Law Clerk

7 days ago

Washington DC, United States USAJobs Full time
Duties

As a Law Clerk (Trainee), GS-0904-11, typical work assignments in the General Counsel Headquarters may include: Drafting district court and appellate briefs - with direct supervision; and Drafting memoranda recommending whether to issue complaint in complex cases - with direct supervision; and Assisting attorneys with investigations, preparing for trials and trials involving all aspects of civil and criminal contempt proceedings of court judgments and litigation in aid of enforcement of judgment - with direct supervision; and Drafting various motions and other pleadings and participates in settlement and mediation sessions - with direct supervision; and Performing in-depth legal research to uncover applicable Court and Board decisions and/or any prior determinations of the General Counsel, as well as pertinent adjudications of other Federal and State administrative agencies - with direct supervision.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

This is not a remote position. U.S. Citizenship is required. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Relocation expenses are not authorized. This is an Excepted Service position. This position is part of the Bargaining Unit. Two-year trial period may be required. Transcripts are required if qualifying based on education or combination of experience and education in lieu of specialized experience. This is a positive education position. Transcripts are required to be considered for this position. Selectee may be subject to a background investigation prior to appointment. Must submit complete application package online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

Qualifications

All qualifications and eligibility requirements specified in the announcement must be met by the closing date of the job announcement.

Ideal Candidate Statement
The Ideal Candidate for the GS-0904-11, Law Clerk (Trainee) position will have a strong academic law school record. Course study relevant to industrial, labor law and/or labor relations or similar courses in employment are preferred. The candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Basic Eligibility Requirement
In order to meet the basic eligibility requirements, applicants must have at least one of the following: I have a GPA of 3.0 or above or am in the top 25 % of my law school class or my school does not use a numerical GPA/rank. I have previously interned or worked at the NLRB or another labor agency. I have other specialized labor law or labor relations experience. In addition to the Basic Eligibility Requirement , applicants must also meet the following:

Minimum Qualifications
To be eligible for the GS-0904-11 Law Clerk (Trainee) position and grade, applicants must meet all of the following qualifications: Must be pursuing their first professional law degree (JD or LLB) at an American Bar Association-accredited law school with an anticipated graduation date no later than June 2025. Must not be barred/licensed at the time of application. These qualifications must be fully supported and articulated in an applicant's resume to receive consideration.

Education

Applicants must successfully complete a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) no later than June 2025.

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 this criteria, please click here . All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.

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 .

Additional information

The GC-Headquarters program area of the HONORS PROGRAM is also accepting applications for a Law Clerk (Trainee) GS-0904-12 (Notice of Vacancy NL25EX12497811CS) and General Attorney (Labor) (Honors Attorney) GS-0905-12 (Notice of Vacancy NL25EX12497729CS). Additionally, the GC-Field and the Board have postings for their respective program areas. We encourage those who are interested to review the applicable postings to determine qualifications and/or eligibilities. Please visit the NLRB's Honors Program webpage for additional information about the different program areas and Notices of Vacancy.

Supplementary Vacancies
Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation
The National Labor Relations Board is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sex orientation), age, disability, genetic information, political affiliations, or any other non-merit factor. Applicants with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Agency's Selective Placement Coordinator by email here . NLRB offers a wide array of reasonable accommodations and programs for individuals with disabilities. (Note: for additional information for job seekers with disabilities, please click on the following website here .)

Placement Policy
The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position will be filled by a new appointment.

The National Labor Relations Board offers career opportunities that feature competitive starting salaries and the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. You will enjoy a range of comprehensive and competitive employment benefits that include Work/Life Balance Programs (Alternative Work Schedules, Telework, Employee Assistance Program, and the Child Care Subsidy Program), the Federal Employees

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