Summary This position is within the OJAG, Camp Lejeune Claims Unit (CLCU), with remote positions located throughout the Continental United States (CONUS). This position will serve as a supervisory attorney-advisor. The incumbent will be part of a team of attorneys responsible for reviewing and taking administrative action on claims both for and against the United States, and for providing litigation support to the Department of Justice for those cases in which litigation is commenced. Responsibilities You will provide oversight of administrative, paralegal, and lawyer personnel within the CLCU. You will ensure that administrative claims have been properly filed and presented, and that sufficient evidence to substantiate the claim is present prior to initiating review for settlement. You will ensure that proposed settlements are supported by comprehensive legal research and exhaustive analyses of underlying facts and direct subordinates to take further action when necessary. You will report directly to the Senior Managing Attorney-Advisor (GS-15) of the CLCU, and, as the Deputy, is responsible for the overall planning, supervision, and quality of work of the CLCU claims teams. You will be responsible for training subordinate staff. You will be required to provide litigation support to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and may occasionally provide input on Navy and Department of Defense Policy Matters related to the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. You will be responsible for overseeing prompt processing and adjudication of all assigned claims under the CLJA, and other statutes and regulations. You will provide litigation support which may include drafting legal pleadings and documents including, Memoranda of Law, Answers to complaints, Motions, Responses to Interrogatories etc. You will supervise subordinate attorneys and legal staff. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications An official certificate issued within the past 3 months showing the applicant is a member in good standing of the Bar of the highest court of a State of the United States or a Territory of the United States or sufficient proof that the same has been requested with the appropriate licensing authority. Additionally, a Certificate or Letter of Good Standing with the Bar of the highest court of a State of the United States or a Territory of the United States that was issued within the past 3 months must be presented to the hiring manager within 15 calendar days of notification of selection. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, and spiritual, community, student, and 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 receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Upon selections the following documents will be requested: An official transcript of the applicant's law school record together with an official statement of his/her relative standing in his/her class. However, if the individual has been a member of the Bar for 5 years or more, the transcript requirement may be waived. An official statement that his/her fitness to practice law or his/her conduct as an attorney have never been challenged. If either his/her fitness or conduct has been challenged, an official statement concerning the facts and circumstances together with any explanation that the applicant himself/herself may wish to submit. Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period, must have or be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance, and meet all certification requirements (depending on the position to be filled) prior to appointment. This position may require successful completion of a physical examination, agility test, pre-employment drug test, and/or participation in the Anthrax vaccine immunization program if applying for an emergency essential position. The selectee is required to meet one or more of these employment conditions before the appointee will receive a tentative offer of employment. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to report to any of the scheduled appointments, fails the medical/agility/drug tests, lacks the certifications requirements, or is unable to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. Incumbents of drug testing designation positions will be subject to random testing. Drug test results will be provided to the employing activity/command. Education Must have a J.D. Degree from an ABA accredited law school, be a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State of the United States or a Territory of the United States, and have a minimum of three (3) years post-law school legal experience as either a military judge advocate or in private practice providing representation concerning tort law matters. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/) Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service. A recruitment incentive may be authorized if the agency has determined that this position is likely to be difficult to fill in the absence of an incentive. Active duty military members MAY apply under this announcement. If selected, appointment eligibility requirements must be met prior to the effective date of appointment. 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. The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at http://www.donhr.navy.mil/NSPSdocs/ASN_MRA.pdf. Veterans' Preference: Applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference must specifically claim such eligibility in their cover letter, identify the basis for the claim, and include supporting documentation. Documentation includes the DD-214 showing type of discharge, dates of service and campaign badges received. There is no formal rating system for applying Veterans' Preference for attorney appointments in the excepted service; Information on Veterans' Preference is available in the Vet Guide, which can be accessed electronically at the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website at http://www.opm.gov/. The Department of Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The Department of Navy provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. FAIR & TRANSPARENT The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, and genetic information, and age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) office at OPM (https://www.opm.gov/about-us/our-people-organization/support-functions/equal-employment-oppertunity/) Office of Equal Opportunity (http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/internal_eeo/index.cfm) The Judge Advocate General of the Navy is the senior uniformed attorney of the Department of the Navy and commands the Office of the Judge Advocate General. The JAG is responsible for providing and supervising the provision of legal advice and related services throughout the DON in the areas of military justice, national security law, legal assistance, and naval administration (including administrative law and civil law, and, jointly with the General Counsel, Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act, litigation, and intelligence oversight). The JAG serves as the Chief of, and capability sponsor for, the Navy JAG Corps community, and is responsible for maintaining the community and determining the best possible allocation of available JAG Corps community assets.