USAJOBS · 5 days ago
ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL) (T5)
East Greenwich, Rhode Island, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$121K/yr - $157K/yr
2+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking an ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL) (T5) to serve as a full-time professional legal adviser for the RI Joint Force Headquarters. The role involves providing legal advice and support to the Adjutant General and other commanders on a wide range of legal matters, including constitutional, civil, criminal, and military law.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.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
Primary coordinator and advisor in the OSJA pertaining to military justice/adverse actions that are initiated against alleged offenders
Serves as the primary point of contact for outside entities and stakeholders, including Special Victims' Counsel, Defense Services, the SARC and the SEEM Manager preventing future harm to victims by ensuring the proper procedures are implemented and followed and that justice and adverse actions are administered properly
Assignments include some of the most diverse, complex, difficult, and novel legal issues found in the emerging area of victims' right law and is responsible for the formulation of state/territory legal policy and its execution in the area of sexual assault accountability, prevention, and response; sexual harassment; domestic abuse and lines of duty and medical discharges for Army and Air personnel
Responsible for advising and providing legal sufficiency reviews of Adjutant General and other senior leaders messages of sexual assault and sexual harassment prevention methods in formal and informal settings, and the review of any implementation of DoD policy or guidance related to competencies leaders must have related to overseeing prevention
Included in this duty is to assist the Adjutant General, after any required coordination with the National Guard (NG) Special Victims' Counsel Program , in publishing the accountability actions taken associated with substantiated allegations of sexual assault, domestic sexual abuse, and sexual harassment (both formal complaints and violations of the UCMJ), and to coordinate with local law enforcement, prosecutors, and MCIOs to track cases of sexual assault involving National Guard perpetrators or victims, and to provide legal support to staff elements whose duties include sexual assault accountability, prevention, and response, including retaliation and reprisal
When issues and inquiries arise from the media, congressional, IG and other outside entities (including SVC), incumbent does the research, gathers relevant information, and drafts responses on behalf the organization, coordinating with other staff elements as appropriate
Acts as expert legal counsel for medical evaluation boards (MEB), physical evaluation board process, and lines of duty (LOD) for Army and Air personnel
Responsible for legal counsel to the Adjutant General and Commanders on any public or private sector collaborations to develop definitions for essential primary prevention competencies for leaders and performs legal review of any associated policy and guidance for evaluation guidance as to prevention
Assist the command in 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
In addition, the position is responsible for 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
Assignments include some of the most diverse, complex, difficult and emerging legal issues found in any area of law, to include: home land security, emergency response, sovereignty, state/territory compacts, fiscal and contract law, civil affairs, employer support, military statute and administrative law (Federal & state/territory), non-military employment law (Federal & state/territory),administrative law, environmental law and emerging areas of law, i.e. domestic operations, intelligence law, weapons of mass destruction emergency response and assistance to civil authorities, etc
Counsel provided covers the full spectrum of legal and organizational concerns, frequently involving the most politically and legally substantive, sensitive, and privileged issues faced by senior public sector leaders
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
You must meet the following Education requirement to qualify for this position
Assignments require the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.)
You must provide official transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims in English
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
If coming from the Competitive Service, transfer into an Excepted Service position is mandatory
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position
This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment of the Gun Control Act
Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission
Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day
The duties of your job may significantly impact the environment
Work may require frequent travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft
Must either be currently in good standing (certified) with a State Bar or able to obtain certification
Must be a graduate of an ABA-accredited law school
Civilian attorneys practicing law as NGB, and NG employees must be active members of the bar of the highest court of a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Active membership in the bar of the highest court of a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: More than two years of professional legal experience that is equal to the duties and responsibilities of the position
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.
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