USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Attorney Advisor (ELR)
Falls Church, Virginia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$121K/yr - $185K/yr
3+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking an Attorney Advisor (ELR) to work in the Office of the General Counsel, Executive Office for Immigration Review, U.S. Department of Justice. The role involves providing legal advice and representation on various employment laws and regulations, including labor relations and equal employment opportunity.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Represents EOIR as a trial attorney in complex and sensitive cases concerning all facets of federal labor and employment laws before Administrative Judges of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), and federal courts
Provides advice on sensitive and intricate legal issues that often present novel issues and complex factual scenarios in an area with evolving case law and the absence of clearly applicable precedents
Establishes case strategy and tactics from the initial complaint or charge through the conclusion of the administrative hearing and appeals processes
Develops guidance and advice on the interpretation and application of employment law decisions for consistent application and implementation throughout EOIR
Provides and prepares oral and written advice and technical legal guidance to management officials, including opinions on extremely complex legal issues or factual questions, often involving conflicting interests
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen or National
You must complete a background investigation, credit check, and drug test
Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable
A two year trial period will be required
You must file a Financial Disclosure
Salary payments must be by direct deposit to a financial institution
Applicants must possess a LL.B. or a J.D. degree
Applicants must be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) in good standing, duly licensed and authorized to practice law as an attorney under the laws of any U.S. state, territory of the U.S., or the District of Columbia
For GS-13: Applicants must have two (2) full years (24 months) of post J.D. or LL.B professional legal experience
For GS-14: Applicants must have three (3) full years (36 months) of post J.D. or LL.B professional legal experience
Significant knowledge of federal employment law, including federal employee relations (Title V) and EEO (Title VII)
Significant knowledge of federal labor law and procedures
Ability to handle all aspects of representing an Agency in federal litigation (administrative and/or court proceedings), including experience serving as lead attorney (or equivalent) in administrative or judicial hearings
Significant experience with litigation, including handling witness preparation, depositions, and discovery; preparing affidavits; developing trial strategies; conducting direct and cross examination; and aspects of motion practice
Experience advising or representing an agency in collective bargaining and all matters related to federal labor relations
Advising management officials on legal issues surrounding employee performance and conduct
Proven ability to manage complex legal tasks, including litigation, independently or with minimal supervision
Ability to relate well to clients and work collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment
A customer-service oriented approach to legal practice
Ability to think outside of the box on legal questions
Ability and willingness to lead legal tasks and take on new tasks and responsibilities
In addition to the above-stated qualifications, applicants must submit a writing sample that demonstrates their ability to author legal documents to be considered for this position
Preferred
Experience delivering training sessions to management officials on principles of employment and labor law
Experience advising Senior Agency Officials on litigation risk and settlement options
Experience mentoring/training junior attorneys and other professional staff
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Company
USAJOBS
USAJOBS enables federal job seekers to access job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations.
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