Supervisory Attorney-Adviser (General)

Closing Date: 16th January, 2026

Description:

Summary:
About the position: Serves as a Supervisory Attorney-Adviser (General) in the DHA Office of General Counsel.

This position is located at Naval Medical Center, Camp LeJeune, North Carolina.

Duties:

• Serves as a legal advisor throughout the due process procedures on credentialing, privileging, adverse privileging, and removal from practice of health care providers.
• Identifies potential and actual problem areas in health care delivery systems.
• Assists with the investigations of Potentially Compensable Events (PCEs) likely to result in litigation as they arise to document factual data to deter potential claims.
• Interprets and applies law and policy for the release or denial of requested medical Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) information, Privacy Act and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Provides guidance in developing privacy policies and procedures to identify, implement, and maintain health care information under applicable law.
• Serves as the primary legal advisor on formal legal relationships with Government and civilian medical institutions.
• Independently oversees all phases of medical negligence and any other tort litigation, to include investigation, support for claims adjudication, and federal court litigation.
• Responsible for the supervision and oversight of legal staff in the Defense Health Network that governs multiple facilities including Military Medical Treatment Facilities (MTFs).
• Performs supervisory functions which includes planning, budgeting, directing, and controlling the technical and administrative operations of the Defense Health Network legal staff.
• Provides Standards of Conduct Ethics advice.

Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
• Must be a graduate of a law school possessing the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and be an active member in good standing of the Bar of a State or District of Columbia, a U.S. territory, or a U.S. commonwealth.
• Business travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

Qualifications:
Who May Apply: US Citizens
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:

• Skill in identifying legal issues and conducting relevant legal research.
• Skill in administrative hearings practice.
• Skill in oral and written advocacy.
• Ability to effectively, professionally, and ethically manage a heavy caseload of clients with complex legal needs.

Notice of Veteran's Preference:
There is no formal rating system for applying veteran's preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Defense Health Agency 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 you must have completed 52 weeks at the next lower grade 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. Time-in grade may be waived for current federal employees at management's discretion.

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).

• Applicant must currently be a member in good standing of the Bar of a state, territory or commonwealth of the United States (e.g., American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands), or the District of Columbia.
• Document should be dated within three months of the date the application is submitted. If the document has been ordered, but not arrived, you may provide a screenshot of your certificate (clearly showing a time/date within the last 90 days) which validates your active status.

Experience Required for the GS-14:
Applicant must have three (3) or more years of professional legal experience, acquired after being admitted to the Bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Education:
Foreign Education:
Additional Information:

• 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.
• A two-year trial period may be required if new to federal service.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• 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.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances are not authorized.
• You may claim military spouse preference.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

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.

• You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
• Your application package (resume and supporting documents) will be evaluated for basic qualification requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official.
• Veteran's preference requirements do not apply to attorney positions in the excepted service, however the principles of veteran's preference will be followed to the extent which is administratively feasible.
• Time in Grade: The Qualifying Authorities (QA's) will make a determination as to the applicability of time in grade based on the requirements of the position. If you are currently employed as an attorney by the Federal government you must have completed one year at the next lower grade level within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement, or previously served at the same or higher grade level as the position being filled.

Required Documents:
The following documents are required to be submitted as part of your application package.

If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

Your Resume:
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.

NOTE: The maximum number of pages accepted for a resume is TWO pages. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.

If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

Law School Transcripts:
This position has an individual occupational requirement for education. You MUST submit a copy of your transcript(s) with your application package, or you may be rated ineligible. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but official transcripts will be required prior to entry on duty

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