Counsel for Employment

4 weeks ago

Washington DC USA, United States Senate Full time
Job Summary

The Senate Chief Counsel for Employment is seeking a Counsel for Employment to join their team. As a Counsel for Employment, you will serve as a defense attorney in labor and employment law matters, advising clients on their legal obligations and providing timely and accurate legal advice. You will also conduct discovery, argue motions, and assist in preparing for and trying cases.

Key Responsibilities

Defend offices of Senators, the Office of the Vice President, Senate Committees, and other Senate employing offices throughout the country in employment law cases from inception to final appeal.
Research complex legal issues and write accurate, persuasive legal memoranda and briefs.
Conduct discovery, argue motions, assist in preparing for and trying cases, and argue cases before courts and administrative officers.
Provide timely and accurate legal advice to Office of the Vice President, Senators, Chiefs of Staff, Staff Directors, Administrative Directors, Senate Officers, and other Senate managers regarding employment law issues.
Maintain current, accurate knowledge of employment law cases and statutes.
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.
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 Office of the Senate Chief Counsel for Employment 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

Juris Doctorate degree and a minimum of two years of experience defending employment claims and advising employers regarding compliance with federal and state employment laws.
Knowledge of federal employment laws, labor laws, constitutional law, and rules of court.
Basic knowledge of the Senate as an institution preferred.
Ability to research and analyze complex legal issues.
Ability to provide accurate legal advice and to exercise independent judgment in defending clients at trial-court and appellate-court levels, and at the Supreme Court.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients.
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 work extended and unscheduled hours as dictated by workload.
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 programs.
Licensed and in good active standing to practice law from a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.
See minimum qualifications above for education details and Licenses & Certifications.
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.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Qualified candidates may be selected for an interview.
Required Documents: Application, Cover Letter, Resume, Veterans' Preference Application, if applicable.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants must use the link above and follow instructions. DO NOT submit any paper application materials or resumes via U.S. Postal Mail or in person. All applicants MUST use the online employment application.
Agency contact information: Email, Address, Secretary of the Senate, Human Resources, Hart Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510.
Next steps: Candidates will be contacted if granted an interview.
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