ATTORNEY-ADVISER (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. Must have a law degree (JD) from an accredited law school and be a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a state or the District of Columbia or other Federal Ber, as appropriate. Extensive experience and/or a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in environmental law is highly desirable. 2. Must have the skill end ability to conduct complex legal research and a familiarity with the research resources most commonly involved in environmental, occupational safety and health, natural and cultural resources, administrative, and real property laws. This includes various statutes, Depar1ment of Defense and Air Force policy and guidance, the United States Code, court opinions, the Code of Federal Regulations, etc. Familiarity with electronic research resources such as Westlaw, Lexis, etc. is required. 3. Must have in-depth experience environmental law attorney and possess at least ten years of relevant experience. Must be thoroughly competent in federal civil procedure, environmental and natural and cultural resources, and real property law and knowledgeable in administrative and general law. Three years credit will be provided for an LL.M in a related field. 4. Must be highly skilled in written and oral advocacy in order to prepare and present written and oral briefings before decision-makers. 5. Must possess superior negotiation skills and be capable of rational end logical thinking in order to formulate, coordinate, and present the Air Force legal position before regulators, elected officials, the public, and senior officials for the Air Force and other relevant agencies. 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 specialized professional legal support and service as a senior attorney for Natural and Cultural Resources Law within the Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps.