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USAJOBS · 16 hours ago

ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (LABOR) - ACCELERATED HIRING AUTHORITY

Hill AFB, Utah, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$90K/yr - $138K/yr

2+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking an Attorney-Advisor (Labor) to support the 75 ABW Staff Judge Advocate by providing legal advice in the area of Federal employment and labor law. The role involves representation in administrative proceedings, serving as a legal advisor, and engaging in settlement negotiations.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Represent the Air Force in third-party administrative proceedings concerning employment-related disputes involving commands and organizations at Hill AFB

Representation includes the full range of litigation activity to include, but not limited to, case preparation, questioning and cross-examining witnesses, making decisions concerning positions to assert, filing pre- and post-hearing briefs and motions, responding to and making discovery requests, advocating at hearing; and utilizing mediation and settlement strategies

Serve as legal advisor on employment and labor matters

Engage in settlement negotiations as appropriate with opposing parties

Provide assistance and guidance to eligible legal assistance clients regarding personal civil matters pursuant to applicable legal assistance regulations and laws, in the areas of, for example, wills and estates, powers of attorney, divorce and other family matters, consumer affairs, landlord-tenant law, real property, taxes, and other general legal matters

Qualification

Labor LawFederal Employment LawLegal RepresentationActive Bar MembershipLegal ResearchLegal WritingTeam CoordinationCommunication SkillsNegotiation Skills

Required

Must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association

U.S. Citizenship is required

Males must be registered for Selective Service

Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position

This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection

Employee may be required to travel for temporary duty (TDY) away from home station

Employee may be required to work overtime

Employee must maintain current certifications

Attorney appointments are subject to serve a one-year probationary period

Candidates are not required to have active duty service or veterans' preference to be referred and considered

Employee must sign a mobility agreement

Employee must adhere to the Air Force Rules of Professional Conduct

You 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 (LLB or JD)

At the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of 'active' status with a bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia

Two years of professional legal experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level or National Security Personnel System YA2 level; or The second professional law degree (LL.M.), plus one year of professional legal experience at the GS-11 level or National Security Personnel System YA2 level

Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, precedents, and procedures concerning government-related litigation and federal employment and labor issues, civil law, and various legal assistance topics

Ability to effectively interpret and apply law and recommend changes in legislation, policy, or regulations

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to direct, coordinate, and review the concerted efforts of teams of specialists

Ability to recognize and appropriately handle issues of precedent-setting nature, delicacy, or importance to agency goals, national and international importance, or high public interest