Supervisory Attorney Advisor
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Department of Defense
United States Citizens Excepted Service Permanent Full Time The Navy and Marine Corps team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training. From pipefitters to accountants, scientists to engineers, doctors to nurses-the careers and opportunities to make a difference are endless. Civilian careers-where purpose and patriotism unite!
This position is the Legal Assistance Supervisory Attorney Advisor located at the Region Legal Service Office Naval District Washington in Washington, DC (Washington Navy Yard). The incumbent provides Legal Assistance Services to active duty, reserves, retirees, family members, and other eligible clients. The incumbent assigns work involving Legal Assistance to subordinates, supervises subordinates, and evaluates their performance. The incumbent is responsible for the professional development of all assigned personnel to proficiently perform a wide range of legal and paralegal duties. Establishes and maintains liaisons with the Office of the Judge Advocate General (Legal Assistance Division), legal assistance officers of other Armed Forces Commands, Navy Reserve Judge Advocates, and the state and local bar associations.
You must be a US Citizen. You must obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Legal Assistance Attorney, the incumbent will have primary responsibility for providing personal legal assistance and representation to eligible personnel, conducting the legal assistance and preventative law activities in the local area, and supervising the expanded legal assistance program within the Region Legal Service Office Southeast area of responsibility.
Services will cover the entire spectrum of legal assistance issues, but will most often involve; wills and estates, landlord-tenant issues, Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act, Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, Real Property, Taxes, nonsupport and indebtedness, consumer affairs, adoptions, domestic relations, and immigration.
Supervisor to personnel including, but not limited to, one civilian Legal Assistant.
Mentor and Advisor to less experienced personnel assigned to the department, most uniformed members will be on their first assignment as a legal assistance attorney. Responsible for training legal assistance personnel regarding local laws, rules of civil procedures, as well as local court rules.
Establish an effective preventive law program, developing materials and programs to educate service members and their families about the availability of legal counseling services; publicizes and disseminates information.
Must have a J.D. Degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school and be a member in good standing of the bar of any state or the District of Columbia. Minimum of three years post law school legal experience as either a military judge advocate or in private legal practice providing representation concerning family law issues.
Specialized Skills: Extensive knowledge and skill sufficient to provide authoritative advice and assistance on complex legal assistance matters. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner on technical and legal issues and principles with persons of various backgrounds. Primary purpose of position is to provide authoritative information and substantive advice to eligible personnel, and conduct the legal assistance and preventative law activities in the local area. Knowledge of and strong skills using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point, SharePoint and other word processing systems and knowledge of personal computers for storage and retrieval of case files. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Knowledge of full range of management duties and responsibilities in order to supervise several uniformed attorneys and support staff.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Upon Selection the following documents will be requested:
An official transcript of the applicant's law school record together with an official statement of the applicant's relative standing in his/her class.
An official certificate showing that the applicant is a member of the Bar.
An official statement that his/her fitness to practice law or his/her conduct as an attorney have never been challenged. If either his/her fitness or conduct has been challenged, an official statement concerning the facts and circumstances together with any explanation that the applicant may wish to submit.
Position may require occasional travel.
Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period, must have or be able to obtain a Secret security clearance, and meet all certification requirements (depending on the position to be filled) prior to appointment.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to report to any of the scheduled appointments and/or fails any applicable medical/agility/drug test, lacks the certification requirements, or is unable to obtain a security clearance.
Eligible applicants will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of the experience or related education as reflected in their resume. Candidates are encouraged to ensure work experiences clearly show possession of knowledge of the subject matter pertinent to the position, the technical skills to successfully perform the duties of the position, and the ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.
Interested attorneys should send a resume and a writing sample of two pages or less to:
Alton McCoy
Region Legal Service Office Naval District Washington
1250 10th Street SE Suite 1600
Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-6798
Please submit your application by Federal Express or similar means. Please note deliveries via US Postal Service are often delayed and may cause the application to be rejected due to untimely submission.
Only applications postmarked by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Electronic or facsimile applications will not be considered.
A resume and a writing sample of two pages or less. Do not submit a writing sample that exceeds the two-page length. The two-page writing sample may be an excerpt from a longer document.
Two of your most recent performance appraisals, if applicable.
Names and telephone numbers of at least three references.
Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers. You will be notified of the outcome after final approval of the selectee.
Department of the Navy offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and a 401K-type retirement plan. More information can be found at:
Male applicants born after Dec. 31, 1959 must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service law ( /).
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
Relocation expenses are NOT authorized.
Veterans Preference: Non-Federal applicants will be provided Veterans Preference. Supporting documentation will be requested prior to any final job offer. Documentation includes DD-214 showing type of discharge, dates of service and campaign badges received. Applicants claiming 10-point preference will require a SF-15, Application for 10-point Veterans Preference, with applicable supporting documents, as noted on the form. Information on Veterans Preference is available in the VetGuide which can be accessed electronically at the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website at .Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department of Defense
United States Citizens Excepted Service Permanent Full Time The Navy and Marine Corps team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training. From pipefitters to accountants, scientists to engineers, doctors to nurses-the careers and opportunities to make a difference are endless. Civilian careers-where purpose and patriotism unite!
This position is the Legal Assistance Supervisory Attorney Advisor located at the Region Legal Service Office Naval District Washington in Washington, DC (Washington Navy Yard). The incumbent provides Legal Assistance Services to active duty, reserves, retirees, family members, and other eligible clients. The incumbent assigns work involving Legal Assistance to subordinates, supervises subordinates, and evaluates their performance. The incumbent is responsible for the professional development of all assigned personnel to proficiently perform a wide range of legal and paralegal duties. Establishes and maintains liaisons with the Office of the Judge Advocate General (Legal Assistance Division), legal assistance officers of other Armed Forces Commands, Navy Reserve Judge Advocates, and the state and local bar associations.
You must be a US Citizen. You must obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Legal Assistance Attorney, the incumbent will have primary responsibility for providing personal legal assistance and representation to eligible personnel, conducting the legal assistance and preventative law activities in the local area, and supervising the expanded legal assistance program within the Region Legal Service Office Southeast area of responsibility.
Services will cover the entire spectrum of legal assistance issues, but will most often involve; wills and estates, landlord-tenant issues, Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act, Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, Real Property, Taxes, nonsupport and indebtedness, consumer affairs, adoptions, domestic relations, and immigration.
Supervisor to personnel including, but not limited to, one civilian Legal Assistant.
Mentor and Advisor to less experienced personnel assigned to the department, most uniformed members will be on their first assignment as a legal assistance attorney. Responsible for training legal assistance personnel regarding local laws, rules of civil procedures, as well as local court rules.
Establish an effective preventive law program, developing materials and programs to educate service members and their families about the availability of legal counseling services; publicizes and disseminates information.
Must have a J.D. Degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school and be a member in good standing of the bar of any state or the District of Columbia. Minimum of three years post law school legal experience as either a military judge advocate or in private legal practice providing representation concerning family law issues.
Specialized Skills: Extensive knowledge and skill sufficient to provide authoritative advice and assistance on complex legal assistance matters. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner on technical and legal issues and principles with persons of various backgrounds. Primary purpose of position is to provide authoritative information and substantive advice to eligible personnel, and conduct the legal assistance and preventative law activities in the local area. Knowledge of and strong skills using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point, SharePoint and other word processing systems and knowledge of personal computers for storage and retrieval of case files. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Knowledge of full range of management duties and responsibilities in order to supervise several uniformed attorneys and support staff.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Upon Selection the following documents will be requested:
An official transcript of the applicant's law school record together with an official statement of the applicant's relative standing in his/her class.
An official certificate showing that the applicant is a member of the Bar.
An official statement that his/her fitness to practice law or his/her conduct as an attorney have never been challenged. If either his/her fitness or conduct has been challenged, an official statement concerning the facts and circumstances together with any explanation that the applicant may wish to submit.
Position may require occasional travel.
Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period, must have or be able to obtain a Secret security clearance, and meet all certification requirements (depending on the position to be filled) prior to appointment.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to report to any of the scheduled appointments and/or fails any applicable medical/agility/drug test, lacks the certification requirements, or is unable to obtain a security clearance.
Eligible applicants will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of the experience or related education as reflected in their resume. Candidates are encouraged to ensure work experiences clearly show possession of knowledge of the subject matter pertinent to the position, the technical skills to successfully perform the duties of the position, and the ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.
Interested attorneys should send a resume and a writing sample of two pages or less to:
Alton McCoy
Region Legal Service Office Naval District Washington
1250 10th Street SE Suite 1600
Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-6798
Please submit your application by Federal Express or similar means. Please note deliveries via US Postal Service are often delayed and may cause the application to be rejected due to untimely submission.
Only applications postmarked by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Electronic or facsimile applications will not be considered.
A resume and a writing sample of two pages or less. Do not submit a writing sample that exceeds the two-page length. The two-page writing sample may be an excerpt from a longer document.
Two of your most recent performance appraisals, if applicable.
Names and telephone numbers of at least three references.
Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers. You will be notified of the outcome after final approval of the selectee.
Department of the Navy offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and a 401K-type retirement plan. More information can be found at:
Male applicants born after Dec. 31, 1959 must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service law ( /).
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
Relocation expenses are NOT authorized.
Veterans Preference: Non-Federal applicants will be provided Veterans Preference. Supporting documentation will be requested prior to any final job offer. Documentation includes DD-214 showing type of discharge, dates of service and campaign badges received. Applicants claiming 10-point preference will require a SF-15, Application for 10-point Veterans Preference, with applicable supporting documents, as noted on the form. Information on Veterans Preference is available in the VetGuide which can be accessed electronically at the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website at .Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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