Attorney-Adviser (Labor) (Counsel to Board Member)
What you'd do
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.
Major duties
As a Attorney-Adviser (Labor) (Counsel to Board Member), GS-0905-14, your typical work assignments may include: Researching the most difficult issues arising under the National Labor Relations Act and/or administrative law. Preparing legal memoranda and drafting proposed decisions and orders in a wide range of cases, including those presenting difficult legal issues not easily resolved under existing precedent Analyzing applicable law and facts in order to develop sound rationales for the disposition of difficult and novel questions of law, policy, and procedures; and formulating recommendations for consideration by the Board Member and/or the full Board. Consulting with Board Members, Assistant Chief Counsels, Deputy Chief Counsels, Chief Counsels and other attorneys on other Board Members' in preparing decisions and revisions in official Board decisions and opinions. Orally presenting to Board Members the merits of cases that often involve difficult or novel issues of law and related policy rationales and outcomes. Performing other duties as assigned.
What you need to qualify
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 working knowledge in traditional labor law. The candidate has demonstrated an ability to provide expert legal analysis and advice in an efficient manner on complicated matters. The candidate has experience drafting complex decisions and has exemplary legal research and written and oral communications skills. The candidate demonstrates the ability to independently manage a high-volume workload while providing legal guidance to a wide range of stakeholders. 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-13 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-14 grade level. Specialized experience includes: Experience working with federal labor law (e.g., the National Labor Relations Act or Federal Labor Relations Act); Experience researching statutes, decisions, opinions, or legislative history to ensure the appropriate use of legal authorities; Experience drafting written legal analyses in cases involving novel or complex policies and/or issues for consideration; and Experience making oral presentations on case matters and/or participating in depositions and arguments of a case. 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.
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