General Attorney

1 month ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States National Labor Relations Board Full time
As a General Attorney (Labor) GS /14, your typical work assignments may include:

Serving as expert regarding the interpretation and application of laws including one or more of the following: the National Labor Relations Act, the Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Federal Rules Appellate Procedure and/or the Administrative Procedure Act.

Possible experience working with the Federal Debt Collection Procedures Act, the Equal Access to Justice Act, the Freedom of Information Act, the Privacy Act, and/or the Right to Financial Privacy Act.

Negotiating with parties to determine if compliance litigation is necessary. Confers with and advises supervisors as to the merits of a case. Interviews witnesses, takes depositions, and delivers oral arguments during trials and hearings.

Exercising independent judgment to advise on determining the best course of action in responding to lawsuits challenging Agency action, or to questions or circumstances that arise during discovery, oral arguments, and evidentiary hearings.

Analyzes submissions from Regional Offices to determine if contempt proceedings are appropriate. Recommends appropriate courses of action regarding matters which may require litigation or in the event of adverse decisions.

Conferring and advises upper management on the merit of cases and on legal and policy issues; and recommends the course of action when necessary.

Preparing necessary pleadings, motions, briefs, depositions, affidavits, proposed orders, recommendations, replies, responses, and legal memoranda. Corresponds with courts, parties, their counsel, and Regional Offices.

Drafts and edits case-handling guidance for the Agency on behalf of the Branch and in conjunction with other Agency offices.



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