Attorney-adviser (International)

**Duties**:

- Responsible for planning and accomplishing diversified legal work pertaining to all matters in the International, Operational, and Foreign Law arena.
- Completes actions on the most complex and difficult legal problems and factual issues routinely addressed at the Theater Army level.
- Incumbent provides authoritative advice on all legal matters pertaining to the mission of USAREUR-AF.
- Serves as the National Security Law Division Specialist advising throughout Eastern Europe regarding several Host Nation international agreements.
- Researches and interprets host nation law and international agreements applicable to the US Army in Europe.
- Serves as an Office of the Judge Advocate representative on committees, working groups, and other bodies that provide advice to the command regarding policies, regulations, and procedures.
- Represents USAREUR-AF at negotiations with host nation Federal Ministries and other governmental entities.
- In conjunction and coordination with the Chief, National Security Law Division, plans work requirements and personnel needs of the Eastern European Law Branch. Formulates branch policies and procedures.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- A two year trial/probationary period may be required.
- This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance for access for the duration of employment.
- This position requires the incumbent to maintain active bar membership, in good standing (as defined by the pertinent bar) of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
- Must obtain and maintain a no-fee passport and associated visa while assigned to a Federal civilian position in an area requiring a passport and associated visa, if authorized.
- Screening for illegal drug use is required prior to appointment and subsequent periodic drug screening thereafter.
- Position is considered Emergency-Essential (E-E) in support of the Armys mobilization and wartime mission during periods of increased tension and mobilization and could be assigned to any location worldwide

**Qualifications**:
**Who May Apply: US Citizens**KSA's**:

- Skill in identifying and researching highly technical and complex legal issues.
- Skill in providing legal, technical, and policy guidance.
- Ability to effectively, professionally, and ethically manage a heavy caseload of clients with complex legal needs.

**Qualification Requirements**: The following minimum qualification requirements must be met before applicants are eligible for further consideration:
**Education Requirements**:Position requires the possession of the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.)-
**Experience**: In addition to the requirements above, applicants for the GS-14 or equivalent Attorney positions must also possess 3 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 advanced law degree such as an LLM may substitute for one year of the required professional legal experience.**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.-
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

**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.
- 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.
- This is a Professional Services Career Field (CF) position to the Army Legal Functional Community.
- Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in DoD Instruction 1315.19.
- U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.
- On this overseas accompanied tour, medical and DoDDS special education services may not be available in the immediate location of this position.
- In the overseas areas, access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only. Medical care may be provided by host nation providers. The availability and level of care at host nation medical facilities will vary by location.
- Movement overseas may