ATTORNEY ADVISOR (GENERAL)

Summary These positions are in the Office of the Judge Advocate General, Disability Evaluation System Counsel Program (DESCP). The incumbent will serve as a Disability Evaluation System (DES) Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Attorney providing legal support, cogent advice, and representation of Sailors and Marines, active duty and reserve, in this highly specialized and unique field of Physical Disability Law. Responsibilities You will provide case assessment, legal advice, legal briefings, and representation to Sailors and Marines who are undergoing the DES process. You will serve as the subject matter expert in this complex and constantly evolving practice area. You will independently conduct legal research pertaining to medical issues; conduct examination of witnesses; provide case assessment, legal advice, and recommendations to the Service member in support of the case. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D) degree from an ABA accredited law school, be a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State of the United States or a Territory of the United States and possess at least three (3) years of post-law school legal experience as either a military judge advocate, a government civilian attorney, or an attorney in private practice?providing client representation and demonstrated litigation experience in disability law or other legal experience commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of this position. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Education Must have a J.D. Degree from an ABA accredited law school. Additional Information This is an internal notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy: Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia 1 vacancy at one of the following locations: Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida Camp Lejeune, NC Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. This position is not covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. The Department of Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Referral Lists will be issued on an as needed basis as vacancies occur. All eligibility and qualifications must be met by the referral cut-off date. A recruitment incentive may be authorized if the agency has determined that this position is likely to be difficult to fill in the absence of an incentive.