Law Clerk (Trainee) (Board Law Clerk)

Justia; Salt Lake City (UT); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

National Labor Relations Board in the United States seeks a Law Clerk (Labor) (Board Law Clerk) to support a Member in adjudicating unfair labor practice and representation matters under the NLRA. The ideal candidate is a law school graduate, not yet barred, with enthusiasm for labor law and strong research skills.

Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, reviewing evidence, and assisting attorneys in litigation and compliance work.

Qualifikationen

• Ability to analyze factual and legal issues to make recommendations.
• Ability to conduct legal research to uncover relevant precedent.
• Ability to produce written work products conveying facts and issues clearly.

Aufgaben

• Draft legal documents and opinions.
• Assist attorneys in litigation and compliance matters.
• Review evidence and draft recommendations for case matters.

Kenntnisse

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB

Jobbeschreibung

This position serves as a Law Clerk (Labor) (Board Law Clerk) 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 specified in the announcement must be met.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The Ideal Candidate for the Law Clerk (Labor) (Board Law Clerk) position is a law school graduate - who is not yet barred - with interest regarding the National Labor Relations Act, as well as other statutes such as the Administrative Procedure Act. In addition, the Ideal Candidate displays the ability to conduct strong legal research, review and analyze evidence, draft clear legal documents, and assist attorneys in litigation and compliance. Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills are preferred.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Education: To be considered for this position, applicants 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 (LLB or JD) by closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Bar Certification: To be considered for this position, applicants must not be barred/licensed on the closing date of this vacancy announcement but must be able to obtain their Bar/License Certification within 14-months of their appointment. Once obtained, applicants will be converted into a permanent position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to the education and bar requirements, applicants must also successfully meet the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities listed below:

• Knowledge, skills, or ability to analyze factual and legal issues to make recommendations on the strength of a case; and
• Knowledge, skills, or ability to conduct legal research to uncover relevant precedent; and
• Knowledge, skills, or ability to produce written work products 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.