The primary purpose of this position is to support the National Guard Special Victims' Counsel Program as a Regional Special Victims' Counsel attorney, providing legal advice and counsel for assigned clients in the most complex, often precedential, military courts martial and administrative military proceedings.

Duties

Represent qualifying victims through all phases of reporting, investigation, and command response, including administrative matters, military justice, and issues of reprisal or retaliation. Protect clients' privacy and advocate their interests to command and through investigative processes. Provide legal assistance to assigned clients, consistent with Department of Defense, Chief National Guard Bureau Instructions, Army Regulations, Air Force Instructions (DoDI, CNGBIs, ARs, DAFIs) and SVC Program policy. Provide training, outreach, and accomplish administrative tasks of case management, and maintain training requirements. Provide training and outreach to command leadership, JAG offices, National Guard members, SARCs/VAs, and community partners on the role of an SVC. Carries out special projects and participates in special initiatives and studies. Performs special assignments in support of the organization; e.g., researching policy/precedent and comparing to new or modified guidelines to assess impact; analyzing and providing substantive evaluation of data affecting program operations; developing reports and briefings outlining study findings and recommendations.

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.
• 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.
• Employee 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
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays
• Employee may be required to work overtime
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance
• Employee must adhere to the Air Force and Army Rules of Professional Conduct (AFI 51-110 and AR 27-26)
• Employee may be required to file an Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and annually thereafter
• The salary range reflects the BASE SALARY for the listed locations. Upon selection, the salary will be adjusted to include the approved official worksite locality
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof on your resume.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• This is a Centrally Managed position.

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. In-depth knowledge of applicable law pertaining to the specialized areas of legal practice in order to provide education to command and management. Sufficient knowledge of federal, state, and local law, as it affects the private individual, to provide personal legal assistance to eligible beneficiaries across the typical range of the NG-SVC practice. Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals, in and outside the legal profession, both orally and in writing, in both formal and informal settings. 2. In-depth knowledge of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, the Manual for Courts-Martial, the Rules for Court-Martial, the Military Rules of Evidence, DA-PAM 27-9 (Military Judge's Bench book), and other legal references relating to the military justice process. Remain versed in all statutes, directives, instructions and procedures that impact the National Guard, Army, and Air Force SAPR programs. Skill in communicating complex legal issues clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing. 3. In-depth knowledge of the DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program and victims' rights, including need for sensitivity and confidentiality in sexual assault and domestic violence cases. Skill in performing legal research using electronic and traditional methods. Skill in recognizing and analyzing key legal issues in a factual situation and applying well-reasoned analysis to make arguments and reach clear, concise conclusions. 4. In-depth knowledge of military justice practice and procedure, including trial practice and procedure. Knowledge of all applicable Air Force Instructions, Army Regulations and policy that pertain to sexual assault, sexual harassment and domestic violence, including line of duty, medical board processes, VA processes, and board of corrections processes and procedures. 5. In-depth knowledge of providing instruction to course or conference attendees in policy, programs, and military justice issues. Ability to analyze complaints to identify relevant issues, to analyze evidence, and to draw sound conclusions to make appropriate recommendations. Ability to research legal issues, analyze complex factual situations in light of general legal principles and prepare written legal opinions. 6. Broad, current knowledge of DoD, National Guard, Army and Air Force organizations, functions, authorities, status, lines of command, and resulting impact on eligibility, scope of representation, and case outcome. Knowledge must cut across the entire spectrum of DoD, National Guard, Army and Air Force programs, operations, and management. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and guidance and to meet established schedules for on-going projects and short-notice suspense's. 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 Selfridge ANGB 29423 George Ave Bldg 304 Selfridge ANGB, MI 48045 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]