Summary
This position is established in a Regional or Subregional Office of the General Counsel and reports directly to the Regional Director or to their designee. The Senior Attorney is responsible for handling large, high profile, or extremely complex investigations and litigation of both unfair labor practice and representation cases at all stages of processing and/or other difficult assignments as assigned.
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Duties
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As a
General Attorney (Labor) (Senior Field Attorney),
GS-
0905-
15, your typical work assignments may include:
- Collecting and reviewing relevant evidence in the electronic case file, including affidavits, position statements and other correspondence, memos, transcripts, decisional documents, exhibits, decisions and orders.
- Conducting research and case review to formulate strategies on cases that are often novel, without precedent, and/or require considerable interpretation of law, and demand a high degree of original and creative legal endeavor.
- Providing guidance to attorneys in resolving highly complex case issues and representing the team in dealing with high-level Agency officials.
- Rendering legal advice, counsel, and opinions, orally and in writing, including recommendations to the Regional Director and/or their designee.
- Serving as the Regional Office liaison or representative on intra-Agency committees and subcommittees, such as training and outreach as well as conduct informational roundtables on topics of specialized knowledge.
- Communicating to staff members issues to be solved, actionable events, and milestones, and assisting with adherence to deadlines and time frames for completion.
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Conditions of employment
- U. S. Citizenship Required.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- This is not a remote position.
- Relocation expenses are not authorized.
- This is an Excepted Service position.
- This position is part of the Bargaining Unit.
- Active Bar license is required for verification. Bar license must reference Bar number and indicate the status of good standing. A Self-Certification Form is not acceptable verification.
- This is a positive education position. Transcripts are required to be considered for this position.
- Current NLRB attorneys are not required to submit a copy of their transcripts. However, if attorneys are within 3 years from receiving their JD, a transcript must be provided with their application package.
- Subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
- Submit complete application package online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
Qualifications
All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The ideal candidate forthe General Attorney (Labor) (Senior Field Attorney) position has case management experience ranging from relatively simple to cases which involve more elements of moderate difficulty. The candidate has a thorough understanding of conducting elections and has a thorough understanding how to complete all basic phases of case processing. Attention to detail is critical to the completion and review of case work. Excellent communication skills are required.
BASIC REQUIREMENT
Education: Must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.).
Law school transcripts must be submitted at the time of application.
Bar Membership and Certification: Must currently be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory, or commonwealth of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Your active Bar license must reference Bar number and indicate the status of good standing. Agency Internal Self-Certification Forms are not acceptable for verification.
In addition to the BASIC REQUIREMENTS, applicants must also meet the following:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level, which has provided them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a General Attorney (Labor) (Senior Field Attorney) at the GS-15 grade level.
Specialized experience includes:
- Experience applying Board rules and regulations, policies, together with expert knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act to provide authoritative legal interpretation and analysis in investigations and litigation; including the evaluation of case law, pertinent statutes, and judicial decisions involving unfair labor practices and representation cases; and
- Experience independently conducting extensive case review research to develop well-supported legal strategies and to inform and support decisions rendered; and
- Experience composing a wide range of legal documents applying statutory and case-law interpretation to develop and convey well-reasoned legal advice, counsel, and opinions.
This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the specialized experience from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
NOTE: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
(NOTE: All Agency employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Excepted). As an employee, you may determine your status by checking block 24 on your SF-50. The block must reflect "1" or "2". Also, block 34 must reflect "2".
Education
This position has a basic education requirement listed under the Qualifications section of this announcement.
You must meet all qualification requirements. All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see www.ed.gov. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in accredited U.S. education programs; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education.
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SUPPLEMENTARY VACANCIES
Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The National Labor Relations Board is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition.
Applicants with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Agency's Selective Placement Coordinator by email here. NLRB offers a wide array of reasonable accommodations and programs for individuals with disabilities. (Note: for additional information for job seekers with disabilities, please click on the following website here.)
PLACEMENT POLICY
The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by Promotion or Reassignment. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
ALTERNATE APPLICATION INFORMATION
Applicants may contact the Office of Human Resources.
The National Labor Relations Board offers career opportunities that feature competitive starting salaries and the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. You will enjoy a range of comprehensive and competitive employment benefits that include Work/Life Balance Programs (Alternative Work Schedules, Employee Assistance Program, and the Childcare Subsidy Program), the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, and the Transit Benefit Program.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.