Attorney-Adviser (International-Military)
- Internship, onsite
- Defense Security Cooperation Agency
- Newport County, United States of America
- You'll have an immediate opportunity to contribute to global security cooperation activities across a range of mission areas.
- You'll create, implement, manage, and evaluate and/or provide expert consultation and support for a portfolio of legal education, training, and/or advising programs to establish, enable, and/or strengthen relevant legal capacities within the security establishments of foreign governments.
- You'll design legal engagement programs tailored to the partner nation and/or participants and designed to achieve strategic and policy priorities.
- You'll assemble and lead diverse teams of subject matter experts.
- You'll be trained as a Security Cooperation Workforce professional.
- You'll have an opportunity to maintain and expand expertise in legal aspects relevant to assigned SC programs, such as: Legal Authorities, Doctrine, and Policy; Legal Advising for Military Commanders and Operations; Maritime Security and Enforcement; Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response; Cyber, Space, Emergent Technology Law and Hybrid Conflict; Human Rights/Law of Armed Conflict Compliance; Military Justice Systems; and legal aspects of Combating Terrorism, Combating Corruption, and Defense Support to Civilian Authorities.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Occasional Travel
- Work Schedule: Full-time
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
- Overtime: Occasionally
- Tour of Duty: Flexible
- Recruitment or Relocation Incentives: May be authorized.
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Financial Disclosure: Not Required
- Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
- This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.
- Remote: No
- Work will require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
- This position is not part of a bargaining unit, BUS Code 8888.
Qualifications
- First professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) accredited by the American Bar Association; and
- Proof of license and active membership in the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. (A copy of the applicant's bar card or letter from the bar may be acceptable evidence); and
- Professional legal experience in excess of 2 years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Education
Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: You must be a graduate from an accredited law school, and be an active member in the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia Bar.
AND
Possess a Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree from an accredited law school at the time of applying for the position. A copy of law school transcripts must be submitted with your application.
NOTE: Failure to provide law school transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:
Additional information
All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
*NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Occasional Travel
- Work Schedule: Full-time
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
- Overtime: Occasionally
- Tour of Duty: Flexible
- Recruitment or Relocation Incentives: May be authorized.
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Financial Disclosure: Not Required
- Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
- This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.
- Remote: No
- Work will require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
- This position is not part of a bargaining unit, BUS Code 8888.
Qualifications
- First professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) accredited by the American Bar Association; and
- Proof of license and active membership in the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. (A copy of the applicant's bar card or letter from the bar may be acceptable evidence); and
- Professional legal experience in excess of 2 years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Education
Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: You must be a graduate from an accredited law school, and be an active member in the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia Bar.
AND
Possess a Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree from an accredited law school at the time of applying for the position. A copy of law school transcripts must be submitted with your application.
NOTE: Failure to provide law school transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:
Additional information
All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
*NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.