ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (GENERAL)

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. GS-12: Specialized Experience: In addition to the basic requirement, you must have professional legal experience in excess of two (2) years that commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position at equivalent to the GS-11 level or National Security Personnel System (YA-02) level, or The second professional law degree (LL.M.), plus one year of professional legal experience at the GS-11 level or National Security Personnel System YA2 level. GS-13: Specialized Experience: In addition to the basic requirement, you must have professional legal experience in excess of two (2) years that commensurate with the position’s duties and responsibilities. GS-14: Specialized Experience: In addition to the basic requirement: you must have professional legal experience in excess of three (3) years that commensurate with the position’s duties and responsibilities. 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. Inclusive knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act, the Privacy Act, and related statutes; court decisions interpreting them; and Federal, Department of Defense, and Air Force regulations implementing them. 2. Extensive understanding of Constitutional Tort and financial privacy case law principles. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 3. Ability to supervise and lead other attorneys responsible for handling Federal defensive litigation. Ability to establish work priorities and delegate tasks. 4. Ability to perform legal research using electronic and traditional methods. Knowledge of Department of Defense and Air Force structure and chain-of-command 5. Ability to gather facts and effectively evaluate and analyze them to develop evidence to support Air Force positions in litigation. 6. Comprehensive knowledge of law, regulations, and policy relating to the provision of federal witnesses and official information for litigation both in cases in which the United States is not a party and when requested by the Department of Justice. At the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of “active” status and in good standing with a bar of the highest court of a State, US commonwealth, US territory, or the District of Columbia. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in “active” status and dated within four months of application. 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.
GS-12 & GS-13: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a litigation attorney who defends the Air Forces interests in any litigation pertaining to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act, Constitutional Torts, and Right to Financial Privacy cases. This position also represents the Air Force in all administrative FOIA and Privacy Act appeals and provides advice to the field on Touhy matters, subpoenas, and witness requests for civil litigation.