Senior Federal Litigation Counsel

Air Force Legal Operations Agency; Westphalia (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Air Force Legal Operations Agency seeks an attorney to represent parties in Federal District Courts, appellate courts, the Supreme Court, and state courts. You will perform rigorous legal research, gather facts, and develop evidence to support AF litigation positions.

You must hold a JD from an ABA-accredited school, maintain active bar status, and have at least 3 years of related experience; an LL.M. may count toward experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited school required.
• Active bar status in state, DC, or US territory, current within 4 months.
• 3+ years of related legal experience.
• LL.M. may count for 1 year of experience.
• Knowledge of FLRA, Title VII, ADEA, Rehabilitation Act and related DoD/AF issuances.

Responsibilities

• Represents parties in Federal District Courts, Federal Appellate Courts, the US Supreme Court, and State courts.
• Conducts legal research and analyzes facts to support AF litigation positions.
• Develops evidence, establishes work priorities, and delegates tasks as needed.
• Communicates orally and in writing with clarity and professionalism.

Skills

Federal labor law

Discrimination law

DoD/AF issuances

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

Administrative forums knowledge

Legal research & writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Job description

The Air Force Legal Operations Agency seeks an attorney to represent parties in Federal District Courts, appellate courts, the Supreme Court, and state courts. You will perform rigorous legal research, gather facts, and develop evidence to support AF litigation positions.

You must hold a JD from an ABA-accredited school, maintain active bar status, and have at least 3 years of related experience; an LL.M. may count toward experience.