ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (GENERAL) with Security Clearance
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onSleep Inn & Suites, 9310, Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro, Prince George's County, Maryland, 20772, United States
About the Role
This position serves as a highly specialized subject matter expert responsible for managing complex, multi-billion dollar litigation involving the Air Force's environmental cleanup program. The role addresses legally and technically intricate matters with high mission impact, spanning federal, state, and local environmental statutes, rules, regulations, and policies.
As the primary representative for the Air Force, the incumbent will handle environmental, occupational safety and health, property, and natural and cultural resources litigation and administrative proceedings in both state and federal courts. Beyond individual case management, the attorney is expected to continuously deepen their expertise and actively share this knowledge with other Air Force attorneys and the Department of Defense as a whole.
Hiring Process
Candidates selected for this position must provide a writing sample prior to receiving an offer. This sample will demonstrate legal analytical skills relevant to the duties of the role.
Successful candidates will be subject to a probationary period of one year or a trial period of two years, depending on the type of position (competitive or excepted). Employment will be terminated upon completion of this period unless written certification is received stating that continued employment advances the public interest.
Equal Opportunity & Culture
The Air Force is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates who meet the recruitment assessment criteria will be referred to the selecting official. Candidates are not required to have active duty service or veterans' preference to be considered.
All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Recruitment and/or retention incentives may be utilized for this position. Additionally, certain veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more may be eligible for specific employment incentives.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Sleep Inn & Suites, 9310, Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro, Prince George's County, Maryland, 20772, United States
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleManage multi-billion dollar cleanup program litigation involving federal, state, and local environmental statutes and regulations
- check_circleRepresent the Air Force in complex environmental, occupational safety, property, and natural resources litigation in state and federal courts
- check_circlePrepare and present written briefs and oral arguments on behalf of the Air Force in administrative and judicial proceedings
- check_circleFormulate and coordinate the government's legal position before senior attorneys and courts
- check_circleProvide subject matter expertise and guidance to other Air Force attorneys and Department of Defense personnel
- check_circleConduct complex legal research utilizing statutes, regulations, and case law related to environmental and natural resources
- check_circleNegotiate legal positions and represent Air Force interests in administrative venues and court proceedings
Requirements
- verifiedU.S. Citizenship
- verifiedMales must be registered for Selective Service
- verifiedSECRET Security Clearance
- verifiedABA accredited law degree (JD or LLB)
- verifiedActive bar membership in good standing
- verified3+ years professional legal experience
- verifiedEnvironmental law and/or litigation experience
- verifiedLL.M. in environmental/natural resource law
- verifiedKnowledge of Westlaw, Lexis, and legal research databases
- verifiedWriting sample demonstrating legal analytical skills
Nice to Have
Experience in the use of computer word processing software such as Microsoft applications. Experience working within a large and complex legal organization. Experience working at high levels within the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, and the Department of Justice.
Benefits & Perks
check_circlePCS travel expenses paid in accordance with JTR and AF Regulationscheck_circleDirect deposit required for all federal employeescheck_circleRecruitment and/or retention incentives may be availablecheck_circleDisability hiring preference for veterans with 30% or more service-connected disability rating
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Environmental Law, Litigation, Legal Research, Federal Civil Procedure, Natural Resources Law, Administrative Law, Written Advocacy, Oral Advocacy, Negotiation, Microsoft Applications.
Education: Master of Laws (LL.M.) in environmental/natural resource law required.
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A ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (GENERAL) with Security Clearance at United States Department of the Air Force is responsible for the following: Manage multi-billion dollar cleanup program litigation involving federal, state, and local environmental statutes and regulations; Represent the Air Force in complex environmental, occupational safety, property, and natural resources litigation in state and federal courts; Prepare and present written briefs and oral arguments on behalf of the Air Force in administrative and judicial proceedings; and Formulate and coordinate the government's legal position before senior attorneys and courts.
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United States Department of the Air Force is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: U.S. Citizenship; Males must be registered for Selective Service; SECRET Security Clearance; ABA accredited law degree (JD or LLB); Active bar membership in good standing; and 3+ years professional legal experience.
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ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (GENERAL) with Security Clearance at United States Department of the Air Force is based in Sleep Inn & Suites, 9310, Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro, Prince George's County, Maryland, 20772, United States. This is a on-site role.
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United States Department of the Air Force has listed this ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (GENERAL) with Security Clearance role as on-site.
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ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (GENERAL) with Security Clearance at United States Department of the Air Force typically requires 3+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
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Key skills for ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (GENERAL) with Security Clearance at United States Department of the Air Force include Environmental Law; Litigation; Legal Research; Federal Civil Procedure; Natural Resources Law; Administrative Law; Written Advocacy; and Oral Advocacy.
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Educational requirements for this role: Master of Laws (LL.M.) in environmental/natural resource law required.
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