Senior General Attorney – Federal Employment Law

Merit Systems Protection Board; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) Office of General Counsel in Washington, DC, provides legal advice on a broad range of internal agency matters, drafts Board decisions, and defends those decisions in federal courts. Applicants must be duly licensed attorneys in a state, territory, or DC, with the GS-905 series qualifications outlined in the job posting.

The role focuses on employment law for federal employees and agencies.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed and authorized to practice law in a state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• GS-905 series qualifications with experience at GS-905-11 or higher, or LL.M. plus experience.
• Experience in employment law affecting federal employees and agencies is required or strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on internal agency matters and draft Board decisions.
• Defend the Board's decisions in federal courts as needed.

Skills

Professional legal experience

Education

Licensed attorney (Bar admission)

Job description

The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) Office of General Counsel in Washington, DC, provides legal advice on a broad range of internal agency matters, drafts Board decisions, and defends those decisions in federal courts. Applicants must be duly licensed attorneys in a state, territory, or DC, with the GS-905 series qualifications outlined in the job posting.

The role focuses on employment law for federal employees and agencies.