Law Student - Government in Vandenberg Village, CA

Government

Vandenberg Village, CA

Law Student - Government in Vandenberg Village, CA

Law Student

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Job Title: Law Clerk

Department: Department of the Air Force - Air Force Civilian Career Training

Job Responsibilities:
- Assist military and civilian attorneys in providing legal advice and litigating matters involving government contracts, labor and employment, environmental law, torts, administrative law, legal assistance, and other areas to support Air and Space Force missions and personnel.
- Perform duties under the guidance of other attorneys to support the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate.
- Prepare cases for litigation, including interviewing witnesses and collecting and organizing evidence.

Education and Experience Information:
- Must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. Applicants currently attending law school with a projected graduation no later than June of the academic year of application may apply but cannot be appointed until after graduation and meeting qualification requirements.
- Admission to the bar is not a prerequisite but is expected during the first year of employment. Appointment as a law clerk is limited to 14 months, during which the appointee must be admitted and show active membership in good standing with the bar of the highest court of a state, . commonwealth, . territory, or the District of Columbia. After this period, the law clerk may be appointed as an attorney.
- Must adhere to the Air Force Rules of Professional Conduct.
- May be required to file an Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and annually thereafter.

Salary Information:
- Salary: $59,966 - $88,065 per year
- Pay scale & grade: GS 9

Additional Information:
- The position is part of the PALACE ACQUIRE (PAQ) program, centrally managed and funded by the Air Force Personnel Center.
- The role is open to . Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the ., recent graduates, federal employees in excepted service, and veterans.
- The position may require . citizenship, registration for Selective Service, and the ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance.
- The position may be subject to random drug testing and may require work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Mobility is a condition of employment, and the employee must sign a Department-wide mobility agreement.
- Recruitment, relocation incentives, and student loan repayment may be authorized for this position.
- The position offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of a career with the . government.
- Selected candidates may be required to travel for temporary duty away from the home station.

Evaluation Criteria:
- Applicants will be evaluated based on their level of knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies including legal systems, principles, research and writing skills, ability to identify legal issues, and communication skills.
- Applications will be assessed on a cut point procedure based on the quality, depth, and complexity of experience and education.

Application Process:
- The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/30/2025.
- Required documents include an online application questionnaire, resume, transcripts, and any documents supporting eligibility and qualifications.
- Applications will be acknowledged via email, and applicants will be informed about their eligibility and qualifications status.