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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

GENERAL ATTORNEY (EMPLOYMENT LAW)

USAJOBS is seeking a General Attorney in the Office of Principal Legal Advisor. This role involves providing legal advice and support on federal employment law matters, including disciplinary actions and EEO issues, while serving as agency counsel in various legal proceedings.

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Responsibilities

The selectee will provide legal advice and support to ICE activities and programs in the area of Federal sector employment law
The selectee's responsibilities in the position will consist primarily of providing legal advice, training, and support to ICE activities and programs on federal employment law practice, including adverse actions, disciplinary matters, performance issues, prohibited personnel practices, reasonable accommodation, EEO and other issues related to federal employment law practice; and serving as agency counsel in proceedings before administrative and judicial forums, including arbitration, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board, the Office of Special Counsel, and the U.S. Federal Courts

Qualification

Juris Doctor (J.D.)Legal researchLegal writingLabor law experienceBar membershipProfessionalismJudgmentPerseveranceDecisivenessAdvocacy skillsWritten advocacyOral advocacyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsTeamworkIntegrityReliabilityInitiative

Required

Applicants must be graduates of an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) or LLM degree
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position
You must successfully pass a background investigation and drug screen for federal employment
Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service
Applicants must possess superior legal research and writing skills
Demonstrated experience advising agency operational components effectively
A proven track record of managing complex legal matters
Strong advocacy skills
Applicants must also possess the following characteristics and competencies: integrity, judgment, organizational skills, communication skills, reliability, perseverance, decisiveness, initiative, professionalism, the ability to function independently and as part of a team, interpersonal relationship skills, and outstanding written and oral advocacy skills
You must be an active member in good standing of the bar of a U.S. state, a territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia

Preferred

Prior experience in labor or employment law, including practice before the administrative and judicial forms listed above

Benefits

$50,000 in signing and retention bonuses
Student loan repayment incentive
Comprehensive benefits package

Company

USAJOBS

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USAJOBS enables federal job seekers to access job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations.

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