General Attorney
7 days ago
As a General Attorney (Labor) (Honors Attorney), GS-0905-12, typical work assignments in the General Counsel Headquarters may include: Drafting district court and appellate briefs; and Drafting memoranda recommending whether to issue complaint in complex cases; 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; and Drafting various motions and other pleadings and participates in settlement and mediation sessions; 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.
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. Two-year trial period may be required. 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. 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-0905-12, General Attorney (Labor) (Honors Attorney) General Counsel Headquarters position will have a strong academic law school record, currently are serving in a judicial clerkship or law fellowship, and who hold a bar license. In addition, the candidate will have strong oral and written communications skills in addition to experience in labor or industrial relations and the National Labor Relations Act, as amended.
Basic Requirement
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).
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 out of 4.0 or above (or equivalent), 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 Requirements , applicants must also meet the following:
Minimum Qualifications
To be eligible for the General Attorney (Labor) (Honors Attorney), GS-0905-12 position and grade, applicants must meet one of the following qualifications: Currently serving in at least a one (1)-year post-law school experience as a judicial clerk, honors attorney, OR A legal fellow that was started within six (6) months of graduating with my first professional law degree (J.D. LL.B), OR In the last year of an advanced law degree (e.g., LL.M or J.S.D.) from an ABA accredited law school that was started within six (6) months of graduating with my first professional law degree (J.D. or LL.B). Specialized Experience
Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the GS-12, General Attorney (Labor) (Honors Attorney), and that is typically related to the work of the position to be filled.
Specialized experience includes: Experience providing analysis and/or the interpretation of issues that may include legal and/or policy matters; and Experience performing legal research and recommendations based on legal principles to substantiate cases; and Experience communicating orally to relay and explain legal issues and factual scenarios in a legal environment. These qualifications must be fully supported and articulated in an applicant's resume to receive consideration.
For more detailed information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website here .
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. The Agency's Internal or Self-Certification Form is not acceptable for verification.
Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.
Education
Applicants must have successfully completed a full course of study in a law school accredited by the ABA and have their first professional law degree (JD or LLB).
OR
Applicants must be currently in process of obtaining an advanced law degree (LLM or JSD) from a law school accredited by the ABA.
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 General Counsel-Headquarters program area of the HONORS PROGRAM is also accepting applications for a Law Clerk (Trainee) GS-0904-11 (Notice of Vacancy NL25EX12497812CS) and Law Clerk (Trainee) GS-0904-12 (Notice of Vacancy NL25EX12497811CS). Additionally, the Board-side and Operations-Field (Regional Offices) have postings for their respective program areas. We encourage individuals who may be interested in any of these positions to review the applicable Notices of Vacancy to determine qualifications and/or eligibilities. Also, 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 Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, and the Transit Benefit Program.
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