same or higher grade level as the position being filled.-
**Education**:
**Additional information**:

- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
- This is a Professional Services Career Field position.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
- Student loan repayment may be authorized.
- Credit for prior non-Federal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates may be authorized.
- Benefits

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**How You Will Be Evaluated**:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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