General Attorney (Labor) (Attorney)

This position is located in the Division of Advice, which includes the Regional Advice and Injunction Litigation Branches. The Regional Advice Branch provides legal guidance to Regional Offices on complex or novel unfair labor practice cases, cases involving new policy creation, or other cases requiring General Counsel attention. The Injunction Litigation Branch oversees initiating and litigating temporary injunction proceedings under Sections 10(j) and 10(l) of the NLRA. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Ideal Candidate Statement The Ideal Candidate for this position is preferred to have knowledge of traditional labor law (the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)), demonstrated ability to provide sound legal analysis and advice in an efficient manner on complicated matters, experience drafting legal documents for approval by superiors and has excellent legal research and writing skills. Outstanding oral communications skills and attention to detail are also preferred. Basic Requirements 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 a General Attorney (Labor) (Attorney) GS-12 grade level. Specialized experience includes: Experience conducting legal research such as reviewing case files, records, and witness testimony to assist in case preparation; and Experience making recommendations based on labor law decisions, regulations, and ordinances to determine the effects and probable outcome of assigned cases; and Experience producing written work products, such as draft legal memoranda and briefs to guide legal strategy or prepare court submissions. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr US National Labor Relations Board