Summary
These positions are in the Office of the Judge Advocate General, Disability Evaluation System Counsel Program (DESCP). The incumbent will serve as a Disability Evaluation System (DES) Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Attorney providing legal support, cogent advice, and representation of Sailors and Marines, active duty and reserve, in this highly specialized and unique field of Physical Disability Law.
Responsibilities
You will provide case assessment, legal advice, legal briefings, and representation to Sailors and Marines who are undergoing the DES process.
You will serve as the subject matter expert in this complex and constantly evolving practice area.
You will independently conduct legal research pertaining to medical issues; conduct examination of witnesses; provide case assessment, legal advice, and recommendations to the Service member in support of the case.
Qualifications
Must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D) degree from an ABA accredited law school, be a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State of the United States or a Territory of the United States and possess at least three (3) years of post-law school legal experience as either a military judge advocate, a government civilian attorney, or an attorney in private practice?providing client representation and demonstrated litigation experience in disability law or other legal experience commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of this position. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
Education
Must have a J.D. Degree from an ABA accredited law school.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefit package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. o Benefits for federal employees (https://www.usa.gov/benefits-for-federal-employees#item-36407) o Healthcare insurance (https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/) o Pay and Leave (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/pay-and-leave/) (http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Benefits/Pages/Default.aspx) Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.