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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

TITLE 5 ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (GENERAL) (MI JFHQ J9/JAG)

Lansing, Michigan, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$116K/yr - $151K/yr

2+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a TITLE 5 ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (GENERAL) for the MI JFHQ Army, National Guard. The primary purpose of this role is to serve as the full-time professional legal adviser, providing legal support to various commanders and state/territory structures, particularly in relation to issues such as sexual assault and domestic abuse.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Acts as a legal adviser and attorney for the state/territory National Guard, responsible for the formulation of state/territory legal policy and its execution legal representation; legal initiatives; interpretation and litigation of U.S. and state/territory(s) constitutional, civil, criminal, labor law; international law and treaty agreements; and a full spectrum of expert legal advice. Acts as a legal adviser and attorney for the state/territory National Guard, responsible for assisting in the formulation of state/territory legal policy pertaining to prevention of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and domestic abuse, while serving as the special legal advisor to the Adjutant General, the Office of Staff Judge Advocate (OSJA), Commands SHARP and SEEM programs

Responsible to advise on the legal, factual, and other impacting aspects of drafting, interpretation and application of legislation, regulation, tasking orders, decision, opinions or other guiding, or lack thereof, instruments associated with emerging or highly conflicted, sensitive and emotionally charged issues relating to sexual crimes, harassment, domestic violence/abuse, and to the prevention and response of sexual crimes, harassment, and domestic violence/abuse. Serves as legal counsel to Adjutant General and Commanders on legislation, regulation, or guidance as to creating protective environments and promoting healthy social norms specific to military communities, which can include advising on any collaborations with local, state, and federal partners such as county health departments, State health departments, schools, the CDC, Department of Education, other government agencies, academia, and/or other industry that can ensure that the military can evaluate and assess the impact of their community-level prevention strategies both in the short and long-term

Serves as the state/territory National Guard litigation point of contact. Represents the state/territory National Guard in all legal matters in state/territory of original or appellate jurisdictions, to include matters pertaining to sexual crimes, sexual harassment, and domestic violence/abuse

Serves as an attorney/adviser providing acquisition and fiscal legal advice to the state/territory's assigned United States Property & Fiscal Officer, particularly in the area of emerging requirements in victim support and legal resourcing (the Chief of the National Guard Bureau's agent in the state/territory) and active-duty military advisers. Advises Army National Guard (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG) contracting officers, reviews contracts, procurement actions and real property matters involving Federal and state/territory funds (some involving substantial amounts of money) for legal sufficiency, appropriate titling and claim initiation or resolution actions

Acts as the Adjutant General's representative in third-party proceedings under Federal labor-management and equal employment opportunity statutes and regulatory provisions

Serves as the state/territory Ethics Adviser. Reviews sensitive financial disclosure statements for General Officers and other key personnel

Qualification

J.D.LL.B.State Bar MembershipLegal ResearchLitigation ExperienceLegal WritingCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

You must meet the following requirements perform at the GS-13 or Equivalent Level to qualify for this position: Assignments require the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.)

Must either be currently in good standing (certified) with a State Bar

Must be a graduate of an ABA-accredited law school

More than two years of professional legal experience that is equal to the duties and responsibilities of the position

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation

U.S. Citizenship is required

Must have a valid civilian driver's license

Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position

Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission

Duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. Responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission

The employee is required to properly carry, maintain, load, unload, and fire various weapons

Position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. 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.