ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL)

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. DAFI51-101 The following grade-level guidelines shall be applicable to initial appointments and promotions to civilian attorney positions in the indicated grade or equivalent: A4.2.5. GS-14 or GS-15. A4.2.5.1. Qualifications Required at GS-14 or GS-15 Level. General requirements set forth under paragraph A4.1. In addition, the attorney shall have professional legal experience in excess of three years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. A4.2.5.2. Level of Supervision. Attorneys performing duties in GS-15 positions are expected to perform with substantial independence, even when working on the most complex or difficult matters. 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. Professional knowledge of operations, international, and intelligence law to advise senior decision makers at Command level. 2. Ability to furnish legal advice on questions related to interpretation of international law, federal and state statutes, judicial decisions, Air Force and Space Force policy directives and instructions, DoW directives, and delegation of authority. 3. Knowledge of theories, principles, and techniques of legal research, general legal resource materials, and the skill to apply this knowledge. 4. Skill in applying the law to specific federal situations, resulting in a conclusion, which is legally supportable by international law, US domestic law, relevant judicial case law, and implementing policy and regulations. 5. Broad and in-depth knowledge of the organization, mission and functions of the Department of War, Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Air Force, and Space Force. 6. Ability to effectively engage in extensive interactions with senior military and civilian officials on a significant number of complex issues. 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.

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. DAFI51-101 The following grade-level guidelines shall be applicable to initial appointments and promotions to civilian attorney positions in the indicated grade or equivalent: A4.2.5. GS-14 or GS-15. A4.2.5.1. Qualifications Required at GS-14 or GS-15 Level. General requirements set forth under paragraph A4.1. In addition, the attorney shall have professional legal experience in excess of three years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. A4.2.5.2. Level of Supervision. Attorneys performing duties in GS-15 positions are expected to perform with substantial independence, even when working on the most complex or difficult matters. 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. Professional knowledge of operations, international, and intelligence law to advise senior decision makers at Command level. 2. Ability to furnish legal advice on questions related to interpretation of international law, federal and state statutes, judicial decisions, Air Force and Space Force policy directives and instructions, DoW directives, and delegation of authority. 3. Knowledge of theories, principles, and techniques of legal research, general legal resource materials, and the skill to apply this knowledge. 4. Skill in applying the law to specific federal situations, resulting in a conclusion, which is legally supportable by international law, US domestic law, relevant judicial case law, and implementing policy and regulations. 5. Broad and in-depth knowledge of the organization, mission and functions of the Department of War, Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Air Force, and Space Force. 6. Ability to effectively engage in extensive interactions with senior military and civilian officials on a significant number of complex issues. 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.