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This solicitation is for the Missile Defense Agency and open to both attorneys and law students graduating this school year.
This position is in the Excepted Service. Selection under this appointment does not confer civil service competitive status.
There is one or more vacancies that may be filled at either Redstone Arsenal, Alabama or Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
10/16/2024 to 12/13/2024
$41,155 - $107,590 per year
NH 2
1 vacancy in the following locations:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Term - 2 years
Full-time
Excepted
None
No
Yes
No
Attorney/Law Clerk Flyer
814409900
This announcement is open to: All U.S. Citizens
As a Attorney (General)/Law Clerk you will be responsible for the following duties:
MDA General Counsel (GC) seeks to recruit two to three attorneys through this recruiting action for a three-year, term appointment.
Participants who successfully complete the program will be placed in a permanent position in MDA GC.
The General Counsel Honors Attorney Program, within the Missile Defense Agency, will provide highly qualified, entry-level and new attorneys with the opportunity to gain exposure to a broad variety of subject matter areas over a three-year period.
The Program will include rotations in all divisions within GC, and it will provide attorneys with the opportunity to gain exposure to a broad variety of subject matter areas over a three-year period.
Participants will complete complex legal assignments and provide advice in a range of legal disciplines including:
Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.abanet.org/legaled/approvedlawschools/approved.html
Applicants will be assessed against Qualification Requirements (i.e. education, certification(s), experience etc.).
You are eligible to apply if you are:
1. A U.S. citizen.
2. Able to successfully complete a background investigation and maintain a security clearance.
3(a) A third-year law student or recent graduate from an accredited law school awaiting Bar results;
(b) An attorney with a J.D. from an accredited law school with no more than two years of experience in the practice of law who is a member in good standing of a Bar in one of the 50 U.S. States or a U.S. Territory;
(c) An attorney with a J.D. from an accredited law school with less than three years of experience, which includes at least one year in a state or federal judicial clerkship, who is a member in good standing of a Bar in one of the 50 U.S. States or a U.S. Territory;
(d) A current or former Judge Advocate of any branch of the military or U.S. Coast Guard with less than 5 years of total legal experience.
NOTE: Failure to provide college transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.
Foreign Education: For further information, click on the following link: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d
Veteran's Preference:
There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (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 www.opm.gov.)
*NOTE: If you submit a resume but no questionnaire, you cannot be considered for the position. If you submit a questionnaire but no resume, you cannot be considered for the position. Your application will be appropriately documented and you will be removed from further competition against this announcement.
*NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. We will evaluate your application for basic eligibility and to determine if your experience meets the qualifications and other basic requirements are eligible for referral and selection consideration.
The following documents are REQUIRED:
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.
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.
Interested candidates must submit the following items by email to MDAJOBFAIR@mda.mil. Please ensure you type the title of the position(s), grade level(s) you are interested in being considered for in the subject line of email.
Attorney (General) NH-0905-02/04 (Candidates may be selected at the NH-02, NH-03 or NH-04 Level)
For the Fort Belvoir, VA Location:$45,146 to $191,900(includes 33.26% locality)
For the Redstone Arsenal, AL Location: $41,155 to $191,900 (includes 21.48% locality)
Law Clerk NH-904-02 (This does not have promotion potential)
For the Fort Belvoir, VA Location: $45,146 to $107,590(includes 33.26% locality)
For the Redstone Arsenal, AL Location: $41,155 to $98,079 (includes 21.48% locality)
If selected, additional documentation may be required prior to appointment.
Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review will be made of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/814409900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) mission is to develop, test, and field an integrated, layered, ballistic missile defense system (MDS) to defend the United States, its deployed forces, allies, and friends against all ranges of enemy ballistic missiles in all phases of flight.
We are seeking prepared, talented, and motivated applicants who seek challenges and opportunities. You will earn a competitive salary and enjoy outstanding benefits while working alongside some of the brightest, most motivated thinkers of our time.
