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. Knowledge of rules, procedures, policies, and programs of a MAJCOM-level legal office necessary to perform the procedural and administrative work of the HQ AMC Office of the Staff Judge Advocate. Includes preparing and editing legal documents and administrative correspondence, maintaining files and records, assembling information for various legal documents and reports.

2. Knowledge of theories, principles, and techniques of legal research, familiarity with general legal resource materials including those from electronic and Internet media, and proficiency in the use of such knowledge.

3. Knowledge of ethics law, fiscal law, administrative law, Air Force Instructions relating to separation and retirement, and federal case law relating to military separations.

4. Skill in analyzing and applying the law and relevant international standards to specific military situations. Producing legal reviews which are supported by statute, case law, and appropriate policy and regulations.

5. Skill and ability to interpret and apply statutory, regulatory, and procedural requirements to unusually difficult and complicated issues. In addition, ability to interpret and apply historical and current case law reflecting the judicial philosophy used in the interpretation and application of the law to a given set of facts and circumstances that may be highly complex and/or a case of first impression in the emerging field of mobility, personnel, ethics, installation, or fiscal law.

6. Ability to furnish legal advice on questions related to interpretation of federal and state statutes, judicial decisions, Air Force policy directives and instructions, DoD Directives, delegations of authority, and the history and procedures implementing Air Force policy.

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.