This position is located in the Appellate and Supreme Court Litigation Branch (ASCLB) of the Division of Enforcement Litigation. The incumbent serves as a General Attorney working under the supervision of the Branch Chief or a Supervisory Attorney, and is subject to difficult assignments, including the preparation of assigned cases involving enforcement or review litigation in the U.S. Court of Appeals, and litigation in the U.S. Supreme Court involving enforcement or review of Board Orders.

Duties

As an General Attorney (Labor), GS-0905-13/14, your typical work assignments may include: Conducting extensive legal research and investigating the facts, laws, regulations and legal precedents. Preparing legal documents including briefs, motions and memoranda describing and analyzing the facts and legal issues involved, explaining the application of legal principles, and justifying the enforcement or affirmance of the Board's order or other relief sought by the Board. Studying opposing briefs or pleadings to determine whether a reply should be filed, and preparing the replies and/or supplementary briefs as needed. Studying court and Board decisions, legislative history, etc., for direct or analogous precedents, and authorities in support of the Board's contentions. Preparing and presenting oral arguments in the Court of Appeals in assigned cases.

Requirements

• This is not a remote (virtual) position.
• U. S. Citizenship Required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• This position is in the Excepted Service.
• This position is part of the Bargaining Unit.
• 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 is a positive education position. Current NLRB attorneys are not required to submit a copy of their transcripts. However, if attorneys are within 3 years from receiving their JD, a transcript must be provided with their application package.
• A two-year trial period may be required.
• Must be willing to do some travel and accept some overnight travel.
• May be subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
• 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) GS-13/14 position has working knowledge in traditional labor law. The candidate has demonstrated an ability to provide expert legal analysis and advocacy in an efficient manner on complicated matters. The candidate has experience drafting complex legal arguments and has exemplary legal research and written and oral communications skills. BASIC REQUIREMENTS 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 J.D.). Bar Membership and 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 U.S. Constitution. Your active Bar license must reference Bar number and indicate the status of good standing. An Agency's Internal or Self-Certification Form is not acceptable for verification. In addition to the BASIC REQUIREMENTS above, applicants must also meet the following: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications for GS-13 To qualify for this position, applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level, which has provided them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the General Attorney (Labor) at the GS-13 grade level. Specialized experience includes: Experience working with federal labor law (e.g., the National Labor Relations Act or the Federal Labor Relations Act) or state labor laws; and Experience researching statutes, decisions, opinions, or legislative history to ensure the appropriate use of legal authorities; and Experience drafting legal memoranda or briefs; and Experience preparing written legal analyses and opinions in cases involving policies and/or issues for consideration. 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. Minimum Qualifications for GS-14 To qualify for this position, applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level, which has provided them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the General Attorney (Labor) at the GS-14 grade level. Specialized experience includes: Experience working with federal labor law (e.g., the National Labor Relations Act or Federal Labor Relations Act) to provide guidance and recommendations on case law; and Experience independently researching statutes, decisions, opinions, or legislative history to ensure the appropriate use of legal authorities; and Experience drafting legal memoranda or briefs; and Experience presenting oral arguments or making other oral presentations recommending disposition of 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 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). 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. 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 DIV OF ENF LIT APP & SUP CT LIT Br 1015 Half St SE Washington, DC 20570-0001 US
• Name: National Labor Relations Board
• Email: [email protected]