Attorney-Advisor (Labor Law)

Air Force Civilian Service; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 126,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentives

Student loan incentives

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service seeks a Full-Time Attorney-Advisor (Labor Law) NH-0905-04 to support the 75 ABW Staff Judge Advocate at Hill AFB, Layton, UT. The role focuses on senior labor and employment law, advising commanders and Civilian Personnel Office on employment matters. The position requires an ABA-accredited law degree with active bar status, U.S.

citizenship, and willingness to travel. Salary ranges from $125,776 to $192,331 annually with locality, and recruitment/relocation incentives

Qualifications

• Requires ABA-accredited law degree (JD or LLB) and active bar status.
• Security clearance may be required and must be maintained.
• Two-page resume required; mobility may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior labor attorney and legal advisor to commanders and Civilian Personnel Office on labor/employment issues.
• Oversee labor law activities and supervise staff and paralegals.
• Represent the Department of the Air Force in administrative and judicial proceedings.
• Train and mentor labor law staff to full capacity.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Federal/state law

Legal analysis

Legal research

Communication skills

Trial preparation

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor or LLB

Job description

Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities for the Department of the Air Force (DAF).

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Attorney-Advisor (Labor Law), NH-0905-04 to work at Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) – 75th Air Base Wing, on Hill Air Force Base located in Layton, UT. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.

This job may close at any time!

Recruitment, Relocation, and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized.

2026 Salary Range: $125,776–$192,331 Yearly w/ locality

Job Open Date: 11/9/2026

Job Close Date: 11/20/2026

Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens

The primary purpose of this position, ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (Labor Law), NH-0905-04, is to support the 75 ABW Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) as the senior labor attorney and legal advisor to commanders, directors, other management officials, and the Civilian Personnel Office on all issues arising from the employment of civil service and non-appropriated fund employees.

Under the direction of the Chief of the Civil Law Division, performs the duties of the Chief of Labor Law at Hill Air Force Base. Oversees labor and employment law issues and cases being worked by labor law staff and other attorneys and paralegals. Trains and mentors new labor staff to bring them up to full functional capacity. You will represent the Department of the Air Force in third-party administrative and judicial proceedings concerning employment-related disputes.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Employee is required to sign a mobility agreement.
• Employee may be required to work overtime, have extended/other than normal duty hours.
• Employee must adhere to the Air Force Rules of Professional Conduct.
• The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty.
• You must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LLB or JD). In addition, at the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of active status with a bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia. Online information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in active status.
• Employee is required to file an Office of Government Ethics (OGE Form 450), Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and annually thereafter.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of applicable law pertaining to the specialized areas of legal practice, as determined by the SJA, in order to provide legal advice and counsel to command and management and represent DAF interests.
• Sufficient knowledge of federal, state, and local law, as it impacts the private individual, to provide personal legal assistance to eligible beneficiaries across the typical range of the DAF legal assistance practice.
• Skill in recognizing and analyzing key legal issues in a factual situation and applying well-reasoned analysis to reach clear, concise conclusions.
• Ability to research legal issues, analyze complex factual situations in light of general legal principles and the results of research, and prepare legal opinions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals, in and outside the legal profession, both orally and in writing, in both formal and informal settings.
• Ability to prepare cases for trial and/or try cases before a court, administrative body, or an official having quasi-judicial power.
• Ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines.

RESUME:

Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit.

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.