Attorney-Adviser (General)

About the Position Serves as an Attorney‑Adviser (General) in the DHA Office of General Counsel. Located in Falls Church, Virginia. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. Key Responsibilities & KSAs Identify legal issues Conduct legal hearings practice Oral and written advocacy Effectively, professionally, and ethically manage a heavy caseload of clients with complex legal needs Veteran’s Preference There is no formal rating system for applying veteran's preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Defense Health Agency considers veteran's preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documents such as DD Form 214 or a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active duty. Applicants claiming a 10‑point preference must submit a Standard Form (SF 15), Application for 10‑Point Veteran Preference, and supporting documents. SF15 is available at Time‑in‑Grade Requirements If currently employed as an attorney by the Federal Government, must have completed 52 weeks at the next lower grade level within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement, or previously served at the same or higher grade as the position being filled. Time‑in‑grade may be waived for current federal employees at management's discretion. Minimum Qualifications Education: Successfully completed a full course of study in an ABA‑accredited law school and hold the first professional law degree (LLB or JD). Bar Membership: Currently a member in good standing of the Bar of a state, territory, or commonwealth of the United States (or the District of Columbia). The document must be dated within three months of application submission. If the document has been ordered but not arrived, a screenshot of your certificate that clearly shows a time/date within the last 90 days may be provided. Experience: Three (3) or more years of professional legal experience after admission to the Bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position (NH‑04). #J-18808-Ljbffr