SUPERVISORY ATTORNEY-ADVISOR

SUPERVISORY ATTORNEY-ADVISOR

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $169279 - $197200 Per Year

Job Summary: There is an anticipated vacancy for the position of SUPERVISORY ATTORNEY-ADVISOR in the ADMIRALTY AND CLAIMS DIVISION, OJAG(Code15) of NLSC.

Major Duties:

• You will supervise, assist, and develop the abilities of administrative, paralegal and attorney personnel within the Admiralty Branch.
• You will ensure that adjudication of admiralty claims is supported by comprehensive legal research and exhaustive analyses of underlying facts and direct subordinates to take further action when necessary.
• You will initiate prompt action to best defend the interests of the United States and its employees acting in the scope of their employment.
• You will serve as agency counsel to DOJ in all phases of DON-related admiralty litigation; coordinating the production of Navy witnesses and evidence; and, providing other support to DOJ, as necessary.
• You will advise DoD/DON on international maritime instruments; U.S. maritime and environmental statutes; and general U.S. maritime law.
• You will develop and update OJAG Litigation Support processes, recommending changes to relevant DoD/DON regulations and policies.
• You will advise and train OJAG personnel on litigation support requirements; supervise Litigation Support Paralegal and ensure appropriate and efficient use of litigation support contractors.

Qualifications: This vacancy will be filled at the GS-15 level. To be considered for a GS 15, Your application package must include an official certificate issued within the past 3 months showing the applicant is a member in good standing of the Bar of the highest court of a State of the United States or a Territory of the United States or sufficient proof that the same has been requested with the appropriate licensing authority. Additionally, a Certificate or Letter of Good Standing with the Bar of the highest court of a State of the United States or a Territory of the United States that was issued within the past 3 months must be presented to the hiring manager within 15 calendar days of notification of selection. . Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

How to Apply: Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: Mr. Christopher Spain Email address: christopher.j.spain.civ@us.navy.mil Facsimile applications will not be considered. All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-08