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Summary
The Office of General Counsel is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated individual to work in the fast-paced environment of its Regional Offices. The law clerk would have frequent interaction with the public and would be responsible for the investigation of unfair labor practice charges, the filing and prosecution of unfair labor practice complaints, negotiating settlements, conducting elections, determining representation matters, and providing training and ADR.
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
02/20/2020 to 03/13/2020
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Salary
$70,987 - $92,281 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 11
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-Time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
14
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Announcement number
DE-10729483-20-PM
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Control number
560311300
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Duties
The major duties of an Law Clerk in a Regional Office include investigating unfair labor practice charges; analyzing for completeness and evidentiary value information obtained from parties and making recommendations as to whether issuance of a complaint is warranted; conducting legal research relating to the interpretation and application of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute (5 U.S.C. § 7101 et seq.) and other laws, rules and regulations; negotiating settlements; preparing and litigating unfair labor practice complaints before Administrative Law Judges; conducting representation elections and hearings; preparing draft Decisions and Orders on representation cases; and providing training and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a citizen of the United States.
- Must be able to pass and maintain a background investigation.
- New Law Clerks to the Federal government will be required to serve a trial period of 2 years.
- Must possess the 1st professional law degree from an accredited law school.
- Must complete Bar Exam within 14 months of employment.
Qualifications
Background Investigation - Must pass fingerprint and criminal background investigations.
Selective Service System - Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify registration with the Selective Service System or certify being exempt from registering with the Selective Service System.
Applicants with Disabilities - To be eligible for employment through the Schedule A non-competitive process, you must submit documentation of your disability. This documentation may be obtained from your licensed medical professional, licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or any federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of the Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues disability benefits.
Notice of Veterans' Preference - There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the FLRA considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documents (e.g. DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active duty) to their submissions. Although the point preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim a 10-point preference must submit a Standard Form (SF-15), Application for 10-point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claims. The SF-15, which lists the type of 10-point preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management website at:http://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/.
All materials must be received by the closing date of this announcement to be considered.
Selective Service System - Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify registration with the Selective Service System or certify being exempt from registering with the Selective Service System.
Applicants with Disabilities - To be eligible for employment through the Schedule A non-competitive process, you must submit documentation of your disability. This documentation may be obtained from your licensed medical professional, licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or any federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of the Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues disability benefits.
Notice of Veterans' Preference - There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the FLRA considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documents (e.g. DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active duty) to their submissions. Although the point preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim a 10-point preference must submit a Standard Form (SF-15), Application for 10-point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claims. The SF-15, which lists the type of 10-point preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management website at:http://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/.
All materials must be received by the closing date of this announcement to be considered.
Education
Professional legal education beyond the first professional law degree may be substituted for professional legal experience as follows:
- The second professional law degree (LL.M.) which requires one full year of graduate study may be substituted for one year of professional legal experience.
- The third professional law degree (S.J.D.) may be substituted for one additional year of professional legal experience.
Additional information
- Equal Opportunity Employer - FLRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, union affiliation or non-affiliation, marital status, or any other non-merit reason.
- Hatch Act - The Hatch Reform Amendments of 1993 (Public Law 103-94) prohibit individuals from requesting, making, transmitting, accepting, or considering political recommendations (as defined in 5 U.S.C. § 2202) in effecting personnel actions.
- Reasonable Accommodation - FLRA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the FLRA's Human Resources Division. Decisions on reasonable accommodation requests will be made on a case-by-case basis.
- Transportation and Relocation Expenses Are Not Authorized - FLRA will not pay any travel, transportation, or relocation expenses. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty are the responsibility of the selected candidate.
- Promotion Potential: The candidate selected for this position will have a promotion opportunity to the next full performance level without further competition when the incumbent is eligible and recommended by management for promotion. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The information contained in your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet basic qualification requirements, and possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are essential for successful job performance. If you meet the minimum qualifications required by the position, your entire application package will be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). Listed below are the competencies.
- Labor Law: Knowledge of federal labor and employment laws, regulations, guidelines, and legal precedents related to unfair labor practices and representation matters.
- Research: Able to conduct legal research in order to identify, organize and apply information that will help support legal arguments.
- Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
- Writing: Able to produce written work that is grammatically correct, concise, well organized, and persuasive.
Qualifications for Law Clerk (Labor), GS-0904-11:
- Applicant must possess the first professional law degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school and must complete Bar Exam within 14 months of employment.
- Have completed a year of acceptable performance in the same or closely related work at the GS-9 level.
- Academic standing in the upper third of the law school graduating class;
- Work or achievement of significance on law school's official law review;
- Special high-level honors for academic excellence in law school, such as election to the Order of the Coif;
- Winning of a moot court competition or membership on the moot court team that represents the law school in competition with other law schools;
- Full-time or continuous participation in a legal aid program, as opposed to one-time, intermittent, or casual participation;
- Significant law-office-clerk experience in labor relations or a related field; or
- Other equivalent evidence of clearly superior achievement.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
All application packages must include:
Resume: A resume that includes announcement number, education and training. Work experience should include: job title, duties, employer's name, employer's telephone number, employer's address, starting and ending dates (MM/YY), hours worked per week, and indicate whether or not we may contact your current supervisor. This documentation must be submitted with your application package.
Transcript: You must submit a copy of your transcript and grade-point average or class ranking, to prove that you possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an American Bar (ABA) - accredited law school if you graduated within the past five years. If you have five years or more practicing law, your transcript is not required.
Writing Sample: A writing sample must be submitted as part of your application package. It should not exceed ten (10) double-spaced pages. This documentation must be submitted with your application package.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
You must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
- You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
- You will be required to answer the questionnaire attached. https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10729483
- You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
- To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
Agency contact information
FLRA Human Resources Division
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Federal Labor Relations Authority
1400 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20424
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Next steps
If you meet the qualification requirements included in the announcement, your application will be rated based on your supporting documents. If your final rating places you among the top candidates, your application will be referred to the selecting official for further review.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
All application packages must include:
Resume: A resume that includes announcement number, education and training. Work experience should include: job title, duties, employer's name, employer's telephone number, employer's address, starting and ending dates (MM/YY), hours worked per week, and indicate whether or not we may contact your current supervisor. This documentation must be submitted with your application package.
Transcript: You must submit a copy of your transcript and grade-point average or class ranking, to prove that you possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an American Bar (ABA) - accredited law school if you graduated within the past five years. If you have five years or more practicing law, your transcript is not required.
Writing Sample: A writing sample must be submitted as part of your application package. It should not exceed ten (10) double-spaced pages. This documentation must be submitted with your application package.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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How to Apply
You must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
- You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
- You will be required to answer the questionnaire attached. https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10729483
- You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
- To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
Agency contact information
FLRA Human Resources Division
- Address
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Federal Labor Relations Authority
1400 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20424
US
Next steps
If you meet the qualification requirements included in the announcement, your application will be rated based on your supporting documents. If your final rating places you among the top candidates, your application will be referred to the selecting official for further review.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Federal Labor Relations Authority
The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) is an independent administrative Federal agency created by Title VII of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 (also known as the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute) (the Statute), 5 U.S.C.§§ 7101-7135. The mission of the FLRA is to protect rights and facilitate stable relationships among federal agencies, labor organizations, and employees while advancing an effective and efficient government through the administration of the Statute. In striving to fulfill its mission, the FLRA executes the following five primary statutory responsibilities, as set forth in the Statute:
1. Resolving complaints of unfair labor practices (ULP);
2. Determining the appropriateness of units for labor organization representation (REP);
3. Adjudicating exceptions to arbitrators' awards (ARB);
4. Adjudicating legal issues relating to the duty to bargain (NEG); and
5. Resolving impasses during negotiations (Impasse).
Agency contact information
FLRA Human Resources Division
- Address
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Federal Labor Relations Authority
1400 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20424
US