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ATTORNEY (LEGAL HONORS PROGRAM)
Defense Intelligence Agency
Department of Defense
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Salary
$85,447 - $133,142
per year
Type
Full-Time
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SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This entry-level attorney position is part of the Defense Intelligence Agency's honors program, where you'll provide legal advice on national security and intelligence matters in a fast-paced government setting.
It involves researching complex issues, drafting reports, and advocating for the agency's positions while working as part of a team.
Ideal candidates are recent law school graduates with strong communication skills, a passion for public service, and the ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure.
Key Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership
- Excellent oral and written communication skills for clear and concise responses
- Ability to make informed decisions on work priorities and adjust as needed
- Skill in crafting recommendations for complex or sensitive situations with strategic insight
- Proficiency in advocating positions using persuasive legal authorities and facts
- Experience producing concise reports and summaries based on legal analysis
- Demonstrated commitment to public service, strong work ethic, and leadership initiative
Full Job Description
We are committed to: Teamwork: Partnering at all levels and across organizational boundaries for mission accomplishment.
Integrity: Adherence to the highest legal and ethical principles in our responsibilities. Excellence: Unrivaled defense intelligence expertise.
Service: Putting the welfare of the Nation and commitment to our mission before oneself. ASSESSMENT FACTORS 1.
Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills to compose and deliver responses to complex questions in a clear, concise, and organized manner. 2.
Makes informed decisions about work priorities to ensure accurate completion of assignments and projects, and makes adjustments as required. 3.
Crafts effective recommendations for highly complex or sensitive situations that incorporate strategic direction by identifying the impact of the course of action. 4.
Advocates positions using persuasive legal authorities and relevant facts. 5.
Produces concise reports and executive summaries on routine to complex issues based on relevant data to document legal analysis and conclusions. HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS 1.
Demonstrated commitment to public service and interest in federal agency work. 2. Strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple projects and clients in a fast-paced environment. 3.
Demonstrated initiative and leadership in academic, volunteer, or professional settings. Major Duties:
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