Attorney-Adviser (Labor) (Counsel to Board Member)

US National Labor Relations Board; Washington (District of Columbia); Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The National Labor Relations Board is seeking an Attorney-Adviser (Labor) to serve as counsel to a Board Member. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of traditional labor law and demonstrated ability to provide rigorous legal analysis and advice for board decisions.

A track record of clear written and oral communication, experience drafting decisions for supervisory review, and solid legal research skills are essential; judicial clerkship experience is valued.

Qualifikationen

• ABA-accredited law school and JD/LL.B. are required.
• Law school transcripts must be submitted at time of application.
• Active Bar membership in good standing; reference to Bar number; self-certification forms not acceptable.

Aufgaben

• Provide legal analysis and advice to a Board Member.
• Draft decisions for approval by superiors.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda.

Kenntnisse

Traditional labor law

Legal analysis & advice

Written & oral communication

Legal research

Judicial clerkship experience

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (JD) or LL.B.

Jobbeschreibung

This position serves as an Attorney-Adviser to a Member of the National Labor Relations Board. The Board is responsible for the adjudication of unfair labor practice cases and representation cases arising under the provisions of the National Labor Relations Act of 1935, as amended. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The Ideal Candidate for the Attorney-Adviser (Labor) position has expertise and knowledge in traditional labor law. The candidate should have some experience providing legal analysis and advice, as well as drafting decisions for approval by superiors. Knowledge and experience conducting legal research and strong written and oral communication skills are vital. Prior experience in a judicial clerkship is deemed valuable.

BASIC REQUIREMENT

Education: Must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.). Law school transcripts must be submitted at the time of application.

Bar Membership and Certification: Must currently be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory, or commonwealth of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Your active Bar license must reference Bar number and indicate the status of good standing. Agency Internal Self-Certification Forms are not acceptable for verification.

IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC REQUIREMENT

Applicants must also meet the following:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level, which has provided them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of an Attorney-Adviser (Labor) (Counsel to Board Member) GS-11 grade level.

Specialized experience includes:

• Experience working with federal labor law (e.g., the National Labor Relations Act or Federal Labor Relations Act);
• Experience working with federal or state labor, employment, or administrative law, or taking similar courses in law school;
• Assisting with researching statutes, decisions, opinions, or legislative history to ensure the appropriate use of legal authorities; and
• Assisting with drafting legal memoranda.

This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the specialized experience from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

NOTE: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.