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Government and Government Relations Attorney in Arlington, VA

U.S Department of the Army . Jul 05,2019 Jun 22,2019 Location USA Arlington VA
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Government

Attorney

Government and Government Relations

Min 5 yrs required

Profile

Director Soldier and Family Legal Services ES 00 The candidate will provide leadership and policy oversight for the Army Legal Assistance, Special Victims Counsel and Claims Programs and their provision of legal services to Soldiers and families world-wide; and as Suspension and Debarment Official (SDO) executes Suspension and Debarment (S&D) responsibilities on behalf of the Secretary of the Army. Independently responsible for supervision and effective operation of the US Army Claims Service (USARCS) and the OTJAG Legal Assistance Policy Division, and for the planning and development of the Army's world-wide Claims and Legal Assistance Programs. Independently responsible for doctrine development and the provision of legal services to the Army's wounded, ill and injured Soldiers under the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES), and providing legal assistance to victims of sexual assault. Independently adjudicates S&D actions, engages internally and externally to shape S&D legislation, regulation and policy, and as Senior Accountable Official executes OMB direction to evaluate and ensure appropriate resourcing of the Army's (S&D) program. Oversees USARCS execution of an annual budget of approximately $40 million. Serves under the general direction and receives broad strategic guidance from The Judge Advocate General and the Deputy Judge Advocate General. Oversees a workforce of 320 combined military and civilian; directly supervises personnel at the COL/GS-15 level. Travel is required.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate 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). Must currently be a member in good standing of the Bar of a state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Should have at least 5 years of professional legal experience acquired after being admitted to the Bar, practicing law at a major command or higher level (or equivalent level in the civilian sector) as is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position or possess an LLM in the desired area of practice with 3 years of professional legal experience acquired after being admitted to the Bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Deadline : 07/08/2019

Additional info

Announcement number: DA-2019-CCN-10532838. Apply online, no Email, for more information visit website.

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