GENERAL ATTORNEY

Space Systems Command; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Systems Command in Los Angeles, CA seeks a senior attorney to support the Staff Judge Advocate, providing legal advice and counsel on complex administrative, environmental, contract, labor, international, and operations law to the Space Base Delta 3 Commander and all units at Los Angeles Air Force Base.

The successful candidate will have an ABA-approved law degree, active bar status, and more than three years of experience; transcripts required; government service preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have JD or LLB from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Bar admission active in a U.S. State, DC, or territory, verified within 4 months of application.
• Transcripts must be submitted with application.
• GS-14 or GS-15 level legal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to Space Base Delta 3 Commander and units on Los Angeles AFB.
• Prepare legal opinions and representations of DAF interests in complex cases.
• Advise on administrative, environmental, contract, labor, international, and operations law.

Skills

Legal reasoning

Research skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

JD or LLB

ABA-accredited law school

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to support the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) as a senior attorney, providing legal advice and counsel for the most complex, often precedent, installation level cases in administrative law, claims, environmental law, contract law, labor law, international law, and operations law to the Space Base Delta 3 Commander and all units on Los Angeles Air Force Base including HQ Space System Command, six portfolio acquisition executives, and eight System Deltas.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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). Note: Transcripts are required to be submitted at the time of application.
• 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. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status and is dated within 4 months of the date of the application. A copy of the Bar Card is not acceptable proof of good standing.

A4.1.1. To be eligible for consideration for appointment as an attorney, an applicant must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the ABA. Note: Applicants seeking to use foreign education to meet qualification standards must meet Office of Personnel Management foreign equivalency requirements. Qualifications Required at GS-14 or GS-15 Level. General requirements set forth under paragraph A4.1. In addition, the attorney shall have professional legal experience in excess of three years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• 1. Professional knowledge of space, cyber, and intelligence law to advise senior decision makers at Command level.
• 2. 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.
• 3. 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.
• 4. Skill in recognizing and analyzing key legal issues in a factual situation and applying well-reasoned analysis to reach clear, concise conclusions.
• 5. Ability to research legal issues, analyze complex factual situations in light of general legal principles and the results of research and prepare legal opinions.
• 6. 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.
• 7. Ability to furnish legal advice on questions related to interpretation of federal and state statutes and judicial decisions, Air and Space Force policy directives and instructions, DoD directives, delegation of authority, and the history and procedures implementing Air Force policy.
• 8. Ability to prepare cases for trial and/or try cases before a court, administrative body, or an official having quasi-judicial power.

At the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status and in good standing with a bar of the highest court of a State, US commonwealth, US territory, or the District of Columbia. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status and dated within four months of application. A copy of the Bar Card is not acceptable proof of good standing.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE:

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE:

Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.