The Air Force JAG Corps - Military Attorney

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Des Peres (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Air Force JAG Corps as a Military Attorney and experience a fulfilling legal career that offers opportunities to practice in multiple fields while serving your country. This role involves meaningful work, a commitment to duty, and a promising entry into military law.

Benefits

Opportunity to practice in various legal fields

Travel opportunities

Entry-level engagement with military operations

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and graduate of an ABA-approved law school.
• Must be commissioned before age 40.
• Pass an Air Force medical examination.

Responsibilities

• Practice law in various fields from day one.
• Participate in meaningful legal work within the military context.

Skills

Leadership

Legal Research

Interpersonal Skills

Education

ABA-approved law school degree

Job description

The Air Force JAG Corps - Military Attorney

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If the traditional civilian career path has left you wanting more, both personally and professionally, a JAG career will re-inspire your love of the law. This lifestyle is the antidote to the day-in, day-out corporate grind. Being a JAG means you’ll be doing meaningful work from day one—with opportunities to practice in almost every field, see the world, and become the lawyer you’ve always wanted to be.

Qualifications

Applicant Requirements

• Must be a citizen of the United States
• Must be a graduate of an ABA-approved law school and be admitted to practice law in the highest court of any U.S. state, commonwealth, territory, or the District of Columbia
• Must be commissioned before the age of 40
• All selected applicants must complete and pass an Air Force medical examination before an offer of assignment is extended

Service Commitment

You do not incur a service commitment until you accept your JAG assignment. The initial active duty commitment is four years, beginning on the day you depart for Officer Training School (OTS).

Prior Military Service

If you are prior active duty, National Guard, or Reserve, your service will be credited for pay purposes. Prior commissioned service can also advance your entry grade and date of rank. All active duty service counts toward retirement.

Application Process

Selection boards are held in February, April, August, and November. Applications are accepted via our online system, with all materials due by the 10th of the month prior to the board. Schedule your interview with a Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) at any Air Force Base through the online application system. The SJA will contact you to schedule the interview, which must be completed before the first of the month of the board.

After the interview, the SJA will prepare a report and forward it, along with your application materials, to HQ USAF/JAX. Do not mail materials directly to HQ USAF/JAX. For additional materials, contact your SJA. Late submissions will not be accepted after the application deadline.

Scheduling Your SJA Interview

Use the online system to select your preferred AFB for the interview. After submitting your application, the SJA will contact you to schedule the interview. Find a map of all AFB locations here: BASE LOCATIONS.

Recommendation Letters

Letters should attest to your work ethic, duty performance, and leadership potential. Address all letters to “Selection Board Members” and upload them as part of your online application.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: Legal
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, Government Administration