ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (GENERAL)

THE DESIRABLE APPLICANT MUST: A. Be a U.S. citizen. B. 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. C. 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. D. 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.

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.