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ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL)

Office of the General Counsel · MacDill AFB, Florida, United States · Onsite · $125,776 - $163,514/year
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Compensation: $125,776 - $163,514/year
Position: Senior
Type: Job
Practice Area: General Practice
Remote: No
Posted:
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Deadline: May 1, 2026

Job Description

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: You MUST have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LLB or JD). In addition, at the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status with a bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active"

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status. Specialized Experience: In addition to the basic requirement: you must have professional legal experience in excess of three (3) years that commensurate with the position's duties and responsibilities. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge and experience of applicable laws, regulations, precedents, rules, procedures, policies and programs pertaining to the specialized areas of legal practice of Fiscal Law, International Law, National Security Law, Administrative Law, General Law, Ethics, and Adverse Actions in order to exercise independent professional judgment and broad discretion in the performance of rendering legal advice and representational duties. 2. Knowledge of rules, procedures, policies, and programs of a military legal office at the USCENTCOM Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, and can gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports. 3. Comprehensive knowledge of policies, programs, and operations with specialized knowledge of fiscal and contract law, international agreements, counter-terrorism operations, weapons and force structure, counter-drugs, intelligence, command campaign plans, detention operations, manpower, basing rights, logistics, political and military affairs, public affairs, human rights, communications, investigations, and Legislative issues. 4. Ability to interpret and apply statutory, regulatory, and procedural requirements to unusually difficult and complicated issues. In addition, ability to interpret and apply historical and current caselaw reflecting the judicial philosophy used in the interpretation and application of the law to a given set of facts and circumstances that may be highly complex and/or a case of first impressions in emerging fields of military operations. 5. Skill in analyzing fiscal, international, national security, and domestic law and apply the law and relevant international standards to specific military situations, resulting in conclusions which are legally supportable by statue, case law, and implementing policy and regulations. 6. Skill in devising negotiating strategies, and then implement those strategies in negotiations with senior Department of Defense and Department of Justice attorneys or other officials and can communicate both orally and in writing to sufficiently maintain effective and cooperative work relationships with representatives of military and civilian organizations. Ability to write clear, understandable legal opinions, in emerging fields of law that have few if any legal precedents on highly technical, complex subjects having national and international impact. Ability to communicate and advocate effectively, both orally and in written format, with personnel within and outside the Department of Defense and the legal career field to effectively develop and implement legal guidance and guide negotiators by identifying and developing interests, options, alternatives, and proposals. At the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status and in good standing with a bar of the highest court of a State, US commonwealth, US territory, or the District of Columbia. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status and dated within four months of application. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The incumbent must have a Juris Doctor (JD) (or equivalent) degree. The incumbent must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, and be currently licensed as an attorney, in active (or equivalent) status and in good standing, with the bar of a US state, territory, or commonwealth. A Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) in contract, fiscal, international law (or equivalent) and five years' experience dealing directly with international law matters is highly desirable; or if the applicant does not have an LL.M., 10 years' experience dealing directly with public fiscal and contract law, international law, and national security law issues. Position is designated special-sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOPSECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Tier 5 investigation. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) underthe Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic shortnotice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. Incumbent is subject to uncommon tour of duty hours to include proficiency shifts, rotating shifts,nights, weekends, and holidays on an infrequent basis. Extended shift work (12 hours), and off-duty hours on-call, particularly during Command exercises, special events, and emergencies. Required to disclose any pending ethics or other judicial or miscellaneous allegations under review,including any adverse findings by a state bar or disciplinary committee and must consent to provide aletter for each state were admitted demonstrating good standing.

Requirements

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: You MUST have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LLB or JD). In addition, at the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status with a bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status. Specialized Experience: In addition to the basic requirement: you must have professional legal experience in excess of three (3) years that commensurate with the position's duties and responsibilities. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge and experience of applicable laws, regulations, precedents, rules, procedures, policies and programs pertaining to the specialized areas of legal practice of Fiscal Law, International Law, National Security Law, Administrative Law, General Law, Ethics, and Adverse Actions in order to exercise independent professional judgment and broad discretion in the performance of rendering legal advice and representational duties. 2. Knowledge of rules, procedures, policies, and programs of a military legal office at the USCENTCOM Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, and can gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports. 3. Comprehensive knowledge of policies, programs, and operations with specialized knowledge of fiscal and contract law, international agreements, counter-terrorism operations, weapons and force structure, counter-drugs, intelligence, command campaign plans, detention operations, manpower, basing rights, logistics, political and military affairs, public affairs, human rights, communications, investigations, and Legislative issues. 4. Ability to interpret and apply statutory, regulatory, and procedural requirements to unusually difficult and complicated issues. In addition, ability to interpret and apply historical and current caselaw reflecting the judicial philosophy used in the interpretation and application of the law to a given set of facts and circumstances that may be highly complex and/or a case of first impressions in emerging fields of military operations. 5. Skill in analyzing fiscal, international, national security, and domestic law and apply the law and relevant international standards to specific military situations, resulting in conclusions which are legally supportable by statue, case law, and implementing policy and regulations. 6. Skill in devising negotiating strategies, and then implement those strategies in negotiations with senior Department of Defense and Department of Justice attorneys or other officials and can communicate both orally and in writing to sufficiently maintain effective and cooperative work relationships with representatives of military and civilian organizations. Ability to write clear, understandable legal opinions, in emerging fields of law that have few if any legal precedents on highly technical, complex subjects having national and international impact. Ability to communicate and advocate effectively, both orally and in written format, with personnel within and outside the Department of Defense and the legal career field to effectively develop and implement legal guidance and guide negotiators by identifying and developing interests, options, alternatives, and proposals. At the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status and in good standing with a bar of the highest court of a State, US commonwealth, US territory, or the District of Columbia. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status and dated within four months of application. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The incumbent must have a Juris Doctor (JD) (or equivalent) degree. The incumbent must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, and be currently licensed as an attorney, in active (or equivalent) status and in good standing, with the bar of a US state, territory, or commonwealth. A Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) in contract, fiscal, international law (or equivalent) and five years' experience dealing directly with international law matters is highly desirable; or if the applicant does not have an LL.M., 10 years' experience dealing directly with public fiscal and contract law, international law, and national security law issues. Position is designated special-sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOPSECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Tier 5 investigation. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) underthe Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic shortnotice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. Incumbent is subject to uncommon tour of duty hours to include proficiency shifts, rotating shifts,nights, weekends, and holidays on an infrequent basis. Extended shift work (12 hours), and off-duty hours on-call, particularly during Command exercises, special events, and emergencies. Required to disclose any pending ethics or other judicial or miscellaneous allegations under review,including any adverse findings by a state bar or disciplinary committee and must consent to provide aletter for each state were admitted demonstrating good standing.

Compensation

$125,776 - $163,514/year

Practice Area

Position

Senior

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Employment Type

Full time

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