Attorney (Judge Advocate)

Marine Corps Recruiting

United States

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive military pay

Leadership development

Funded legal education opportunities

Worldwide duty assignments

Professional training and advancement

Job summary

The United States Marine Corps invites applications for a Marine Corps Judge Advocate role, an officer-attorney position that trains junior lawyers for high-pressure, courtroom-based responsibilities. You will serve as trial or defense counsel in courts-martial while advising on military justice and administrative law.

Opportunities include appellate advocacy, support for commanders, and access to funded advanced education while serving worldwide.

Qualifications

Must be currently enrolled in or graduated from an ABA accredited law school (0-3L students qualified).
LSAT score of 150 or higher unless licensed and graduated from ABA accredited law school.
U.S. citizenship and eligibility to meet military commissioning requirements.
Undergraduate GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

Serve as trial counsel (prosecutor) or defense counsel in courts-martial.
Provide legal advice on military justice, ethics, and administrative law.
Represent clients in appellate proceedings.
Support commanders on operational and compliance matters.
Assist Marines and their families with legal issues, including family and civil law.
Conduct legal research and draft opinions.

Education

ABA accredited law school (0-3L qualified)

LSAT 150+

U.S. citizenship & commissioning eligibility

Undergraduate GPA 2.0+

Job description

About the Company

The United States Marine Corps is America's expeditionary force in readiness. Marines are trained to respond rapidly to crises, operate in demanding environments, and accomplish missions across the globe.

From humanitarian assistance and disaster response to combat operations and national defense, the Marine Corps provides flexible, ready forces wherever they are needed.

Marine Officers lead from the front. They are responsible for the training, development, welfare, and performance of the Marines they lead while making decisions in complex and high-pressure environments. Every officer, regardless of occupational specialty, is first trained and expected to serve as a leader of Marines.

Marine Corps Judge Advocates serve as commissioned officers and licensed attorneys, providing legal services in criminal, administrative, and operational law. This role offers an excellent opportunity for 0-3L law students to assume responsibility early in their careers and gain immediate courtroom and leadership experience.

About the Role

Primary Responsibilities

Serve as trial counsel (prosecutor) or defense counsel in courts-martial
Provide legal advice on military justice, ethics, and administrative law
Represent clients in appellate proceedings
Support commanders on operational and compliance matters
Assist Marines and their families with legal issues, including family and civil law
Conduct legal research and draft opinions

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in or graduated from an ABA accredited law school (0-3L students qualified)
LSAT 150+ (unless licensed member of a state bar, U.S territory, or the District of Columbia, and have graduated from an ABA accredited law school)
U.S. citizenship and eligibility to meet military commissioning requirements
Undergraduate GPA of 2.0 or higher

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