Attorney-Adviser (Labor) (Enforcement Appeals Attorney)

National Labor Relations Board; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Labor Relations Board seeks an Attorney-Adviser (Labor) within the Office of Appeals, Division of Enforcement Litigation. The ideal candidate will prepare legal documents, including memoranda and final decisions on litigation theory, and present arguments on legal issues.

Knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act is preferred but not required. Requirements include ABA-accredited law school graduation and active state bar membership, plus one year of specialized experience at

Qualifications

• Must have completed ABA-accredited law school and hold a first professional law degree (J.D. or LL.B).
• Strong written and oral communication skills required for legal briefs and memoranda.
• Experience researching, analyzing evidence and law in legal matters is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents, including memoranda and final decisions, on litigation theory.
• Present or argue on factual and legal issues in appeals and litigation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act and conduct thorough legal analysis.

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Oral advocacy

Education

J.D. or LL.B.

Job description

This position is located in the Office of Appeals, Division of Enforcement Litigation. The Office of Appeals reviews all appeals to the General Counsel from Regional Directors' dismissals of unfair labor practice charges filed in the agency's regional offices. The General Counsel is vested with the sole power to review and sustain or deny these appeals and his/her decisions to deny appeals in such cases are not subject to review by the Board or appeal to any court of law or equity.

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) (Enforcement Appeals Attorney) will have experience preparing legal documents, including memoranda, and final documents on litigation theory, and presenting arguments or making presentations on factual and legal issues. Knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act is preferred but not required. Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills to interact with attorneys, colleagues and senior level management in the Agency; and strong research and analytical skills are desired.

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-11 grade level, which has provided them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of an Attorney-Adviser (Labor) (Enforcement Appeals Attorney) GS-12 grade level.

• Experience researching and analyzing evidence and relevant law in legal matters; and
• Experience sorting facts and circumstances from transcripts, depositions, affidavits, statements, contracts correspondence, memoranda; and
• Experience producing written work products such as draft decisions, memoranda or legal briefs that effectively communicate facts and issues relevant to case matters.

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.