Attorney

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of General Counsel seeks an attorney for Akron or Dayton, Ohio to advise and represent VA management onemployment and labor law issues.

The role includes litigating personnel cases before EEOC, MSPB, FLRA and FMCS arbitrators, reviewing personnel matters, and providing occasional management training. Qualified candidates hold a JD and unrestricted Ohio license, with federal-sector and bargaining-unit experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and unrestricted Ohio license to practice law.
• Public sector employment and labor law experience.
• Experience litigating before EEOC, MSPB, FLRA, and FMCS.
• Experience with bargaining-unit employees and unions.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent VA management on employment and labor law matters.
• Litigate personnel cases before EEOC, MSPB, FLRA and FMCS arbitrators.
• Review personnel matters and provide occasional training to management.

Skills

Employment litigation

Labor law

Union experience

Federal-sector employment law

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Ohio bar license

Job description

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of General Counsel is searching for an Attorney in Akron or Dayton OH who is committed to public service and representing the interests of the VA.

This role reports directly to the Deputy Chief Counsel and is primarily responsible for advising and representing VA management on issues relating to employment and labor law, as well as providing advice on various health care and information law related matters. The majority of the practice consists of litigating personnel cases before the EEOC, MSPB, FLRA and FMCS arbitrators appointed to hear negotiated grievance cases. The selected attorney also reviews and advises on various personnel matters including providing occasional training to management.

Location: Akron or Dayton OH

Preferred Experience:

+++Employment litigation experience before the EEOC, MSPB, FLRA and FMCS arbitrators is strongly preferred+++

• Recent litigation – civil or criminal
• Recent trial experience
• Experience with bargaining-unit employees and various unions (e.g., AFGE, SEIU, NNU)
• Experience with federal-sector employment and labor law
• Experience with involuntary commitment and guardianship proceedings

Grade level: GS-12, GS-13, or GS-14 upon hire, depending on experience; GS-14 is full promotion potential.

Why work at OGC?

• Compressed work schedule
• Opportunities for advancement towards GS-15 and SES positions
• Leadership development programs offered annually
• OGC offers CLE (Continuing Legal Education) qualified programs
• Interact with senior leaders on high level priorities
• Bar dues paid annually (budget determined)
• Opportunities to perform pro bono work
• Thrift Savings Plan (401(k) equivalent, with matching)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Juris Doctorate
• Unrestricted license to practice law in Ohio