Attorney Advisor

We are seeking a highly skilled Attorney Advisor to join our team at the Department of the Navy. As a key member of our legal team, you will provide expert advice and support to our defense counsel in complex criminal litigation cases.

• Provide expertise in litigation, including training and case-specific consultations to defense counsel.
• Support trial defense counsel in all aspects of case preparation, including motion drafting, expert witness preparation, and devising trial strategy.
• Advise and assist the Chief Defense Counsel of the Marine Corps in assessing and resourcing requirements to ensure effective representation.
• Have significant, validated, and recent expertise and leadership in military justice or complex civilian criminal litigation as a trial-level attorney.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in authoritative legal advice, assistance, training in complex criminal litigation, multi-disciplinary representation, and capital litigation.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Top Secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Experience must demonstrate providing expertise in litigation, support to trial defense counsel, and advanced trial experience with multi-disciplinary representation.

Please note that this is a critical position that requires a high level of expertise and experience in military justice and complex civilian criminal litigation. If you are a motivated and experienced attorney looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.