Marine Corps Staff Judge Advocate

Law Students, Recent J.D. Graduates & Licensed Attorneys Welcome to Apply!Company DescriptionThe United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection, leveraging the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver rapidly, combined-arms task forces on land, at sea, and in the air. As one of the six armed service branches in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and one of the eight uniformed services of the United States, the USMC is a key component of national defense.Role DescriptionThis is a full-time, on-site role for a Marine Judge Advocate serving as both a licensed attorney and commissioned Marine Corps officer. Judge Advocates provide legal representation, advice, and support across a broad range of practice areas, including military justice, criminal litigation, administrative law, operational law, ethics, investigations, and legal assistance. Depending on assignment, attorneys may serve as trial counsel, defense counsel, or victims’ legal counsel, where they manage active caseloads, conduct legal research and writing, develop case strategy, handle motions practice, and litigate courts-martial and administrative proceedings. Judge Advocates also advise commanders and senior leaders on legal matters affecting personnel, policy, discipline, and military operations. As their careers progress, attorneys may serve in positions including Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, military judge, staff judge advocate, operational law attorney, or senior litigation counsel.Compensation &.BenefitsMarine Judge Advocates receive competitive military officer compensation, a tax-advantaged housing allowance, and comprehensive medical and dental coverage. Benefits also include 30 days of paid leave each year, paid parental leave, retirement benefits with government contributions, eligibility for the VA Home Loan program, life insurance, and other military and federal benefits. Eligible attorneys may also qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.Qualifications

• U.S. citizen eligible to receive a commission as a Marine Corps officer
• 150 on the LSAT – Waivers may be available for otherwise competitive applicants
• Currently enrolled in or graduated from an ABA-accredited law school
• Ability to meet Marine Corps medical, physical fitness, and height and weight standards
• Admission to the bar of any U.S. state, territory, the District of Columbia, or qualifying federal court prior to designation as a Judge Advocate (CA Bar is not required)
• Strong legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams
• Willingness and ability to complete Marine Corps officer training and serve in a full-time, on-site (active duty) military legal practice