The primary purpose of this position is to serve as attorney advisor to investigate, adjudicate and settle or defend complex multi-million dollar medical malpractice claims and litigation arising under a multitude of tort theories that give rise to potential United States liability worldwide under the Federal Tort Claims Act and Military Claims Act; to provide expert legal counsel to the Judge Advocate General and Surgeon General clients regarding medical legal matters of significant complexity.

Duties

Responsible for the independent investigation, adjudication and settlement of multi-million-dollar medical malpractice claims against the United States under the Military Claims Act (MCA) and Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). Assigned the most complex, difficult, and highest value cases, with amounts at risk consistently exceeding $1 million dollars. Has primary responsibility as subject matter expert in the MLFSC, with demonstrated knowledge of complex medical legal issues, statutes and regulations, such as physician privileging and the Health Care Quality Improvement Act. Provides substantial high-quality litigation support to Department of Justice attorneys and Assistant United States Attorneys in all SO states in defense of multimillion dollar, complex and often, precedent-setting lawsuits filed in U.S District Courts against the United States arising from Air Force medical activities. Has primary responsibility to provide comment on behalf of the Air Force pertinent to all proposed tort-related legislation. Drafts section-by-section analyses of all proposed legislation. Gathers and prepares all relevant documentation and justification in support of or in opposition to proposed legislation.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Attorney appointments are subject to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Candidates are not required to have active duty service or veterans’ preference to be referred and considered. All qualified candidates who meet the recruitment assessment criteria will be referred to the selecting official.
• Incumbent must possess a Juris Doctor degree or equivalent from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).
• Incumbent must be an active member in good standing of the bar of a U.S. State or Territory.
• Duties occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• This is a Centrally Managed position.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof on your resume.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request

Qualifications

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. Graduate of an accredited law school and admitted to and a member in good standing of a bar of a state or the District of Columbia and have extensive experience in tort law. In-depth knowledge of the FTCA, MCA, and other federal tort claims statutes as well as related statutes, regulations and case law applying or interpreting the Acts. 2. In-depth knowledge of health-care law topics such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), medical quality assurance, medical privileging issues, to include adverse privileging actions, medical training agreements, reproductive health issues, biomedical ethics, advance directives and end-of life care issues as well as related statutes, regulations and case law relevant to health law topics. 3. In-depth knowledge of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and litigation techniques necessary for the defense of the Air Force in judicial forums. 4. Ability to investigate, effectively evaluate and appropriately settle or defend extremely complex, multimillion dollar medical malpractice claims. Must understand medical terminology and be able to work with medical experts. Understands structured settlement concepts and work with financial experts. Tort litigation skills and ability to analyze complaints, motions, and related pleadings to determine applicable law, strengths and weaknesses of the case, courses of action to pursue, and the best possible defense of Air Force interests. 5. Ability to prepare litigation reports discussing evidence and legal issues and to propose answers to complaints, to draft pleadings, motions and other documents that are filed in Federal District Court on behalf of the United States. Ability to lead other attorneys responsible for handling medical malpractice litigation or for providing advice on medical law topics. 6. Ability to establish work priorities and delegate tasks. Skill in effective written and oral communications 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.

Education

Must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, and be currently licensed as an attorney, in active (or equivalent) status and in good standing, with the bar of a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth. The attorney must maintain such bar membership in at least one jurisdiction during the entire course of employment with the Air Force.

Contacts

• Address AF Legal Operations Agency - Pentagon 1720 Air Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]