Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from U.S. Citizens (U.S. citizenship required at time of application).

• Responsible for the application, implementation and dissemination of US Government policies and directives pertaining to Article VIII of the Status of Forces of Parties to the North Atlantic Treaty in the United Kingdom including the application of relevant US, UK and international law and agreements and provides advice and representation on all legal issues related to claims and tort law.
• Responsible for the application, implementation and dissemination of US Government policies and directives pertaining to Article III, V, IX, X, XI, XII and XIII of the Status of Forces of Parties to the North Atlantic Treaty in the United Kingdom including the application of relevant US, UK and international law and agreements and provides advice and representation on all legal issues with respect to taxation, importation, immigration, transportation, related customs issues and requests for information.
• Responsible for the preparation and material support of Foreign Civil Litigation involving US Force activities in the UK. Renders extremely complex and unique Foreign Civil Litigation reports to the US Department of Justice, HQ USAFE/JA, HQ AF/JAO and other AF and DoD entities. Promptly responds to demands for production of documents, witnesses and evidence by the US Department of Justice and the UK Treasury Solicitors to support litigation involving the US Force in the UK. Provides advice and legal opinions to subordinate offices and HHQ.
• Examines, reviews and renders legal decisions and opinions on Operations Law, Civil Law and Ethics. Renders extremely complex and unique legal decisions and opinions, frequently without precedent, for all 3 AFUK staff and USAFE-UK subordinate units concerning operations, to include consequence management plans, contingency plans and rules of engagement for the US Force.
• Supervises subordinate civilian and military personnel. Provides supervisory guidance, monitoring and other controls over all subordinate personnel (military or otherwise) to include the Staff Judge Advocates, Deputy Staff Judge Advocates, Chiefs of Claims, Law Office Superintendents, the NCOICs of Claims and Host Nation Advisors with insubordinate legal offices in the UK.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Attorney appointments are subject to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Candidates are not required to have active duty service or veterans’ preference to be referred and considered. All qualified candidates who meet the recruitment assessment criteria will be referred to the selecting official.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Employees and family members requiring medical/dental care in the overseas location are responsible for obtaining/paying for care. Access for these members to military medical/dental treatment facilities is on space-available/reimbursable basis only
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance
• Work may require frequent travel away from the normal duty station utilizing any mode of military or commercial transportation
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use
• This is a Centrally Managed position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request

Qualifications

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. Must be a graduate of an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school, and admitted to and a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a state or the District of Columbia. Knowledge of an extensive body of laws, procedures, instructions, policies, regulations, treaties and agreements concerning international law, claims, foreign civil litigation, operations law, civil law and ethics and of how to appropriately handle issues of
precedent-setting nature or high command or public interest.

2. Ability to effectively interpret and apply law and recommend changes in legislation, policy or regulations. Knowledge of computer and software programs sufficient to store and retrieve information and to prepare reports, charts and statistics.

3. Knowledge of fact-finding, analysis, and problem solving to examine and adjudicate claims and to develop additional information and evidence.

4. Ability to proficiently research applicable UK and US law and administrative guidance and to recognize its applicability to the issues needing resolution.

5. Knowledge of claims processes and procedures. Ability to propose, draft and negotiate a variety of legal documents and agreements that are consistent with US legislation, policy or regulations.

6. Knowledge of the functions and application of different international and administrative agreements and documents. Ability to communicate, advocate and educate effectively, both orally and in writing, using tact and diplomacy.

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.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• In view of the novelty, variety, complexity and obvious importance of the legal issues which incumbent is called upon to resolve, the incumbent must not only be a graduate of an ABA accredited law school with a Juris Doctor or equivalent degree and be a member in good standing of a US State Bar or equivalent host nation Bar Association, but must also, over and above the normal qualifications of an attorney-at-law, possess legal training, extensive experience and a measure of experience in the specialized fields of national, international, comparative, environmental, and tort law, including UK and applicable European law.
• The incumbent must also exhibit the experience and expertise required for interacting with seniors and UK government officials and demonstrate the capacity to train other attorneys and paralegals in the UK. There is limited to no paralegal support for this position so ability to maintain and keep current and historical files organized is important.
  

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applications who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.