Attorney-Adviser (General)

US-Defense-Logistics-Agenc; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Counsel for the Defense Logistics Agency General Counsel at Fort Belvoir, VA seeks a qualified attorney for a GS-11/12/13 level position. The role focuses on contracting, litigation and regulatory matters in a high-stakes federal environment.

Applicants must hold a J.D. (or LL.B.), be in good standing with a state bar, and meet the specific grade qualifications outlined for GS-11 through GS-13 levels. A Secret clearance is required or obtainable as specified.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.B. required for attorney eligibility.
• Bar membership in good standing in a U.S. jurisdiction required.
• GS-11/12/13 levels require progressive legal experience and credentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide federal contract law counsel and litigation support.
• Advise on civil litigation and regulatory issues before federal bodies.
• Evaluate qualifications and competencies for attorney grade levels.
• Work with senior officials on sensitive legal matters.

Skills

Professional legal experience

Analytical ability

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Legal judgment

Education

J.D. or LL.B.

Bar admission in good standing

Job description

See below for important information regarding this job.

The duty location will be in the Office of Counsel-Defense Logistics Agency General Counsel - DLA Energy at Fort Belvoir, VA.

Position may be filled at the:

GS-11: $85,447 - $111,087

GS-12: $102,415 - $133,142

GS-13: $121,785 - $158,322

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

1. 1) The first professional law degree (LLB. or J.D.);
2. 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. 3) In addition to 1 and 2 (listed above), each grade level has the following qualification requirements:

To Qualify at the GS-11 level, one of the following requirements must be satisfied:

1. a. One year of professional legal experience.
2. b. The second professional law degree (Master of Laws (LL.M.)) provided it required 1 full academic year of graduate study.
3. c. Superior law student work or activities as demonstrated by one of the following:

• Academic standing in the upper third of the attorney's law school graduating class.
• Work or achievement of significance on one of the attorney's law school's official law reviews or journals.
• Special high-level honors for academic excellence in law school (e.g., membership in the Order of the Coif, winning of a moot court competition, or membership on the moot court team that represents the attorney's law school in competition with other law schools).

d. Full-time or continuous participation in a legal aid program as opposed to one-time, intermittent, or casual participation.

e. Significant summer law office clerk experience.

f. Other evidence of clearly superior accomplishment or achievement.

To Qualify at the GS-12 Level, one of the following requirements must be satisfied:

1. a. Two years of professional legal experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level.
2. b. The second professional law degree (LL.M.) plus 1 year of professional legal experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level.
3. 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.

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:

1. Federal contract law experience (such as breadth, depth, and relevance) and/or significant civil litigation experience (Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, Government Accountability Office Bid Protests, Court of Federal Claims, other Federal or state forums). At least two years of relevant experience at the next lower Federal grade is mandatory. Equivalent military, state, or private law experience may be substituted for Federal service.
2. Analytical/legal ability (including issue identification, legal research, analysis of options, risk analysis, creative problem-solving).
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills and client relationships, and the ability to interact well with senior officials on controversial and sensitive issues.
5. Excellent legal and business judgment.

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.