(This is a critical opening that the Ohio Military Reserve is seeking to fill)
The Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) plays a vital role within the Ohio Military Reserve, serving as the principal legal advisor to command staff and personnel throughout the organization. Tasked with upholding the highest standards of legal compliance and ethical conduct, the SJA provides expert guidance on a diverse array of military law matters, ensuring the unit operates within the bounds of federal, state, and military regulations. The SJA facilitates the effective functioning of the Ohio Military Reserve by offering comprehensive legal support, fostering a culture of compliance and integrity, and safeguarding the rights and interests of military personnel and their families.
Summary of Duties for Staff Judge Advocate (SJA), Ohio Military Reserve:
Legal Guidance: Provide legal advice and guidance to command staff, officers, and enlisted personnel on a wide range of military and administrative law matters.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and military regulations, including laws governing military operations, personnel management, and administrative procedures.
Legal Assistance: Offer legal assistance services to military personnel and their families, including drafting wills, powers of attorney, and providing counsel on personal legal matters.
Training and Education: Develop and conduct legal training programs for military personnel to enhance their understanding of military law, regulations, and procedures.
Review and Drafting: Review and draft legal documents, including contracts, memoranda, and policies, to ensure accuracy, legality, and compliance with applicable regulations.
Investigations and Litigation Support: Provide support for investigations and legal proceedings, including conducting legal research, preparing case materials, and representing the unit in legal matters.
Ethical Guidance: Offer guidance on ethical issues, conflicts of interest, and professional conduct to ensure adherence to military ethics and standards of behavior.
Collaboration: Collaborate with other military legal offices, government agencies, and legal professionals to coordinate legal services, share best practices, and address complex legal issues.
Policy Development: Assist in the development and implementation of unit policies and procedures related to legal matters, ensuring consistency with military regulations and standards.
Risk Management: Identify legal risks and vulnerabilities within the organization and develop strategies to mitigate potential legal liabilities.
Command Advisement: Serve as a trusted advisor to unit leadership on legal matters, providing insights and recommendations to support informed decision-making.
If you think that this is an opportunity that might be right for you I would invite you to explore our website to learn more about who we are and what we do. Then click on the “How to Join” link to arrange a unit visit, or to contact a recruiter. There is also a link on that page that will take you to a page with the full position description, along with a list of other volunteer opportunities that we are recruiting for. You can access that page from here as well.
Thank you for considering volunteer service with the Ohio Military Reserve. I look forward to meeting you!
Yours in service,
Colonel (OH) Deano L. McNeil, Commander, Ohio Military Reserve
Thank you for considering volunteer service with the Ohio Military Reserve. I look forward to meeting you!
Yours in service,
COL (OH) Deano L. McNeil, Brigade Commander
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