Attorney-advisor (General) - Arlington, United States - US Office of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau

US Office of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau
US Office of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau
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Arlington, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:


  • Provide legal advisory support to Chief, ARNG TDS, Senior Defense Counsels and Regional Defense Counsels.
  • Supervises Full-Time Support attorneys, paralegals in the field, and the Defense Investigators.
  • Responds to inquiries from the field on the full range of issues and problems associated with the defense of crimes, including special victim and sexual assault cases.
  • Advises Chief, ARNG TDS on all matters of trial advocacy and training.
  • Provides advice and training for ARNG TDS.
  • Creates instruction intended to maintain and improve the ability of the defense counsel to effectively represent and defend National Guard service members accused of crimes, including sexual assault offenses and offenses involving special victims.
  • Coordinates and supervises the development and implementation of the special victim and sexual assault defense program.

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 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.

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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 nonFederal 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.

  • Benefits
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As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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