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United States Marine Corps · 4 months ago

Judge Advocate

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$100K/yr - $160K/yr

The United States Marine Corps is dedicated to defending the Nation and leading from the front. As a Marine Judge Advocate, you will serve as both a Marine Officer and a licensed attorney, representing the U.S. in criminal prosecutions and providing legal assistance to Marines and their families.

Military

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Represent the United States in criminal prosecutions and courts-martial

Defend Marines accused of offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice

Advise commanders on operational, administrative, and international law matters

Provide legal assistance to Marines, Sailors, and their families

Draft and review legal documents, contracts, and investigations

Serve as a leader of Marines, responsible for their welfare, training, and development

Qualification

(JD)Licensed attorneyTrial litigationInternational lawLeadership potential

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school (or currently in law school)

Admitted to practice law before the highest court of a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia (or awaiting bar results)

U.S. citizenship

Meet commissioning requirements for Marine Corps Officer Candidates School (OCS)

Strong academic record, leadership potential, and commitment to public service

Company

United States Marine Corps

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The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection, using the mobility of the United States Navy, by Congressional mandate, to deliver rapidly, combined-arms task forces on land, at sea, and in the air.

Founded in 1775