Senior Attorney-Adviser: Complex Legal Claims

Defense Health Agency; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Defense Health Agency is seeking an Attorney-Adviser (General) for the Office of General Counsel in San Antonio, TX. This Excepted Service position does not confer competitive status.

Minimum qualifications include completing ABA-accredited law study (JD/LLB), active bar membership in a U.S. state or DC, and at least two years of professional legal experience after admission to the bar. Strong research, advocacy, and caseload skills are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legal claims.
• Ability to identify legal issues and conduct legal research.
• Skill in oral and written advocacy.
• Ability to manage a heavy caseload ethically.

Skills

Legal claims

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Caseload management

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB

Job description

The Defense Health Agency is seeking an Attorney-Adviser (General) for the Office of General Counsel in San Antonio, TX. This Excepted Service position does not confer competitive status.

Minimum qualifications include completing ABA-accredited law study (JD/LLB), active bar membership in a U.S. state or DC, and at least two years of professional legal experience after admission to the bar. Strong research, advocacy, and caseload skills are required.