Attorney-Adviser (General)

US-Defense-Logistics-Agenc; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 89,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

The Defense Logistics Agency, Office of Counsel, DLA Disposition Services in Battle Creek, MI, seeks an Attorney-Adviser (General) at GS-12 to GS-14 to provide broad legal counsel across GC practice areas and to support senior officials in a fast-paced government environment. Applicants must hold a JD or LLB and be admitted to a state bar; a certificate of good standing is required.

A Secret security clearance is required, with emphasis on analytical thinking, strong communication, and sound

Qualifications

• Must hold a first professional law degree (J.D. or LLB).
• Licensed and in good standing with the bar of a State, D.C., or U.S. territory.
• Bar status must be current and dated within 6 months of the closing date.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel across Office of General Counsel practice areas.
• Communicate with senior officials and prepare legal analyses and opinions.
• Demonstrate analytical ability, risk assessment, and sound judgment.

Skills

Legal experience

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Legal judgment

Client relations

Education

J.D. or LLB

LL.M.

Job description

See below for important information regarding this job.

Incumbents will serve as the Attorney-Adviser (General) in the Office of Counsel, Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Disposition Services, a Major Subordinate Command, located in Battle Creek, MI.

Position may be filled at:
GS-12: $89,508 - $116,362
GS-13: $106,437 - $138,370
GS-14: $125,776 - $163,514

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR AN ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL)

1) The first professional law degree (LLB. or J.D.);
2) Proof that you are licensed and a member in good standing with the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. Annual bar certification cards issued from your state of licensure are not considered acceptable. Proof is a "certificate of good standing" issued by your state of licensure dated within 6 months of the closing date of this announcement or a screenshot of your bar status taken from your state of licensure website that is dated within 6 months of the closing date of this announcement or sworn statement to that effect. If there is not a date on the screen shot, you must provide a statement signed by you on the date that the screen shot was created. The successful applicant selected for employment must provide a "certificate of good standing" issued by their respective bar showing they are in good status and in active status prior to appointment.

3) In addition to 1 and 2 (listed above), each grade level has the following qualification requirements:

To Qualify at the GS-12 Level

one of the following requirements must be satisfied:

• a. Two years of professional legal experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level.
• b. The second professional law degree (LL.M.) plus 1 year of professional legal experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level.
• c. An attorney without experience may, in unusual cases, be employed at the GS-12 or equivalent level provided the individual has advanced educational attainments substantially beyond those required for work at the GS-11 or equivalent level, and his or her education clearly indicates ability to perform work of the type to be assigned.

To Qualify at the GS-13 Level

You must possess professional legal experience in excess of 2 years commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.

To Qualify at the GS-14 Level

You must possess professional legal experience in excess of 3 years commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.

In accordance with DoDI 1442.2 (Personnel Actions Involving Civilian Attorneys), promotion for this position is based on the individual's time, performance, and mastery of skills at the required grade level and only with approval of the designated official (DLA General Counsel) in accordance with the applicable regulation.

The legal experience described in your application package or resume will be evaluated and screened for competencies required to perform the duties of the position as described in the Major Duties section of this announcement. The QUALITY of experience will be evaluated and screened to determine how closely or to what extent your experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Your application package or resume must demonstrate you have the competencies and quality of experience necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate grade level.

PRINCIPAL SELECTION FACTORS:

The following factors will be used to evaluate the suitability of candidates for this position:

1. Knowledge and experience in a wide range of Office of General Counsel practice areas that may include Federal Surplus Property law and sales, Contract Law, Employment Law, Environmental Law, FOIA, International Law, Operational Law, Privacy Act and Standards of Conduct.
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience in communicating with senior officials.
3. Analytical ability, including issue identification, legal research, analysis of options, risk analysis, and creative problem solving.
4. Excellent legal and business judgment.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills and client relationships, and the ability to interact well with clients and colleagues

Security Clearance: This position is designated Non-Critical Sensitive. If selected, you must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. If you are unable to obtain this level of security clearance (as a result of undisclosed or disclosed background issues), within a reasonable period of time (as defined by the agency), the employment offer may be withdrawn. In addition, incumbent is subject to periodic re-investigation to maintain security eligibility in accordance with DoD 5200.2-R.