ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL)

THIS IS A ND NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. Military membership is NOT required. This ND National Guard position is for a ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL), Position Description Number T0097000 and is part of the ND JOINT STAFF, National Guard.

PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION. NDNG Areas of Consideration (T5 Excepted Service) Area I: All onboard NDNG Federal Employees (Tenure 1 & 2) Area II: All onboard NDNG Federal Employee (Tenure 3) Area III: All onboard Federal Employees (Competitive or Excepted Service) Area IV: All NDNG military members (Army and Air) Area V: All U.S. Citizens QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. In order to qualify for the Attorney-Advisor (General) position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: Education: applicants must possess a LL.B or a J.D. degree AND Licensure: Applicants must be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) in good standing, duly licensed and authorized to practice law as an attorney under the laws of any U.S. state, territory of the U.S., or the District of Columbia. (Provide the month and year in which you obtained your first license and the State from which it was issued. AND Required Experience: Applicants must have two full years of post J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience. This experience includes: 1) conducting legal research in connection with cases pending administrative hearings, trials before courts of original jurisdiction, or arguments in appellate courts; 2) Addressing questions regarding the effects of provisions of proposed legislation or proposed changes in agency policies or regulations; preparing legal documents or advisory opinions, participated in contract negations, and examined documents for legal sufficiency; and providing legal interpretation and guidance to managers and senior leaders regarding Federal, State, and Military laws and policies. Part-time experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.