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. 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. Graduate from an accredited law school and admission to the bar of a State or the District of Columbia. (must be active and in good standing) 2. In depth knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act, the Privacy Act, and related statutes and court decisions, with extensive experience in interpreting them and applying the law to different factual scenarios; and in depth knowledge of Federal, Department of Defense, and Air Force instructions and implementing them to prescribed duties of the position. 3. Thorough knowledge of Department of the Air Force, Department of Defense, or sister service publication process. 4. Ability to perform legal research using electronic and traditional methods. Experience in working with and briefing Department of the Air Force or sister service officials. 5. Experience and ability to gather facts and effectively evaluate and analyze them to develop evidence to support Air Force positions. 6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability and experience in supervising and leading other attorneys responsible for all information law issues, to include the FOIA, Privacy Act, and civil liberties advice. 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.
The primary purpose of this position is to provide expert legal counsel and services to Headquarters Air Force (HAF), The Judge Advocate General (TJAG). The incumbent will serve as a legal advisor for all Information Law and Civil Liberty matters to TJAG and the Director, Civil Law and Litigation, Office of the Judge Advocate General. The incumbent will serve as the principal legal advisor on all Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act, privacy issues, etc.