Trial Attorney

3 weeks ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Office Of General Counsel Full time
The following are the duties of this position at the GS-14.

If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.


As a Trial Attorney (Labor), you will:

Represent the Department in administrative litigation arising under the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 before the Merit Systems Protection Board or in arbitration under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Litigate appeals arising under the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 and that involve adverse actions for misconduct and performance-based actions and appeals that concern alleged violations of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA), as well as the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act (WPEA).

Represent management before the FLRA against unfair labor practice (ULP) claims, and violations of the Federal Labor Management Relations statute under Chapter 71 of Title 5 of the United States Code.

Represent the Department in unfair labor practice litigation before the Federal Labor Relations Authority.
Prepare evidence for hearings, post-hearing briefs, and filing of exceptions.
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