This position is located in the Office of the Solicitor. This office is responsible for providing legal advice to the Authority and its various components, and for representing the Authority in litigation. The incumbent of this position serves as a Attorney Advisor (Labor) and is assigned legal and factual assignments. Minimum education of Juris Doctorate, and admission to a State Bar, U.S. territory, or D.C. Bar is required.

Duties

Key Responsibilities: This Attorney-Advisor (Labor) position includes both litigation and non-litigation duties. The Attorney-Advisor (Labor) will assist the Office of the Solicitor in representing the Authority in all phases of federal appellate litigation, including brief writing and, as assigned, oral argument, including specifically, proceedings related to the review or enforcement of Authority orders in U.S. Courts of Appeal. As an Attorney-Advisor (Labor), the incumbent will handle difficult, comprehensive, sensitive, and precedent-setting cases and tasks across various functional areas.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Must be admitted and a member in good standing of a State Bar, U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia.
• You must be suitable for Federal employment.
• If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• Drug Test Required: No
• Bargaining Unit Position: Depending on the Position
• Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: will not be paid
• This appointment is subject to the completion of a 2-year trial period.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: The selectee must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the: GS-09 grade level for the GS-11 GS-11 grade level for the GS-12 GS-12 grade level for the GS-13 GS-13 grade level for the GS-14 OPM Qualifications: To qualify for the Attorney Advisor (Labor) position, applicants must meet the basic education and experience requirements for the GS-0905 series, as follows: GS-11: JD from an accredited law school and bar membership in good standing. At least 1 year of specialized legal experience, or equivalent academic achievement (e.g., law review, clerkships, internships). Demonstrated ability to conduct legal research, analyze legal issues, and draft legal documents. GS-12: JD and active bar membership. 1 year of specialized legal experience in labor law, employment law, or a related field. Proven ability to handle complex legal issues, including drafting legal opinions and representing clients in administrative proceedings. GS-13: JD and bar membership, with a minimum of 2 years of specialized legal experience in labor or employment law. Experience managing legal cases independently, including representing clients in formal hearings or litigation. Strong analytical skills and the ability to advise management on legal and policy matters. GS-14: JD and bar membership, with at least 3 years of advanced specialized legal experience focusing on labor law, employment law, or collective bargaining. Extensive experience advising senior leadership, developing legal strategies, and managing high-profile or complex legal cases. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence policy decisions. This experience must have equipped the selectee with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position, including: Expert knowledge of appellate and district court procedures. Ability to gain expert knowledge in the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute, including its rules, regulations, organizational structure, and management principles of the Federal Labor Relations Authority. Basic knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), federal ethics regulations, and privacy regulations. Key Abilities: Analyze factual and legal issues in cases, identify necessary facts, and determine applicable legal sources. Draft legal briefs and other litigation documents. Investigate internal compliance and provide pertinent legal advice. Effectively organize, self-manage, direct, and coordinate the work of others. Bar Admission: Applicants must be admitted to the Bar in any state, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, and be in good standing. Experience Considerations: Experience may include paid and unpaid work, such as volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) or other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, community, or social groups). Volunteer experience helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training relevant to paid employment. If experience was part-time, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week and the start and end dates for it to be fully credited. Important Note: When describing your experience, please be clear and specific. Assumptions about your experience will not be made. Your resume must clearly demonstrate your education, specialized experience, and competencies related to this position. Failure to do so may result in an "Ineligible" rating.

Education

Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or equivalent from an accredited law school. Official or unofficial transcripts must be submitted with your application package.

You MUST provide official or unofficial transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GENERAL EDUCATION: All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at an institution that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for it to be credited towards qualifications. For a list of schools that meet these criteria, see https://www.ed.gov/accreditation?src=rn. Applications submitted without the required supporting documents will not be accepted.

An unofficial transcript; statement from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official; or equivalent documentation is acceptable at the time of application. Education submitted must be appropriately accredited by an accredited body recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. For additional information, refer to the U.S. Department of Education web site at: https://www.ed.gov/

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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 an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Office of the Solicitor 1400 K Street NW Washington, DC 20424 US
• Name: FLRA Human Resources Division
• Phone: (771) 444-5845
• Email: [email protected]