Judge Advocate

United States Marine Corps; Washington; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Marine Corps seeks a Judge Advocate to advance your legal career within a dedicated public service community focused on national security and high-quality counsel.

JAGs begin via Officer Candidate School at Quantico, VA, then commission as officers and complete training, finishing with education on the Uniform Code of Military Justice at Naval Justice School in Newport, RI. Counsel and represent service members throughout a demanding career.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school is required.
• Active bar designation or good standing is required.
• Ability to provide military legal counsel and litigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on military operations
• Litigate criminal offenses
• Advocate for other servicemembers

Skills

Legal counsel

Litigation

Public service

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA accredited)

Job description

Serve as a Judge Advocate in the United States Marine Corps and expand your legal career in a competitive community of attorneys who are dedicated to public service, national security, and quality counsel.

About the Role

Marine Corps Judge Advocates begin their certification pipeline with Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Quantico, Virginia. Once they receive their commission as an officer and complete rigorous basic training, Judge Advocates complete their certification process with education on the Uniform Code of Military Justice at Naval Justice School in Newport, Rhode Island.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on military operations
• Litigate criminal offenses
• Advocate for other servicemembers

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school
• Currently certified good standing