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Senior Counsel for Employment

4 months ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States USAJobs Full time
Duties

NATURE OF WORK This is supervisory, professional work in the Office of Senate Chief Counsel for Employment. Serve as defense attorney in labor and employment law matters to offices of United States Senators, the Vice President, Committees, Senate Officers, and other Senate employing offices. Work requires litigating cases as first chair in trial and appellate courts, the Supreme Court, and at administrative hearings; advising clients of their legal obligations; giving employment law seminars; and doing legal research and writing. Work requires high-level thinking in the application of law to facts and requires the use of independent judgment. Work is bound by Secretary of the Senate policies and procedures; the U.S. Senate Handbook; and the Senate Ethics Manual, but requires independent judgment in setting priorities and handling assignments. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Under supervision of the Chief Counsel and the Deputy Chief Counsel, take first-chair responsibility in defending offices of Senators, the Office of the Vice President, Senate Committees, and other Senate employing offices throughout the country in employment law cases from the inception of the case through Supreme Court review. Research complex legal issues and write accurate, persuasive legal memoranda and briefs. Provide timely and accurate legal advice to Senators, the Office of the Vice President, Chiefs of Staff, Administrative Directors, Senate Officers, and other Senate managers regarding employment law issues. Maintain current, accurate knowledge of employment law cases and statutes, identifying how new cases and laws modify existing law applicable to the Senate. Develop, prepare, and conduct seminars regarding employment-related legal issues; prepare and present oral and written reference materials and audio-visual materials for seminar participants. Supervise work of second-chair counsel, litigation secretary and paralegal. Prepare legal newsletters, website content, memoranda, policies, and forms to keep clients informed of and in compliance with existing laws. Maintain current knowledge of the Senate Chief Counsel for Employment Office's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and Continuity of Operations (COOP) plan; participate in periodic exercises and drills. As part of the Secretary's customer service initiative (known as R.A.T.E.); provide all customers with the highest level of customer service. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment
  • For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at

    Qualifications

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
    Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to everyday risks and discomforts, and
    requires the use of normal safety precautions. Work requires frequent walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds, as well as regular use of typical office equipment, software programs, and methods of communication such as a computer, email, telephone, and photocopier. Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required for performance of duties. Work also requires physical presence in the office, except as otherwise required by the Office of the Secretary.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    Work requires Juris Doctorate degree, and a minimum of eight years of experience defending
    employment claims and advising employers regarding compliance with federal and state employment laws.

    Work requires the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

    Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of federal employment laws, labor laws, constitutional law, and rules of court.

    Basic knowledge of the Senate as an institution preferred.

    Demonstrated ability to research and analyze complex legal issues.

    Demonstrated ability to write coherent, accurate, and persuasive legal briefs and motions for trial and appellate courts and the U.S. Supreme Court.

    Knowledge of modern legal practices, including the Electronic Discovery Reference Model, and
    research resources, including LEXIS and/or WESTLAW.

    Knowledge of and experience using electronic discovery platforms.

    Ability to operate a computer and utilize applicable software packages.

    Ability to provide accurate legal advice and to exercise independent judgment in defending clients at trial and appellate court levels.

    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Senators, staff of the Office of the Vice President, Chiefs of Staff, Administrative Directors, and Senate Officers.

    Ability to exercise independent judgment in determining and implementing the client's best defense strategy in lawsuits.

    Ability to professionally handle confidential/sensitive matters and materials.

    Ability to concentrate for long periods of time and to pay careful attention to detail.

    Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, on a one-on-one basis, to large groups, and before courts.

    Ability to assign, direct, and review work of subordinate staff.

    Ability to work extended and unscheduled hours as dictated by workload and caseload.

    LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
    Licensed and in good active standing to practice law from a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.

    Education

    See minimum qualifications above for education details and Licenses & Certifications.

    Additional information

    The Secretary of the Senate is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email with "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.