Attorney Advisory (General)

Air Force Civilian Service; Valparaiso (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Sick leave

Vacation time

Health insurance

Retirement (FERS)

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible work arrangements

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Air Force Test Center in Florida seeks a Full‑Time Attorney-Advisor (NH‑0950‑03) to support the Staff Judge Advocate at Eglin AFB. The role includes advising commanders on diverse legal matters, evaluating policies for compliance, and preparing cases for litigation.

Must have ABA‑accredited law school and active bar status, with eligibility for Top Secret clearance; telework is situational. U.S. citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a law school accredited by the ABA.
• Licensed attorney in active status and in good standing with a U.S. state bar.

Responsibilities

• Advises the 96 TW Commander, and subordinate and tenant unit commanders and managers on general law matters.
• Assesses and evaluates for legal compliance and advisability of local policies and actions.
• Prepares cases for litigation and provides legal support during litigation.

Skills

Federal government legal experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Job description

About the Air Force Test Center

The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrow's Air Force is tested! Long considered the "Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe", AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history!

Attorney Advisor (General)

Join the legal team that provides Air Force leaders and personnel with professional, timely, full-spectrum legal support to enable test, readiness, war-winning capabilities, and mission accomplishment.

About the Role

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Attorney-Advisor (NH-0950-03) to work at the 96 Test Wing Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (96 TW/JA) at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.

Location: Eglin Air Force Base, FL

Typical 2026 salary range: $ 89,508 to $ 138,370 per year (includes locality)

Telework Information: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible

Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

Desired Skills

• 2 years of legal experience in the Federal government desired
• 4 years of legal experience (i.e., as a practicing attorney) desired

Required Qualifications

• Employee 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, with the bar of a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth.
• Employee must adhere to the Air Force Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship (Required)
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD STATEMENT: (Required) – For All Positions 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. (NOTE: Typically, the 1-year probationary period is for Competitive Jobs, and 2-year trail period is for Excepted Jobs.)

Drug Testing

• (if applicable) This is a designated Drug Testing Position

Security Clearance

• Must be able to obtain and maintain and "Top Secret" security clearance.

Education Requirements

• Employee must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.

Certifications / Licensure

• Employee must be currently licensed as an attorney, in active (or equivalent) status and in good standing, with the bar of a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth.

Financial Management Statement

• The employee is required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually

Top 5-6 job related 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 AF 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 AF 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.

Major Duties

• Advises the 96 TW Commander, as well as subordinate and tenant unit commanders and managers, on a host of general law matters (e.g., administrative law, claims, contract law, labor law, international law, and/or operations law) as determined by the SJA.
• Assesses and evaluates for legal compliance, legal sufficiency, and/or advisability, local policies and practices, proposed actions and decisions, official conduct and authority, commercial transactions, draft documents and publications, investigations, responses to inquiries, public statements, plans, and initiatives.
• Prepares cases for litigation, provides legal support during litigation, and, when designated, represents the federal government or the Air Force in judicial or administrative hearings.
• When determined by the SJA and appointed by the Department of Justice, prosecutes civilian offenders in federal magistrate court.
• Evaluates claims by and against the government, assesses legal risk, and recommends disposition.
• Represents the SJA on committees, working groups, and inter-disciplinary teams, and at conferences and meetings.
• Provides legal assistance to active duty military, dependents, eligible Department of Defense (DoD) civilians, retirees, and other DoD cardholders, consistent with Department of Air Force Instructions (DAFIs) and legal office policy.

Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 11 Federal Holidays each year
• 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)
• Paid Vacation Time: 13-26 days per year based on length of employment
• Health Insurance: No waiting period to qualify for you and your family
• Retirement: Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
• Basic Benefits Plan Social Security: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), like a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)
• Health & Wellness: Various Medical Flexible Spending Account Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance
• Work/Life Balance: Family and Medical Leave Act Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)
• Career Development: Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities Career enhancement and promotion opportunities
• To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/260902aftcbenefitstrifold

Federal Resume Tips

• Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.
• Learn more about the new resume requirements at: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include https://afciviliancareers.com/PDF/FederalResumeWriting.pdf

OPM Classification & Qualifications

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/

Other Opportunities

Please visit the Air Force Test Center job board to view other career opportunities: https://www.aftc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/

AFTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.