Summary
The incumbent serves as the Deputy General Counsel for the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. This Supervisory Attorney-Advisor position provides the first level of supervision supporting the General Counsel. The incumbent also serves as the University's Alternate Designated Agency Ethics Official. This Defense Legal Services Agency position is stationed within the University's Office of General Counsel.
Duties
You will support the General Counsel and share responsibility for the effective operation of all programs and functions assigned to the Office of General Counsel.
You will act for the General Counsel in their absence, providing full management, executive, and administrative staff direction.
You will exercise wide latitude, independent judgment, and initiative to complete complex legal assignments without preliminary instruction.
You will provide strategic management, operational guidance, and expert consultation to the General Counsel and legal staff.
You will draft legislation and prepare comprehensive analytical reports evaluating impacts on University programs and policies.
You will coordinate legislative and regulatory actions with DoWGC, ASW (Health Affairs), and ASW (Legislative Affairs).
You will play a major role in developing the official agency position on proposed legislation affecting the University.
You will review new and proposed regulations, policies, and DoW Directives to ensure consistency with applicable legislation.
You will collaborate with the Department of Justice to prepare briefs, recommend defense strategies, and litigate cases.
You will formulate legal findings impacting relations with Military Departments, grant sponsors, and foreign partners.
You will assist in the litigation of complex cases that involve extensive, specialized medical and scientific research.
Education
The successful applicant must have graduated with a J.D. or LL.M. from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, and be admitted to practice before a state or federal court.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the following criteria. Applicants will be evaluated on: working knowledge of and experience in administrative, higher education, labor and employment, contract, cooperative agreements, fiscal, and government ethics laws. The candidate must have litigation experience as well as experience advising senior officials and leading a team of attorneys, paralegals, and/or administrative staff. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.