Attorney-Adviser (General)
Location: Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington
Description: Department of the Army is at present recruited Attorney-Adviser (General) right now, this occupation will be reside in Washington. Further informations about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. Advises and assists Soldiers undergoing medical evaluation board or physical disability processing.
About the Position:
You will serve! as an Attorney-Adviser (General) at the Regional Office of the Soldiers' Counsel (ROSC) under the direct supervision of the Supervisory Attorney-Adviser (General). You will provide Soldiers Physical Evaluation Board Counsel (SPEBC) legal services within the Office of the Soldiers ROSC.
For more information about the U.S. Army Medical Command, please visit the following site: www.armymedicine.army.mil
Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens
TRAVEL REQUIRED
Occasional Travel
Up to 5% Business Travel Required RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
No KEY REQUIREMENTS
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As an Attorney-Adviser (General), you will:
• Provide legal services in support of wounded, ill, and injured Soldiers in the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) and post-PEB process of the ArmyÂ's Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES).
• Apply knowledge of complex medical terminology, conditions and treatment to the clientÂ's ab! ility to perform military duties in order to effectively prepa! re legal presentations.
• Collect and review material evidence, to include medical records and military personnel records.
• Advise client on their legal options prior, during, and following their formal hearing.
• Present the SoldierÂ's case before the regional PEB.
• Prepare clients, witnesses, and documents for presentation to the PEB, using material evidence, persuasive legal argument, and relevant precedent.
• Negotiate the informal resolution of issues and cases with the PEB.
• Prepare post-hearing briefs, appeals, and correspondence, to include appeals to the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) of PEB decisions, rating appeals to the appropriate VA office, requests for Continuation on Active Duty (COAD) and Continuation on Active Reserve (COAR), and other applicable authorized appeals. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Applicants will be evaluated to determine if they meet the minimum qualification requirements and on the extent ! to which their application shows possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. KSA's:
(1) Ability to analyze situations, render legal opinions and assist clients in the Military Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES), including Medical Evaluation Boards, Physical Evaluation Boards, the Veterans Administration disability evaluation system, or other federal or state disability evaluation systems.
(2) Ability to apply knowledge and experience in general Health Law discipline to individuals or entities to include malpractice actions, HIPAA, Privacy Act and other related topics.
(3) Skill in Written Communication.
(4) Skill in Oral Communication.
(5) Ability to analyze legal assistance issues and assist clients in legal assistance practice areas.
(6) Ability to effectively, professionally, and ethically manage a heavy caseload of clients with complex legal needs.
VETERANS PREFERENCE INFO! RMATION: There is no formal rating system for applying veteran's pr! eference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of the Army 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 (e.g., DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active duty) to their submissions. Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim a 10-point preference must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed. (SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at http://www.opm.gov/ .)
TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS: If currently employed as an attorney by the Federal Government must have completed 1 year at! the next lower 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.
The following minimum qualification requirements must be met before applicants are eligible for further consideration.
• Education: An applicant 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).
• Bar membership: Applicant must currently be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
• Experience: Applicant must have two or more years of professional legal experience, acquired after being admitted to the bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. Graduation from an ABA-Accredited Law School in the top 25% of the class or an advanc! ed law degree such as an LLM may substitute for one year of the require! d professional legal experience.
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Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is Required. Personnel Security Investigation required. You may claim Military Spouse Preference. Documentation to support Military Spouse Preference needs to be submitted at the time of application. Applicants claiming veteran's preference must clearly show an entitlement to such preference on the resume/supplemental data submitted.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be evaluated for basic qualification requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the positio! n, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official.
BENEFITS:
The Department of Defense offers an excellent benefits program. In addition to your take-home pay, your comprehensive compensation/benefits package will include most of the benefits described in the USAJOBS Resource Center. OTHER INFORMATION:
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
To successfully claim veteran's preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Moving expenses will not be provided. Salary Range for Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA is $87,306.00 to $113,496.00/Per Year Salary Range for Arlington, VA is $89,033.00 to $115,742/Per Year This is a TERM position. It is temporary and may be extended up to a maximum ! of four years.
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