Trial Attorney (Contract)

US-Defense-Logistics-Agenc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency, Troop Support, in Philadelphia, PA, seeks a Senior Counsel for the Litigation Team within the Office of the Chief Counsel. The incumbent will oversee litigation before ASBCA, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, and Federal Courts, and will mentor junior attorneys while advising senior officials.

Requirements include a J.D., active state bar membership, and relevant experience. A Secret security clearance is required or obtainable, with periodic reinvestigation as per DoD

Qualifications

• First professional law degree (J.D./LL.B.).
• Licensed and in good standing with a state bar.
• GS level requires 2+ or 3+ years of professional legal experience depending on grade level.

Responsibilities

• Litigate and present the Government's case, including mentoring junior attorneys.
• Advise high-level civilian and military management officials.
• Lead personnel toward achievement of organizational goals and manage programs or cases.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Oral & written communication

Advocacy

Leadership

Education

J.D. or equivalent professional degree

Job description

See below for important information regarding this job.

The Incumbent will serve as a Senior Counsel for the Litigation Team under the Office of the Chief Counsel, Defense Logistics Agency, Troop Support, a Major Subordinate Command (MSC), located in Philadelphia, PA.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

1. The first professional law degree (LLB. or J.D.);
2. Proof that you are licensed and a member in good standing with the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. Annual bar certification cards issued from your state of licensure are not considered acceptable. Proof is a "certificate of good standing" issued by your state of licensure dated within 6 months of the closing date of this announcement or a screenshot of your bar status taken from your state of licensure website that is dated within 6 months of the closing date of this announcement or sworn statement to that effect. If there is not a date on the screen shot, you must provide a statement signed by you on the date that the screen shot was created. The successful applicant selected for employment must provide a "certificate of good standing" issued by their respective bar showing they are in good status and in active status prior to appointment.
3. In addition to 1 and 2 (listed above), each grade level has the following qualification requirements:
   • To Qualify at the GS-13 Level: You must possess professional legal experience in excess of 2 years commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
   • To Qualify at the GS-14 Level: You must possess professional legal experience in excess of 3 years commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
   In accordance with DoDI 1442.2 (Personnel Actions Involving Civilian Attorneys), promotion for this position is based on the individual's time, performance, and mastery of skills at the required grade level and only with approval of the designated official (DLA General Counsel) in accordance with the applicable regulation.

The legal experience described in your application package or resume will be evaluated and screened for competencies required to perform the duties of the position as described in the Major Duties section of this announcement. The QUALITY of experience will be evaluated and screened to determine how closely or to what extent your experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Your application package or resume must demonstrate you have the competencies and quality of experience necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate grade level.

PRINCIPAL SELECTION FACTORS:

• Knowledge and experience in litigating and presenting the Government's case which involves collaborating and mentoring junior attorneys in connection with appeals before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals of the Department of Defense, government accounting office, court of Federal Claims and Federal Courts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, excellent legal research skills, recognized proficiency as an advocate, and demonstrated effectiveness in advising high-level civilian and or military management officials.
• Ability to lead personnel toward achievement of organizational goals and the ability to manage programs or cases and other resources.

Security Clearance: This position is designated Non-Critical Sensitive. If selected, you must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. If you are unable to obtain this level of security clearance (as a result of undisclosed or disclosed background issues), within a reasonable period of time (as defined by the agency), the employment offer may be withdrawn. In addition, incumbent is subject to periodic re-investigation to maintain security eligibility in accordance with DoD 5200.2-R.