ATTORNEY- ADVISOR (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. 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 related to the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault, domestic violence, crimes against children, and other victim-based criminal offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, including the need for sensitivity in special victims' cases. 2. Knowledge of applicable statutes, regulations and court decisions, to include Department of War and Department of the Air Force regulations, Uniform Code of Military Justice, the Manual for Courts- Martial, the Rules for Court-Martial, the Military Rules of Evidence, DA-PAM 27-9 (Military Judge's Bench book). 3. Skill and ability in performing legal research and communicating complex legal issues clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing. This includes the ability to analyze criminal complaints to identify relevant issues, to analyze evidence, and to draw sound conclusions to make appropriate recommendations. Incumbent is charged with demonstrating a high degree of expertise in every aspect of military law, strategy, and procedure related to the matters within his/her area of responsibility. 4. Skill and ability to liaise with external offices, agencies, and organizations, including Congress and the Department of War, in order to successfully present OSTC positions, build consensus, and form effective working relationships. 5. Skill and expertise in strategic thinking and the ability to consolidate information, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to render authoritative written legal opinions and products involving extremely complex and difficult legal issues related to violent criminal offenses. 6. Skill and ability to work independently with minimal supervision and guidance to meet established schedules for on-going projects and short notice suspense conducting advanced legal research using modern methods, litigation techniques and procedures. 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. 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 related to the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault, domestic violence, crimes against children, and other victim-based criminal offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, including the need for sensitivity in special victims' cases. 2. Knowledge of applicable statutes, regulations and court decisions, to include Department of War and Department of the Air Force regulations, Uniform Code of Military Justice, the Manual for Courts- Martial, the Rules for Court-Martial, the Military Rules of Evidence, DA-PAM 27-9 (Military Judge's Bench book). 3. Skill and ability in performing legal research and communicating complex legal issues clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing. This includes the ability to analyze criminal complaints to identify relevant issues, to analyze evidence, and to draw sound conclusions to make appropriate recommendations. Incumbent is charged with demonstrating a high degree of expertise in every aspect of military law, strategy, and procedure related to the matters within his/her area of responsibility. 4. Skill and ability to liaise with external offices, agencies, and organizations, including Congress and the Department of War, in order to successfully present OSTC positions, build consensus, and form effective working relationships. 5. Skill and expertise in strategic thinking and the ability to consolidate information, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to render authoritative written legal opinions and products involving extremely complex and difficult legal issues related to violent criminal offenses. 6. Skill and ability to work independently with minimal supervision and guidance to meet established schedules for on-going projects and short notice suspense conducting advanced legal research using modern methods, litigation techniques and procedures. 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.