The Personnel Appeals Board's General Counsel Office (PAB/OGC) is seeking an experienced attorney to join its team at either the PA-II or PA-III level. PAB/OGC attorneys conduct investigations regarding a wide range of personnel and labor matters and may represent GAO employees, other charging parties, or the PAB/OGC in administrative proceedings before the PAB.

Duties

PAB/OGC attorneys perform functions similar to attorneys who handle investigation and litigation functions at the FLRA, the EEOC, and OSC. PAB/OGC attorneys conduct investigations regarding a wide range of personnel and labor matters and may represent employees, other charging parties, or the PAB/OGC in administrative proceedings before the PAB. PAB/OGC attorneys also provide advice and counsel to GAO employees on issues within the jurisdiction of the PAB. A PAB/OGC attorney's typical work assignments may include the following:

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the qualification requirements by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You must be an active member in good standing of a bar of a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia. To qualify for the Trial Attorney, PA-II level, you must have a minimum of three years post J.D. experience as a practicing attorney which demonstrates: researching federal employment and labor laws that address prohibited personnel practices, discrimination, retaliation, prohibited political activity, and/or unfair labor practices; identifying and gathering evidence through investigations and/or discovery; preparing pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents; and interacting with opposing counsel. To qualify for the Senior Trial Attorney, PA-III level, you must have a minimum of four years post J.D. experience as a practicing attorney which demonstrates: researching federal employment and labor laws that address prohibited personnel practices, discrimination, retaliation, prohibited political activity, and/or unfair labor practices; identifying and gathering evidence through investigations and/or discovery; preparing pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents; and interacting with opposing counsel. This position will be filled at either the PA-II or PA-III level.

Education

You must meet the education requirements by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.

You must have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).

Contacts

• Address Government Accountability Office Human Capital Office 441 G Street NW Washington, DC 20548 US
• Name: Justin Scott
• Email: [email protected]