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Summary Applications will be accepted from all qualified candidates. This position is in the excepted service. It is filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service. Position is located in: DFAS Office of General Counsel, Garnishment Law - Cleveland, OH. Responsibilities Serves as an Attorney-Advisor in the Directorate of DFAS OGC, as well as a second-line supervisor over one of Garnishment Law Directorate's Paralegal Teams. Provides legal advice to support taking proper actions on legal process served upon DFAS. Legal interpretations of court orders seeking to divide a military member’s retired pay under the Uniformed Service Former Spouse Protection Act, Survivor Benefits Program deemed elections. Advises on debt collection/stays upon the filing of Bankruptcy and other questions arising from DFAS mission of paying the military and various civilian agencies. Provides leadership to a team of paralegal specialists with processing commercial and support garnishments, bankruptcies, involuntary allotments, divisions of retired pay, and associated court actions for DoD military and civilian personnel. Serves as one of three Office of General Counsel attorneys responsible for representing DFAS legal positions to various Assistant U.S. Attorneys in federal litigation arising from personal bankruptcy matters. Prepares and/or presents agency's case which may result in a significant change in legal precedent and conducts necessary research in preparation of these cases. Prepares pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and replies and other materials. Researches precedent decisions of Federal and State courts, COMPGEN decisions, opinions of the Attorney General of the United States, and/or Opinions of the Judge Advocate General of the Armed Forces. Analyzes pending legislation and regulations and evaluates pending legislation and proposals for foreseeable effect on DoD/DFAS fiscal programs, policies, procedures, regulations, methods of operation and existing legislation. Prepares recommendations outlining facts and applicable law on a variety of questions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-13 Qualifications: Assignments require the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and active membership in the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. In addition, the attorney shall have professional legal experience in excess of 2 years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. Education Education requirements are listed in the Qualifications section above. Additional Information Moving expenses will be paid. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here. For positions where relocation is paid (see Location block of vacancy announcement), you can learn more about relocation allowances and entitlements. Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need. We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotion. For some positions, the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition. A one year trial period may be required. A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Travel requirement is Seldom (1-24%). This position is not covered by a bargaining unit. Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, here) Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level. The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements. Criminal History Inquiries- For some positions, criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer. Please see Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (dfas.mil) for more information on The Fair Chance to Compete Act, exceptions, and DFAS contact information. All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.