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United States Marine Corps · 4 days ago

Judge Advocate

Minnesota, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$75K/yr - $120K/yr

The United States Marine Corps is seeking to commission Marine Corps Officers to practice law as Judge Advocates. In this role, attorneys will represent the United States in various legal capacities, advise military leadership, and provide legal assistance to Marines and their families.

Military

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Steven Mitre

Responsibilities

Criminal Litigation: Represent the United States or United States Marines in federal court and administrative proceedings

In-House Counsel: Advise military leadership on litigation, government ethics, operational law, internal investigations, government relations, and administrative matters

Legal Assistance: Provide legal services to Marines, Sailors, and their families in areas such as estate planning, landlord-tenant disputes, and family law

Operational and International Law: Deploy and serve alongside operational units, offering real-time legal advice on rules of engagement, the law of armed conflict, and international agreements

Qualification

Criminal LitigationIn-House CounselLegal AssistanceOperational LawInternational LawAdmitted to State BarCompetitive physical fitnessLSAT >150Law School

Required

Commission as a Marine Corps Officer

Practice law as a Judge Advocate

LSAT >150

Accepted to, or currently attending, Law School

Competitive physical fitness

Admitted to State Bar

Company

United States Marine Corps

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The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection, using the mobility of the United States Navy, by Congressional mandate, to deliver rapidly, combined-arms task forces on land, at sea, and in the air.

Founded in 1775