Trial Attorney (Military)

Summary About the Position: This position is located with the Headquarters of the Department of the Army, U.S. Army Legal Services Agency, Litigation Division at Fort Belvoir, VA. If you are currently serving in a permanent, competitive service appointment in the Federal service, and are selected for this position, the appointment will remove you from the competitive service while you occupy this position. Responsibilities Serves as the senior litigation attorney for the Military Personnel Branch of the Litigation Division. Represent the Army, its agencies, and its officials in cases challenging the legality of critical Army and Department of Defense (DOD) military personnel programs, policies, and decisions in federal, state, and foreign courts. Renders legal advice or prepares opinions concerning matters not in litigation but which, because of their nature, require prompt action to avoid litigation. Confers, gives guidance, and advises other attorneys within the Division, the field, ...