Attorney-Adviser (Labor) (Counsel to Board Member)

Summary 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. Duties As an Attorney-Adviser (Labor) (Counsel to Board Member), GS-0905-12, your typical work assignments may include: Conducting legal research under the National Labor Relations Act for cases in order to formulate recommendations for Board Members. Orally presenting cases to the Board Members and discussing the merits and dispositions of the cases. Drafting the Board memoranda, Board decisions, and Board Member opinions. With supervisor, conferring with and advising the Deputy Chief Counsel, Chief Counsel and, upon request, their Board Member on cases assigned to him/her which involve new policies and establish new precedents. Performing other duties as assigned. Qualifications 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 expertise and knowledge in traditional labor law. The candidate should have experience providing legal analysis and advice, as well as drafting decisions for approval by superiors. Exemplary legal research and outstanding written and oral communications skills are vital. 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-11 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-12 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. Education This position has a basic education requirement listed under the Qualifications section of this announcement. You must meet all qualification requirements. All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see www.ed.gov. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. Special Instructions for Foreign Education If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in accredited U.S. education programs; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education.