Attorney Advisor (General)-Direct Hire Authority

Air Force Materiel Command

Eglin Air Force Base (FL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 138,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Air Force Materiel Command seeks an attorney advisor to counsel on a broad range of general law matters affecting the AF installation and its commanders. You will prepare for and represent AF interests in correspondence, meetings, negotiations, and judicial/administrative hearings with federal, state, local, and international officials and entities.

The role requires an ABA-accredited law degree, active bar membership, and a Top Secret clearance, with duties including litigation support and

Qualifications

ABA-accredited law degree required.
Bar admission in at least one US state in good standing.
Active Top Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

Advise on general law matters for AF installation and subordinate units.
Prepare for and represent AF interests in hearings, negotiations, and litigation.
Provide legal support during litigation and administrative proceedings.
Counsel clients on civil law matters including family, consumer, real property, taxes, and estates.

Skills

Legal advisory

Client counseling

Federal government knowledge

Litigation support

Education

ABA-accredited law degree

Job description

Veteran's preference does not apply to DHA recruitment. The primary purpose of this position is to advise the 96 TW Commander, as well as subordinate and tenant unit commanders and managers, on a host of general law matters.

Key Responsibilities

For the most complex installation legal issues, prepares for and represents the AF/installation and its legal interests in correspondence, meetings, negotiations, and judicial and administrative hearings, involving federal, state, and local (and overseas, foreign) officials, parties with adverse interests, and commercial entities.

Advocates AF positions and defends AF legal interests in meetings and negotiations with outside officials and entities, in order to reach agreements that permit the unconstrained execution of the AF mission and preserve command prerogatives. Prepares cases for litigation, provides legal support during litigation, and, when designated, represents the federal government or the AF in judicial or administrative proceedings.

Provides legal assistance to active duty military, dependents, eligible Department of Defense (DoD) civilians, retirees, and other DoD cardholders, consistent with Air Force Instructions (AFIs) and legal office policy.

In line with professional responsibility standards, counsels clients on various personal civil legal matters, such as marriage, divorce, paternity, child support, child custody, consumer law, real property or automobile purchase, sale, or lease, bankruptcy, financing, immigration, citizenship, redress for personal injury, estate planning, probate, and taxes. Interviews clients in person to assess legal needs.

Requirements & Education

Must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, and be currently licensed as an attorney, in active (or equivalent) status and in good standing within last 4 months, with the bar of a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth. The attorney must maintain such bar membership in at least one jurisdiction during the entire course of employment with the Air Force.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Force Materiel Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $89508 – $138370/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-17.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.