This position is established in a Headquarters division/branch of General Counsel and reports directly to the senior executive service (SES) decision maker or to his/her designee. The General Counsel staffs-Appeals, Advice (Regional Advice), Advice (Injunction Litigation), Appellate and Supreme Court Litigation, Contempt, Compliance, and Special Litigation, E-Litigation, and FOIA.

Duties

As a General Attorney (Labor) GS-0905-15, your typical work assignments may include: Using independent judgment to resolve key issues arising in connection with high-level decisions affecting efficient case processing and successful litigation strategy. Drafting file-ready papers in complex cases of key importance to the Agency in the district, circuit, and bankruptcy courts. Making presentations concerning matters of interest to the General Counsel's Office, Advice, ASCLB, CCSLB, the Office of Appeals, other Headquarters offices, other federal agencies, and NLRB regional offices; and presents oral arguments in court. Acting as a legal expert and technical advisor regarding the application of controlling statutes, regulations, case law, court rules, and procedures pertaining to the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), as well as the Bankruptcy Code, the Administrative Procedure Act, and other federal laws. Handling numerous assignments that require close attention to complex legal or factual issues, and that have a significant impact on the Agency and its practice.

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.
• This position is in the Excepted Service.
• This is a Bargaining Unit position.
• AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:
• First Area: All unit employees in the Contempt, Compliance, and Special Litigation Branch rated Fully Successful or better.
• Second Area: All Agency employees rated Fully Successful or better.
• Third Area: Eligible candidates from any appropriate source.
• 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 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 and the Administrative Procedure Act. The Ideal Candidate will possess strong research and analytical skills, excellent written and oral communication abilities, will have demonstrated independent judgment in resolving tough legal issues, and excel at managing multiple priorities and meeting difficult deadlines. The Ideal Candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with co-workers, senior-level management, and agency leadership, and for collaborating on teams and mentoring junior colleagues. 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 General Attorney (Labor) (General Counsel Senior Attorney) at the GS-15 level. Specialized experience includes: Experience working with 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; and Experience conducting 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 Experience serving 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: 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]