Closing Date: 16th November, 2024

Description:

Summary:
Employment Law Unit (ELU) attorneys apply their expertise in employment law, legal skills, litigation experience and education to provide direct representation of the A Government Entity in personnel-related administrative hearings. In addition, they coordinate the A Government Entity's representation in civil suits arising from personnel-related matters.

Duties:

Defend the A Government Entity throughout all phases of employment litigation, including class actions, pending nationwide before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Merit System Protection Board ("MSPB") and in ensuing appeals.
Defend the A Government Entity in whistleblower retaliation cases.
Assist in representing the A Government Entity in personnel-related litigation in the federal courts of the United States.
Provide legal advice and guidance to the highest levels of A Government Entity management on all aspects of personnel-related issues.

Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:

Must be a U.S. citizen
Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret clearance
Selectee may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually.
Travel is required

Basic Requirement: All applicants must possess a law degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be an active member of the bar (any US jurisdiction).

Please be advised that candidates that are selected for this position must be approved by the Department of Justice.

Qualifications:
Candidates for this position should possess at least five years of substantive experience in employment litigation. Experience defending administrative agencies in federal sector employment cases, including experience practicing before the MSPB, is beneficial but not required.

Education:
Positive Education Requirement: This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic requirement by submitting both proof of JD degree and proof of good standing with a bar within US jurisdiction. Please see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement for additional information.

Education: Applicant must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have an LL.M. degree or other graduate law school degree in addition to J.D.) and be an active member of a bar (any US jurisdiction).