Attorney

United States Marine Corps; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Marine Corps seeks officers who will practice law as Judge Advocates. Roles include criminal litigation, in-house counsel, legal assistance to Marines and families, and advising on operational and international law.

Candidates must be admitted to the Bar or be taking the Bar, with strong mental aptitude and physical fitness. Law students or accepted J.D. candidates encouraged to apply to serve alongside elite units.

Qualifications

• Represent the United States or Marines in federal court and administrative proceedings.
• Advise leadership on litigation, ethics, operational law, investigations, and government relations.
• Provide legal services to Marines, Sailors and families (estate planning, landlord-tenant, family law).
• Deploy with units and offer real-time legal guidance on ROE, LOAC and international agreements.
• Must have strong mental aptitude tests (SAT/ACT/ASVAB/LSAT).
• Currently attending or accepted to law school (J.D.).
• Competitive physical fitness and readiness for duty.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in federal and administrative proceedings.
• Advise military leadership on legal matters and investigations.
• Provide direct legal services to Marines and their families.
• Deliver real-time legal counsel on ROE, LOAC, and international law in operational settings.

Skills

Criminal Litigation

In-House Counsel

Legal Assistance

Operational Law

International Law

Bar Admission

Mental aptitude

Education

J.D. candidate or admitted to State Bar

Job description

Commission as a Marine Corps Officer and practice law as a Judge Advocate in support of the nation's most elite fighting force. As a Marine attorney, you will have the opportunity to serve in a variety of dynamic legal roles, including:

Criminal Litigation: Represent the United States or United States Marines in federal court and administrative proceedings.

In-House Counsel: Advise military leadership on litigation, government ethics, operational law, internal investigations, government relations, and administrative matters.

Legal Assistance: Provide legal services to Marines, Sailors, and their families in areas such as estate planning, landlord-tenant disputes, and family law.

Operational and International Law: Deploy and serve alongside operational units, offering real-time legal advice on rules of engagement, the law of armed conflict, and international agreements.

Mental aptitude test (Greater than 1000 SAT or 22 ACT or 74 ASVAB, & LSAT)

Accepted to, or currently attending, Law School (J.D.)

Competitive physical fitness

Admitted to State Bar or Taking Bar Exam (if graduated)