The Air Force JAG Corps - Military Attorney

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

Job summary

Join the Air Force JAG Corps as a Military Attorney, where you’ll practice law with meaningful work, seeing the world while serving your country. Ideal candidates hold an ABA-approved law degree and are under 40 years of age. Full-time commitment with a four-year initial duty period.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and admitted to practice law.
• Must be commissioned before the age of 40.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal duties as a JAG attorney.
• Participate in various legal fields as assigned.

Education

Graduate of an ABA-approved law school

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
• Once selected for the JAG Corps, all applicants must complete and pass an Air Force medical examination before an offer of assignment will be extended.

Service Commitment

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

Prior Military Service

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

How To Apply

Application Process

Selection boards are held in February, April, August, and November. Applications are accepted through our online application processing system. You must submit all application materials online on or before the 10th of the month prior to the board (e.g., January 10, March 10, July 10, October 10). In addition, you must schedule a hiring interview with a Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) at any Air Force Base (AFB) through the online system. The SJA will contact you to schedule the interview after you submit your application. The interview must be completed on or before the first of the month of the board (e.g., February 1, April 1, August 1, November 1).

After the interview, the SJA will prepare a report forwarded with your application materials to HQ USAF/JAX. Please do not mail application materials directly to HQ USAF/JAX. If you need to add materials after submission, contact the SJA who conducted your interview. Additional materials will not be accepted after the first of the month that the board meets.

Schedule Your SJA Interview

Use the online system to choose your preferred AFB for the interview. Once you submit your application, the SJA or their representative 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, leadership potential, etc., and should be addressed to “Selection Board Members.” Upload them as part of your online application, do not mail directly to the board.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Legal

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care
• Non-profit Organizations
• Government Administration

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