This position serves as Attorney-Adviser to a Member of the National Labor Relations Board. The Board is responsible for the adjudication of unfair labor practice cases and representation cases arising under the provisions of the National Labor Relations Act of 1935, as amended.

Duties

As an Attorney-Adviser (Labor), GS, 0905, 13/14, your typical work assignments may include: Handling individual cases as assigned by the Board Member that may include cases representative of the most difficult in the field of labor law. Preparing legal memoranda setting forth the contested issues, the relevant facts, the judge's disposition of those issues, the parties' arguments, and counsel's recommendations as to how they believe the Board should resolve each contested issue. Summarizing arguments contained in amicus briefs in cases in which the Board has invited briefing by interested members of the public. Consulting with other staff representatives and upper management officials, including Board Members, in preparing revisions and alterations in official Board decisions and opinions.

Requirements

• This is not a remote position.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• This is an Excepted Service position.
• This position is part of the Bargaining Unit.
• Two-year trial period may be required.
• 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.
• NLRB Attorneys are not required to submit a copy of their transcripts.
• Selectee may be subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
• Must submit a 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 for the Attorney-Adviser (Labor) position has working knowledge in traditional labor law. The candidate has demonstrated an ability to provide expert legal analysis and advice in an efficient manner on complicated matters. The candidate has experience drafting complex decisions and has exemplary legal research and writing skills. BASIC REQUIREMENT 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 JD). In addition to the BASIC REQUIREMENT, applicants must also meet the following: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GS-13 To qualify for this position, applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level, which has provided them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Attorney-Adviser (Labor) at the GS-13 grade level. Specialized experience includes: Experience applying and making recommendations on issues concerning the National Labor Relations Act and/or the Federal Labor Management Relations Act; Experience preparing written analysis of legal issues in complex or precedent setting cases for submission to a court, agency official, or governing board; and Experience making oral presentations on case matters and participating in discussions, depositions, and arguments of a case. GS-14 To qualify for this position, applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level, which has provided them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Attorney-Adviser (Labor) at the GS-14 grade level. Specialized experience includes: Experience reviewing proposed decisions and applicable laws and precedents to determine compliance; Experience recommending ratifications or modifications to proposed resolutions and/or decisions for final approval; and Experience preparing written legal analyses and opinions in cases involving controversial policies and/or issues for consideration. This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. *NOTE* All Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Excepted). As a current NLRB Excepted Service 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". A copy of your SF-50 must be provided for verification. *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. BAR MEMBERSHIP AND CERTIFICATION Applicants must be an active member of the BAR in good standing of any state, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or any Territorial court under the US Constitution. Your active BAR license must reference BAR number and indicate the status of good standing.

Education

An applicant 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 JD).

Education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Applicants can verify accreditation here.

All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. (Note: If you are selected for this position based on education, an official transcript will be required, prior to your first day.) You must meet all qualification requirements. (Required - if applicable) 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 these criteria, please click here.

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 regarding Foreign Education, please click here.

Contacts

• Address BOARD STAFF CHAIRMAN MCFERRAN 1015 Half St SE Washington, DC 20570-0001 US
• Name: National Labor Relations Board
• Email: [email protected]