This position is located in the Office of the Chief Legal Advisor (OCLA) within the Antitrust Division (ATR). OCLA's mission is to provide the best legal advice and guidance to ATR management and staff to minimize risk to ATR by ensuring compliance with all applicable statutes, rules, and policies. Within OCLA, the Employment Counsel provide legal advice to and train ATR senior officials and supervisors on federal labor and employment law matters.

Duties

As an Attorney-Adviser (Employment Counsel) responsibilities will include: Providing legal advice to ATR senior officials and supervisors on federal labor and employment law matters, including performance, disciplinary and adverse actions, equal employment opportunity, human resources, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and labor relations, as well as other programmatic, operational, administrative, and general legal issues. Reviewing and providing legal advice to Division senior officials and supervisors on all decisions to discipline employees. Drafting and reviewing all proposed disciplinary and adverse actions, including removals, suspensions, and letters of admonishment and reprimand. Creating, developing, and presenting trainings to supervisors on federal labor and employment law matters. Investigating facts relative to federal labor and employment law and general legal issues. Such research or investigation may involve outlining facts or legal issues, analyzing factual or legal concerns, explaining the application of legal principles and precedents, and justifying recommendations or conclusions. Drafting policies for approval by ATR senior officials in concert with the Executive Office for issuance as directives, policies, or ATR guidance for implementation by ATR senior officials and supervisors. Working closely with the Department and other Federal agencies, including on policy guidance applicable to Division operations. Serving as agency counsel in administrative and judicial proceedings, including before the Merit Systems Protection Board, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Federal Labor Relations Authority, Office of Special Counsel, and arbitrators. Appearing on behalf of ATR in settlement negotiations including in connection with EEOC ADR. Working closely with employment counsel within the Department and throughout the federal government. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. The option for remote telework is offered as a recruitment incentive for this position, which is located in Washington, DC. The incumbent is eligible for regularly scheduled telework, reporting to the office as scheduled. The incumbent will be given the option to request full time remote telework, with approval for a period of up to two years. Renewals for additional terms may be requested at the conclusion of each remote telework term, provided it is in the best interest of the Division. Actual salary for remote telework will be based on the locality pay for the selected duty location.

Requirements

Qualifications

Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the position qualifications listed in this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this position, your resume and supporting documentation will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. To qualify, an applicant must: Be a citizen of the United States; Possess a J.D. or equivalent degree, be an active member of the bar in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one and a half years of post J.D. legal experience to qualify for the GS-13 level, two and a half years of post J.D. legal experience to qualify for the GS-14 level, and four years of post J.D. legal experience to qualify at the GS-15 level; Have experience with at least two of the following areas: Federal Employment Law, Federal Labor Law, and Equal Employment Law. Preferred Qualifications: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Merit Systems Protection Board litigation experience.

Education

You must possess a J.D. or equivalent degree to qualify for consideration as an Attorney Advisor for the Department of Justice, Antitrust Division.

Contacts

• Address Antitrust Division 450 5th Street, NW Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Personnel Section
• Phone: 202-514-2469
• Email: [email protected]