Attorney

Marine Corps Recruiting; Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas (TX, TX, TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Marine Corps Recruiting in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Judge Advocate to join its legal team. The role targets 0-3L students and graduates who will serve as commissioned officers and licensed attorneys, gaining courtroom and leadership experience early in their careers.

You will perform trial work, advise on military justice and administrative law, and support Marines and families with a range of legal issues, with opportunities for advanced study funded by the Marine Corps.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or graduated from ABA-accredited law school (0-3L students eligible).
• LSAT 150+ (unless licensed in another state/territory and ABA degree completed).
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to meet commissioning requirements.
• Undergraduate GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Experience in criminal litigation and/or operational/international law is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trial counsel (prosecutor) or defense counsel in courts-martial.
• Provide legal advice on military justice, ethics, and administrative law.
• Represent clients in appellate proceedings.
• Support commanders on operational and compliance matters.
• Assist Marines and families with legal issues, including family and consumer law.
• Conduct legal research and draft opinions.

Skills

Trial advocacy

Legal research

Counseling clients

Public speaking

Team leadership

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

Marine Corps Judge Advocates serve as commissioned officers and licensed attorneys, providing legal services in criminal, administrative, and operational law. This role offers an excellent opportunity for 0-3L law students and graduates to assume responsibility early in their careers and gain immediate courtroom and leadership experience.

About the Role

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as trial counsel (prosecutor) or defense counsel in courts-martial
• Provide legal advice on military justice, ethics, and administrative law
• Represent clients in appellate proceedings
• Support commanders on operational and compliance matters
• Assist Marines and their families with legal issues, including family and consumer law
• Conduct legal research and draft opinions

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or graduated from an ABA accredited law school (0-3L students qualified)
• LSAT 150+ (unless licensed member of a state bar, U.S territory, or the District of Columbia, and have graduated from an ABA accredited law surface)
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to meet military commissioning requirements
• Undergraduate GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Criminal litigation
• Operational and international law
• Environmental, labor, and contract law
• Legal assistance and civil law
• Advanced education (LL.M. opportunities funded by the Marine Corps)

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding legal career with global impact, consider serving as a Marine Corps Judge Advocate.