This position resides in a Field Office of the National Labor Relations Board. The Field Offices represent the actual operating arm of the Agency, the means through which both the Board and the General Counsel reach the public. This is a developmental position leading to the full performance grade of GS-905-14.

Duties

As a General Attorney (Labor), GS-0905-11, your typical work assignments may include: Examining and analyzing cases investigated to prepare formal opinions on the legal aspects of the issues involved. Investigating and negotiating voluntary settlements in assigned unfair labor practices cases. Preparing for trial and trying assigned unfair labor practice cases before Administrative Law Judges. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is not a virtual appointment.
• May be subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• 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.
• Transcripts are required if qualifying based on education in lieu of specialized experience.
• Transcripts are required if qualifying on a combination of experience and education.
• NLRB Attorneys may not be required to submit a copy of their transcripts.
• Two-year trial period may be required.
• This is an Excepted Service position.
• This position is part of the Bargaining Unit.
• 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 for the General Attorney (Labor) (Field Attorney) will have experience preparing legal documents, including memoranda, motions, or briefs, and presenting arguments or making presentations on factual and legal issues. Knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act or similar related statues is preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with witnesses, opposing counsel, colleagues, and senior level management; and strong research and analytical skills are desired. BASIC REQUIREMENT 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). In addition to the BASIC REQUIREMENT, applicants must also meet one the following: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To be qualified for this position, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the GS-11, General Attorney (Labor) (Field Attorney), and that is typically related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes: Knowledge of or some experience conducting legal research to find support for a legal issue or decision; and Knowledge of or some experience working with labor, employment, or administrative laws or similarly federal statutory to render resolutions in cases; and Knowledge of or some experience writing briefs, decisions and/or other documents to gather all facts or statements and/or information pertaining to a lawsuit or legal issue. 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. OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LL.M. degree, if related. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. For more detailed information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website here. 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. Agency's Internal Self-Certification Forms are not acceptable for verification. WRITING SAMPLE Applicants are requested to submit a legal document of their choice - of no more than 10 pages.

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 DIV OF OPER MGT REG 3 BUFFALO Niagra Center Building 130 S Elmwood Avenue, Suite 630 Buffalo, NY 14202 US
• Name: Sean Cook
• Phone: (202) 273-0061
• Email: [email protected]