This position is in the Contempt, Compliance, and Special Litigation Branch of the Division of Legal Counsel. This Branch conducts civil contempt litigation in the U.S. Courts of Appeals to coerce compliance with judgments enforcing orders of the Board and assists Regions in compliance work. The Branch also defends the Agency when programs, statutes, or outside proceedings threaten the Agency's ability to carry out its mission.

Duties

As a Supervisory General Attorney (Labor) GS-0905-15, your typical work assignments may include: Assisting the regions with staying current on innovative compliance tools and compliance policies, and in developing long-term case-handling strategies in connection with certain types of compliance cases, including consolidating unfair labor practice proceedings with compliance proceedings; naming individuals personally liable and/or other entities derivatively liable. Assisting the Assistant General Counsel and the Deputy Assistant General Counsel in the Branch's records management, administration of personnel policies, training and employee development. Making recommendations to the General Counsel and Board, supervising pleadings and other documents, and in preparing and/or supervising court appearances. Supervising and reviewing the work of subordinate attorneys in the matters of compliance with the Board's decisions and orders, litigation protecting the Board's jurisdiction, and bankruptcy court matters. Applying expert knowledge of substantive Board law and litigation techniques to supervise subordinate attorneys' preparation of written analyses and recommendations for submission to the Board (on behalf of the General Counsel) for authorization of contempt proceedings and other offensive litigation.

Requirements

• U. S. Citizenship Required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• May be subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
• A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• This position is in the Excepted Service.
• This is not a Bargaining Unit position.
• AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:
• First Area: All unit employees rated Fully Successful or better.
• Second Area: All Agency employees rated Fully Successful or better.
• Third Area: Eligible candidates from any appropriate source.
• All applicants in the first and second areas of consideration must submit, in addition to the application requirements of the posting:
• A statement describing your vision of the qualities you would bring to the job of supervisor and a recommendation from a current or former supervisor discussing the applicant’s work habits and qualities that indicate supervisory potential.
• 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.
• NLRB Attorneys may not be required to submit a copy of their transcripts. NLRB employees within 3 years from receiving their Juris Doctorate Degree, must provide a transcript with their application package.
• 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 Supervisory General Attorney (Labor) position will have significant experience providing effective guidance assisting others with complex legal and factual issues. Excellent judgment, and highly skilled written and oral communications are desired, as well as excellent interpersonal abilities in interacting with colleagues, senior level management, and outside parties. Superior legal research and analytical skills are a must. Basic Requirements 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 Requirements, applicants must also meet the following: Minimum Qualification Applicant 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 Supervisory General Attorney (Labor) at the GS-15 level. Specialized experience includes: Experience leading, managing, and developing others; and Providing authoritative guidance, interpretation, and recommendations based on general law and litigation proceedings of federal and state statutes, laws, and regulations; and Experience writing and editing legal memoranda and briefs; and Experience in trial and pre-trial litigation techniques in unfair labor practice and federal court proceedings. 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: 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 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.

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, please click here.

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]