Attorney-Adviser (General)

Washington Headquarters Services · Department of Defense

📍 Arlington, Virginia 💰 $143913 – $187093/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Washington Headquarters Services
Department: Department of Defense
Location: Arlington, Virginia
Salary: $143913 – $187093/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Competitive
Number of Openings: 1
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information
Date Posted: 2026-09-18
Application Deadline: 2026-09-23

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Job Summary

This position is located within the Defense Legal Services Agency, Office of the Military Commissions, Trial Judiciary (hereinafter "the Office"). The Office is headed by the Chief Trial Judge, a designee of the Secretary of War, for the supervision and administration of the Military Commissions Trial Judiciary.

Key Responsibilities

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Serves as an interface for the Trial Judiciary with high-ranking military and civilian managers across WHS/OSW internal and external agencies. Negotiates and resolves complex administrative logistical, and case-specific requirements while strictly protecting the deliberative process and adhering to the Code of Judicial Conduct.

Conducts comprehensive reviews and evaluations of highly classified documents (up to TS/SCI/SAP) filed during military commission proceedings. Works under the broad guidance of the Trial Team Leader and specific guidance of the presiding military judge in preparing draft rulings and orders and directly support the presiding military judge.

Conducts legal research of case precedent, legal documents, periodicals and textbooks; studies legal precedents and professional literature. Formulates independent legal strategies and recommends cogent courses of action to presiding military judges on matters of national and international significance.

Requirements & Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Contact

whs.job.application.assistance@mail.mil

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Washington Headquarters Services, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.