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Attorney-Adviser

Air Force Civilian Service
Dayton, OH Temporary
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/6/2026
Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities for the United States Air Force.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Attorney-Adviser (NH-0905-03) to work for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the 88th Air Base Wing at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. This is a three (3) year TERM appointment that may be extended not to exceed eight (8) years.

This position can close at any time. Apply Now!

Recruitment, Retention, and Relocation incentives may be available.

VoP (Value of Position): 83

Qualifications/Requirements

In this position you will support the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) as a senior attorney, providing legal advice for the most complex, often precedential, installation level cases in administrative law, claims, environmental, contract, labor and international law, to WPAFB units, tenants and Geographically Separated Units (GSUs). You will represent the Department of the Air Force (DAF) interests in various forums and support the defense of the DAF in litigation and provide legal assistance to eligible beneficiaries pursuant to the AF Legal Assistance Program.

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • A graduate of a law school accredited by the ABA and be currently licensed as an attorney, in active (or equivalent) status and in good standing with the bar of a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth.
  • Obtain & maintain a Security clearance.
  • Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an AF-wide mobility agreement.
  • May be required to work overtime.
  • May be required to file an Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and annually thereafter.

KSAs

  • Knowledge of applicable law pertaining to the specialized areas of legal practice, as determined by the SJA, to provide legal advice/counsel to command and management and represent DAF interests.
  • Sufficient knowledge of federal, state, and local law, as it impacts the private individual, to provide personal legal assistance to eligible beneficiaries across the typical range of the DAF legal assistance practice.
  • Skill in recognizing and analyzing key legal issues in a factual situation and applying well-reasoned analysis to reach clear, concise conclusions.
  • Ability to research legal issues, analyze complex factual situations in light of general legal principles and the results of research, and prepare legal opinions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals, in and outside the legal profession, both orally and in writing, in both formal and informal settings.
  • Ability to prepare cases for trial and/or try cases before a court, administrative body, or an official having quasi-judicial power.

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U.S. citizenship required. AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be of legal working age.

Salary : $110,401 - $143,523

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