Law Clerk

Duties As a Law Clerk (Trainee), GS-0904-12, typical work assignments in the General Counsel Headquarters may include: Drafting district court and appellate briefs - with assistance as needed; Drafting memoranda recommending whether to issue complaint in complex cases - with assistance as needed; 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 assistance as needed; Drafting various motions and other pleadings and participating in settlement and mediation sessions - with direct supervision; 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 assistance as needed. Requirements 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 a 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 GS-0904-12, Law Clerk (Trainee) will have a strong academic law school record, currently be serving in a judicial clerkship or law fellowship but have not been admitted to the Bar. The candidate should have excellent legal research and oral and written communication skills. The candidate should also have experience or course study in labor or industrial relations and the National Labor Relations Act. 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. Minimum Qualifications To be eligible for the GS-0904-12 Law Clerk (Trainee) position and grade, applicants must meet all of the following qualifications: 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). Must be currently serving in at least a 1-year (or longer) post-law school position as a judicial clerk, honors law clerk, or law fellow, which were started within six (6) months of graduating with first professional law degree (J.D. or LL.B.) Must not be barred/licensed at the time of application. OR Must be currently in process of obtaining an advanced law degree (e.g., LLM or JSD) from a law school accredited by the ABA which was started within six (6) months of graduating with first professional law degree (JD or LL.B.). (Transcripts are required to be submitted.) These qualifications must be fully supported and articulated in an applicant's resume to receive consideration. 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 General Attorney (Labor) (Honors Attorney) GS-0905-12 (Notice of Vacancy NL25EX12497729). Additionally, the Board-side and Operations-Field (Regional Offices) 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. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr