The U.S. Army JAG Corps employs hundreds of civilian attorneys. These attorneys practice administrative law, labor and employment law, environmental law, contract and fiscal law, national security law, international law, and legal assistance. Positions support command groups across the globe, in-person and remotely. View openings at https://www.USAjobs.gov.
Civilian attorneys serve a vital role in providing continuity, expertise, and essential support to Army legal operations. Working alongside uniformed service members, Army civilians fill critical roles that enable Soldiers to focus on their mission of fighting and winning the nation’s conflicts. Army civilian attorneys provide legal advice and support across diverse and specialized practice areas. For more information on locating civilian positions on www.USAJobs.gov, click here.
The Summer Associate Program is a two-month immersive experience for law students interested in federal public service. Students selected for this paid program will perform assignments in environmental law, estate planning, contract and fiscal law, and more. Working with the Army's experienced civilian attorneys and Judge Advocates, this program offers mentorship, diverse experience, and an opportunity to support the Army's critical mission as a civilian. For more information and hiring timelines, click here.
For the vast majority of Army civilian attorneys, the Army is the client, and advice is provided across a broad range of subject matter areas, including, but not limited to: litigation, national security law, cyber law, intellectual property and patent law, healthcare law, military justice policy, contract and fiscal law, environmental law, ethics, labor and employment law, administrative law, procurement fraud, real estate, and torts. Attorneys working in legal services represent the Soldier or Family member and provide advice and representation to the individual, and not the Army.
Regardless of the client, in each of these subject matter areas, Army attorneys develop and communicate advice; conduct legal research and analysis of legal issues; interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations; gather and present facts; and advocate on behalf of their client. Civilian attorneys play a critical role in ensuring Army readiness both today and for the future.
The JAG Corps civilian attorneys serve as the primary legal advisors at the command or installation where they are hired, serving in offices across the Continental US, Alaska, Hawaii, and in eight countries.
A career as a civilian attorney or paraprofessional with the Army is holistically rewarding. In addition to your salary, civilian employees are eligible for federal employee benefits. Family health insurance, group life insurance, and competitive retirement are just some of the benefits of joining the Army civilian workforce. Civilian employees have opportunities to telework, accrue annual and sick leave, and attend job-related training.
Army attorneys must be graduates of an ABA accredited law school and a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Legal experience requirements vary depending upon the position, supervisory level, and the type of work. Most civilian attorney positions require, at least, two years of legal experience for eligibility. However, experience waivers can be granted.
If you are interested in making a difference as an Army civilian attorney, head to USAjobs.gov to get started.
