Closing Date: 26th October, 2026
Description:
Summary:There is an anticipated vacancy for the position of ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (GENERAL) in the LEGAL ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENT of RLSO SE JACKSONVILLE.
Duties:
- You will provide case assessment, legal advice and representation to 10 U.S.C. 1044 eligible victims of domestic violence perpetrated by Service Members subject to prosecution under specific sections of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
- You will serve as the subject matter expert for domestic violence related cases and be required to advocate on behalf of victims with Commands and local agencies for additional support.
- You will independently conduct legal research pertaining to benefits available to victims and provide case assessment, legal advice and recommendations to victims in support of the case.
- You may represent victims in state court where permitted by state bar rules and only as approved by the respective Commanding Officer, subject to mission and manning.
- You will conduct legal services outreach and preventative law briefs with or in collaboration with the DON's Fleet and Family Services Center and FAP staff, in addition to conducting outreach with local county or county equivalent state courts.
- You will serve under the general supervision of the respective RLSO Legal Assistance (LA) Department Head (DH) and/or Officer in Charge as appropriate.
Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
Qualifications:
The Desirable Applicant Must:
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- The applicant must be an active member in good standing of the bar of the state in the location being advertised, admitted to practice before the highest court in the state of the location being advertised, and shall be admitted to practice before the United States District Court within (3) months of hiring.
- The applicant shall possess at least two (2) years of demonstrated litigation experience in family law/intimate partner domestic abuse matters. Incumbents should have a strong interest to practice family law with an emphasis on domestic violence restraining/protective orders. An incumbent with experience working with clients who demonstrate signs of trauma and mental health challenges is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with the United States Navy.
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.
Education:
The successful applicant must have graduated with a J.D. or LL.M. from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, and be admitted to practice before a state or federal court.
Additional Information:
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
This position is not covered by the Department of the Defense Priority Placement Program.
This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Active duty military members MAY apply under this announcement. If selected, appointment eligibility requirements must be met prior to the effective date of appointment.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.
The Department of Navy provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.
Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
Additional Information:
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits:
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits 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. Learn more about federal benefits. (https://usajobshelp.opm.gov/hc/en-us/articles/52684371945747-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.
Benefits for federal employees
(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.
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.
Benefits for federal employees
- (https://www.usa.gov/benefits-for-federal-employees#item-36407)
- Healthcare insurance
- (https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/)
- 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.
Review our benefits (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 the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the following criteria.
Applicants will be evaluated on: Comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of the experience or related education as reflected in their resume.
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.
As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.
If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.
If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.
Required Documents:
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the following criteria.
Applicants will be evaluated on: Comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of the experience or related education as reflected in their resume.
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.
As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.
If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.
If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.
Required Documents:
A complete resume is required. Showing relevant experience and a cover letter that addresses the evaluation criteria of this position. Resume should also include the following:
- Vacancy Job Announcement Number.
- Full name, mailing and email addresses, day and evening telephone numbers. (Do NOT include your SSN or personal photo on your resume.)
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