ATTORNEY-ADVISER

Overview

The primary purpose of this position is to support the Director, Legal Support Directorate (SAF / MRBL), in delivering full-spectrum legal services within the Air Force Review Boards Agency (AFRBA) by representing the interests of the Department of the Air Force (DAF) in various forums and providing advice and counsel for the most complex, often precedential cases before the Agency.

The public summary appears to be duplicated; the refined description retains the core overview and responsibilities for the role.

Duties

• Provides legal guidance and advice to SAFPC, the BCMR, the DRB, the DARB, the AFRBA Director, and other senior management officials on military records. Advice rendered may be on sensitive, difficult, and novel legal issues, or complex factual scenarios in an area with evolving case law and the absence of clearly applicable precedents.
• Prepares exhaustively researched, expertly written and reasoned legal opinions. Conducts legal reviews and provides opinions on boards / panels decisions or various AFRBA Directorates requiring research and legal interpretation on a wide range of federal statutes, including but not limited to Title 5, Title 7, Title 10, and Title 38 of United States Code, and their implementing regulations, executive orders, and directives.
• Serves as a legal advisor and voting panel member to the AFRBA boards and panels. Advises and assists boards / panel members in resolving military personnel law issues in a manner consistent with statute and DAF policy as interpreted by the Office of The Judge Advocate General or the Air Force Office of the General Counsel.
• As a full-time senior civilian attorney in the Legal Support Directorate, provides guidance / orientation to permanent party and temporarily detailed military attorneys, interns, externs, and other personnel. Provides guidance and professional development on the mission of AFRBA and its relationship with other organizations both internal and external to the DAF, legal precedents, legal sufficiency, impact on decisions made, public interests, personal work contacts, etc.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Qualifications

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS : You MUST have completed ABA-accredited law school and have the first professional law degree (LLB or JD). At application, provide proof of active status with the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

In addition to the basic requirement, you must have professional legal experience in excess of three (3) years related to the position duties.

KSAs

Qualifications evaluated on knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies in the following areas :

At application, provide proof of active bar status dated within four months of application.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE : Credit for appropriate unpaid / part-time work; identify duties and weekly hours.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE : Credit for volunteer experience; translates to paid employment competencies.

Education

Must be a graduate of an ABA-accredited law school and licensed as an attorney in active status in at least one jurisdiction during the entire employment.

Additional information

Applicants should be committed to improving government efficiency and upholding the rule of law.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits vary by position type.

Required documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Missing documents may lead to elimination from consideration. See the agency guide for specifics.

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS : VOW Act considerations and certification requirements apply.

NOTICE OF VETERANS' PREFERENCE : Veterans' preference is a positive factor but not required for consideration. See guidance for VOW certification and DD Form 214 requirements.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements : Education must be accredited.

How to Apply

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11 : 59 PM (ET) on 10 / 10 / 2025. Preview the questionnaire and apply online through USAJOBS.

To apply, you must provide : Resume, Online Questionnaire, and Additional Required Documents. Your resume should be clear and include full name, hours per week, and dates of employment.

Agency contact information

Total Force Service Center

Phone : 1-800-525-0102

Email : DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY

Address : AFRB Agency – Pentagon, 1720 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330

Next steps

After submission, you will receive an acknowledgement email. You will be notified of your rating and referral status if eligible. Check your USAJOBS account for updates.

Fair and transparent

The federal hiring process is designed to be fair and transparent. Guidance on equal employment opportunity, privacy, and other policies is provided in the notice.

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