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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · 14 hours ago

Attorney

positionBrooklyn, NY
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$105K/yr - $163K/yr

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Attorney to provide litigation advocacy, advisory, consultation, and negotiation services primarily within the VA Office of General Counsel. The role focuses on defensive employment and labor litigation, as well as advising on healthcare matters and compliance with laws and regulations.

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Hiring Manager
Trevor Falnes
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Responsibilities

Representing and advising the Department of Veterans Affairs on personnel issues and litigation before agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), and the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA)
Handling arbitrations under collective bargaining agreements, disciplinary appeals conducted under 38 U.S.C. §§ 7461-7464, and VA grievance procedures
Representing VA at psychiatric commitment hearings
Providing legal advice to VA officials regarding matters impacting VA operations and mission

Qualification

Litigation advocacyLegal consultationEmployment lawBar membershipLegal complianceHealthcare lawNegotiation skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Graduates of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
Hold active membership in good standing with the New York, Massachusetts, or D.C. Bar
U.S. citizenship

Preferred

Prior relevant legal experience
Active practice

Benefits

Collaborative team environment
Excellent work hours
Competitive benefits

Company

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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Welcome to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Official LinkedIn page.
dateFounded in 1989
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Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.va.gov

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Charles Worthington
Chief Technology Officer
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Helga Rippen
Chief Interoperability and Veteran Access Officer
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