Attorney

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Saint Petersburg (FL)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Compressed work schedule

Opportunities for advancement

Bar dues paid annually

Thrift Savings Plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A federal government agency is seeking an Attorney in Saint Petersburg, Florida, committed to public service and representing the interests of the VA. This role entails advising VA management on employment and labor law issues and involves litigating personnel cases before various arbitration bodies. Ideal candidates will have employment litigation experience, a Juris Doctorate, and an unrestricted license to practice law. Attractive benefits include a compressed work schedule, health insurance, and leadership development opportunities.

Qualifications

Must have a Juris Doctorate and an unrestricted license to practice law in the state.
Preferred experience includes recent litigation and trial experience.
Experience advising on personnel matters and labor law issues is a plus.

Responsibilities

Advise and represent VA management on employment and labor law issues.
Litigate personnel cases before various arbitration bodies.
Provide occasional training to management.

Skills

Employment litigation experience

Recent trial experience

Experience with federal-sector employment law

Experience with bargaining-unit employees

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of General Counsel is searching for an Attorney in St. Pete Florida 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 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.

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 proceedings

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

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