Supervisory General Attorney (Labor) (Supervisory Litigation Attorney)

National Labor Relations Board; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Labor Relations Board in Salt Lake City seeks a Supervisory General Attorney (Labor) to lead complex civil contempt and labor litigation within the Division of Legal Counsel. The ideal candidate will provide authoritative guidance, manage teams, and navigate federal and state statutes and regulations to protect the Agency’s mission.

Requirements include a J.D. (or LL.B) from an ABA-accredited school, active bar membership, and at least one year at GS-14 level with supervisory

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-14 or equivalent.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal/state statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Experience in trial and pre-trial litigation techniques in unfair labor practices and federal court proceedings.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Legal analysis

Litigation experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or LL.B

Job description

This position is located in the Contempt, Compliance, and Special Litigation Branch of the Division of Legal Counsel. This Branch conducts civil contempt litigation in the U.S. Courts of Appeals to coerce compliance with judgments enforcing orders of the Board and assists Regions in compliance work. The Branch also defends the Agency when programs, statutes, or outside proceedings threaten the Agency's ability to carry out its mission.

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The Ideal Candidate for the Supervisory General Attorney (Labor) (Supervisory Litigation Attorney) position will have significant experience providing effective guidance assisting others with complex legal and factual issues. Excellent judgment, and highly skilled written and oral communications are desired, as well as excellent interpersonal abilities in interacting with colleagues, senior level management, and outside parties. Superior legal research and analytical skills are a must.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Education: 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 (LL. B or JD).

Bar Membership/Certification: Applicants must be an active member of the BAR in good standing of any state, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or any Territorial court under the U.S. Constitution. Your active BAR license must reference BAR number and indicate the status of good standing. An Agency's Internal or a Self-Certification Form is not acceptable for verification.

In addition to the BASIC REQUIREMENTS, applicants must also meet the following:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level, which has provided them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Supervisory General Attorney (Labor) (Supervisory Litigation Attorney) at the GS-15 grade level.

• Experience leading, managing, and developing others to improve team efficiency; and
• Experience providing authoritative guidance, interpretation, and recommendations based on general law and litigation proceedings of federal and state statutes, laws, and regulations to protect clients and navigate complex legal systems; and
• Experience in trial and pre-trial litigation techniques in unfair labor practice and federal court proceedings to maximize leverage during negotiations, accurately evaluate case value and effectively navigate complex administrative and judicial systems.

This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the position description or 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.

(NOTE: All agency employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Excepted). As an employee, you may determine your status by checking block 24 on your SF-50. The block must reflect "1" or "2". Also, block 34 must reflect "2".)