This position is located in Headquarters, in the Contempt, Compliance, and Special Litigation Branch of the General Counsel's office and reports to the Senior Executive Service (SES) decision maker or designee.

Duties

The position has legal responsibilities to assist the General Counsel with making policy decisions, seeking contempt of court orders, ensuring compliance with Board orders, defending the Board's jurisdiction, and administering and interpreting the National Labor Relations Act, the Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Debt Collection Procedures Act, and the Administrative Procedure Act. As a GENERAL ATTORNEY (LABOR) (GENERAL COUNSEL SENIOR ATTORNEY), GS-0905-15, your typical work assignments may include: Drafting complex written products that are persuasive, well-organized, and well-analyzed with requisite factual descriptions and citations of authority; Conducting pertinent case and statutory research, as well as performing independent legal reasoning and application, in order to formulate and draft recommended Agency strategies and actions; Addressing novel issues with a high degree of creative legal endeavor and considerable interpretation of law; Rendering authoritative legal advice, counsel, and opinions, both orally and in writing, including recommendations to the General Counsel, other offices within HQ, and Regions; Serving as a mentor or team leader for junior staff attorneys to ensure that the Agency's mission is communicated and integrated into strategies and work product; and Serving as the division/branch/office liaison or representative on intra-Agency committees and subcommittees, and conducting informational training on specialized knowledge.

Requirements

• This is not a remote position.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:
• First Area: All unit employees in the Contempt, Compliance, and Special Litigation Branch rated Fully Successful or better.
• Second Area: All unit employees in the Division of Legal Counsel rated Fully Successful or better.
• Third Area: All General Counsel-side unit employees rated Fully Successful or better.
• Fourth Area: All Agency employees rated Fully Successful or better.
• Fifth Area: Eligible candidates from any appropriate source.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• May be subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
• 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 position is part of the Bargaining Unit.
• This is an Excepted Service position.
• Two-year trial period may be required.
• 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) (General Counsel Senior Attorney) position will have experience providing expert guidance and advice in extremely intricate legal cases relative to the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and other federal statutes such as the Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Debt Collection Procedures Act, and the Administrative Procedure Act. The Ideal Candidate will also excel at managing multiple priorities and meeting difficult deadlines. Excellent communication, interpersonal skills in interacting with colleagues and senior level management, strong research, and analytical skills are desired. BASIC REQUIREMENT 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). Bar Membership/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. In addition to the BASIC REQUIREMENT, applicants must also meet the following: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE 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) (General Counsel Senior Attorney) at the GS-15 level. Specialized experience includes: Broad knowledge in the areas of labor laws and policies to implement and enforce the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), as well as other federal statutes, including the Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Debt Collection Procedures Act, and the Administrative Procedure Act; Ability to conduct in-depth legal research and engage in extensive legal analysis to apply pertinent statutes and/or to formulate strategies on cases that support the preparation of written product; and Ability to serve as the principal attorney to make recommendations to the General Counsel and/or for litigation in a variety of courts in difficult/complex cases. 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. 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. (NOTE: Federal 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 a Federal 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

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).

(NOTE: Current NLRB Attorneys may not be required to submit a copy of their transcripts. However, NLRB employees within 3 years from receiving their Juris Doctorate degree, must provide a transcript with their application package.)

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.

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, 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 CONTEMPT, COMPLIANCE & SPEC LIT B 1015 Half St SE Washington, DC 20570-0001 US
• Name: National Labor Relations Board
• Email: [email protected]