THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (GENERAL), Position Description Number T5161000 and is part of the KS Joint Forces Headquarters, National Guard.

Duties

An ATTORNEY ADVISOR, GS-0905-12, is located in the Joint Force Headquarters - State, Personal Staff. The purpose of the position is to provide full-time professional legal support to the Adjutant General, staff elements and subordinate units of the Army and Air National Guard of the State, as well as to the USPFO for the State. MAJOR DUTIES: 1. Responsible for the effective management and accomplishment of the day-to-day legal workload necessary to provide legal services and support to the Adjutant General, staff elements of both the Army and Air National Guard and subordinate units, as well as the United States Property and Fiscal Officer for the State and his staff. Provides professional legal advice and opinions, both written and oral, on issues arising from federal laws and regulations or concerning the federal mission of the National Guard. Serves as litigation point of contact for the State. Prepares litigation reports, briefs, pleadings and other papers associated with civil litigation involving the National Guard. Upon designation by the U.S. Department of Justice, or, in appropriate cases, when designated by the Office of Legal Advisor, National Guard Bureau, may appear as counsel for the National Guard or National Guard officials or employees in civil litigation. (25%) 2. Acts as the State Adjutant General's representative in third-party proceedings under the Federal Labor-Management Relations Statute. Reviews technician collective bargaining agreements for legal sufficiency. Upon designation by the State Adjutant General, may participate in collective bargaining as a member of the management negotiating team. Serves as claims officer for the State. Prepares claims reports for the processing of claims by the appropriate claims office. Upon designation by the State Adjutant General, participates as Staff Judge Advocate to the Convening Authority in State National Guard courts-martial and as legal advisor or counsel in administrative board proceedings. Reviews Reports of Survey, Line of Duty determinations and similar administrative proceedings for legal sufficiency. (25%) 3. Reviews contracts, procurement actions and real property matters involving federal funds for legal sufficiency. Upon designation by the State Adjutant General, participates in negotiations involving contracts, acquisitions, and real property matters. Assists in drafting of Drafts contracts, agreements and real property documents. Prepares and presents legal training for judge advocates and for other personnel as required. Acts as legal assistance officer for full-time active duty members of the National Guard of the State. Provides general legal counsel and assistance in preparation of simple documents and correspondence on a broad range of personal civil matters. Drafts wills, powers of attorney and similar personal documents. (25%) 4. Acts as legal assistance officer for members of the National Guard of the State by providing the following: (15%) a. Domestic relations. Advises on legal and practical meaning and effects of divorce, legal separations, annulment, custody. Refers to appropriate agencies as necessary. b. Wills and estates. Provides legal advice and counseling on wills and estates. Drafts and executes wills and codicils. Advises on estate planning to include minor tax considerations and non-trusts under applicable state statues, or refers to private attorneys as necessary. c. Nonsupport and indebtedness. Advises and counsels on effect and procedures, to include garnishment rules, repossession procedures, default judgments, adverse personnel actions. Refers to appropriate agencies as necessary. d. Landlord-Tenant relations and customer affairs. Advises and counsels on tenant's rights; eviction procedures; the legal effect and meaning of leases, offers to purchase, sales contracts and customer's rights in dealing with merchants and lenders; credit reporting agencies; etc. Prepares correspondence and legal instruments. Provides advice on rights accorded by Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act and other statutory provisions. e. General. Prepares complex powers of attorney and other instruments, advises on immigration/naturalization procedures, insurance matters, general contracts, personal property law. Provides for client referrals to private attorneys as appropriate. 5. Coordinates activities with part-time judge advocates to insure effective utilization of part-time JAG officers. (10%) Performs other professional legal and military duties as required.

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• To maintain the position, the incumbent must have a current Network License according to Army or Air Force Directives, Licensing Network Users and Certifying Network Professionals.
• No record of conviction by civilian courts of offenses listed in the applicable Service Military Justice regulations.
• Must not have military disciplinary action (Article 15/Court-Martial) on military records for engaging in unprofessional/inappropriate relationships IAW DoDI concerning Army and Air Force Professional and Unprofessional Relationships.
• Must not have any Unfavorable Information Files, civil convictions (other than minor traffic violations), or open Inspector General investigations.
• The applicant must possess or be able to obtain a secret clearance within 12 months of appointment.
• 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.
• This 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. This designation will not exceed 14 days per year unless otherwise approved by TAG.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade and possess the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Behavior: Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; Knowledgeable of military and civilian laws, directives, regulations, policies, and procedures; Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit effective communications; Skilled interpersonal communications, empathy, and effective listening; Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats; Ability to communicate -orally and in writing- clearly and effectively; Ability to organize thoughts, research materials, and manage case projects; and Skilled in comprehending and interpreting directives and laws. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Mustpossess at least 12 months work experience as a professional Attorney Advisor and possess the following experience. Knowledgeable of the Army National Guard and Air National Guard mission requirements. Competent in providing legal interpretation and guidance to managers and senior leaders on United States Code Title 32 § 709, National Guard Program. Able to recognize and identify complex constitutional, state-federal, and military-civilian jurisdictional issues frequently associated with the organization and administration of the Title 32 National Guard, and articulate them in the appropriate forum or context. Competent in providing legal interpretation and guidance to managers and senior leaders on 10 United States Code, and the state equivalent to the federal Uniform Code of Military Justice. Experience in conducting legal research in connection with cases pending administrative hearings, trials before courts of original jurisdiction, or arguments in appellate courts. Experience in addressing legal questions referred by administrative officials of the employing agency, such as questions concerning the interpretation and application of statutes, rules, and regulations as they pertain to contracts, claims, or other legal instruments involving private business, state, local, national, or foreign governments. Experience in addressing questions regarding the effects of provisions of proposed legislation or proposed changes in agency policies or regulations.

Education

Must have the mandatory Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree in law issued by an ABA- accredited law school; and, certified to practice law in the highest court of any U.S. state, commonwealth, territory or the District of Columbia.

Must provide transcripts/certifications.

Contacts

• Address KS Joint Forces Headquarters 2722 SW Topeka Blvd Topeka, KS 66611-1287 US
• Name: Camrey Zeckser
• Phone: 785-646-0507
• Email: [email protected]