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Summary
The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) is an independent administrative federal agency created by Title VII of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, 5 U.S.C. 7101-7135. The mission of the FLRA is to promote stable, constructive labor-management relations in the federal government by resolving and assisting in the prevention of labor-management disputes in a manner that gives full effect to the rights of employees, unions, and agencies.
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Overview
- Accepting applications
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Open & closing dates
03/04/2024 to 03/03/2025
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Salary
$0 - $0 without compensation
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Pay scale & grade
GS 00
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Locations
Many vacancies in the following locations:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Not required
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Internships
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Work schedule
Multiple Schedules
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Service
Competitive
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Promotion potential
00
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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
ST-12335565-24-APB
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Control number
779638800
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This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Second Year law students and Third year law students may apply to this position. These positions are open for Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Winter 2024, and Spring 2025, and to students who will maintain enrollment during their volunteer service. Verification of status as a student will be required before a tentative offer is extended. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. This announcement will remain open until March 3, 2025.
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Duties
As a Student Volunteer, your typical work assignments may include:
Conducting Legal Research;
Assisting with Conducting Unfair Labor Practice Investigations;
Assisting with Conducting Union Elections;
Interpreting Case Law;
Performing Case Evaluation;
Preparing and Presenting Reports of Findings;
Preparing Disposition Letters and Memorandums;
Presenting Oral and Written Reports of Cases;
Organizing, Analyzing, and Managing Case Files;
Providing General Administrative Support.
(1) Resolving complaints of unfair labor practices (ULPS);
(2) Determining the appropriateness of, and supervising and conducting elections to determine the labor-organization representation of, bargaining units (REP);
(3) Resolving exceptions to arbitrators' awards (ARB);
(4) Resolving legal issues relating to the duty to bargain (NEG); and (5) Resolving impasses in negotiations (Impasse).
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a citizen of the United States.
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Must be in good academic standing.
- Must be a student not less than half-time at an accredited law school.
- Must maintain status as a current student during your volunteer service.
- Must submit transcripts (official or unofficial).
- Must submit a complete application package with the required documents by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of this announcement to be considered.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements listed in the Conditions of Employment, Education: Student Volunteer Program Education Requirement, and submit all supporting documentation listed in the Required Documents by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
Student Volunteer Program Education Requirement
You must be a second year (2L) or third year (3L) law student currently enrolled (not less than half-time) in an accredited law school and academic program that leads to a professional law degree. This means students should have finished their first year of law school but cannot have graduated prior to the time period for which you wish to volunteer. Graduates are ineligible for the positions.
For a list of accredited schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website - click here.
Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
Additional information
**Unpaid Internship volunteers are not employees of the Federal Government and not eligible for Federal Employee Benefits. Therefore, their service time is not creditable for leave accrual or any other federal employee benefits. **
This will be an unpaid Internship. However, the FLRA will provide the documentation required by your law school to grant academic credit upon satisfactory completion of the internship. In addition, the internship could be eligible for a stipend or other funding from your school. You will need to check with your school to find out whether academic credit or funding will be available.
Equal Opportunity Employer - The FLRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, union affiliation or non-affiliation, marital status, non-disqualifying physical handicap, or any other non-merit reason.
Reasonable Accommodations - The 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. Decision on granting reasonable accommodation requests will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Selective Service System - Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify registration with the Selective Service System or certify being are exempt from registering with the Selective Service System.
Benefits
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the basic job requirements. Your application package (see "Required Documents") must specifically and clearly show your possession of the required qualifications.
An applicant list will be issued every two weeks until the position(s) are filled or the job closes.
You will be involved in a variety of assignments with attorneys in the FLRA. You will perform entry-level legal assignments in support of the mission of the agency. You will conduct legal research and analysis on questions relating to federal labor relations law and other federal laws; write memoranda, response letters or other legal documents; summarize cases and relevant information; assist staff attorneys with the preparation of briefings and hearings; and perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, such tasks as document review and responding to Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act requests.
AGENCY COMPONENTS
Authority: Chairman and Member Offices
https://www.flra.gov/components-offices/components/authority
Office of the General Counsel
https://www.flra.gov/components-offices/components/office-general-counsel-ogc
Office of the Solicitor
https://www.flra.gov/components-offices/offices/office-solicitor
Benefits
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.
Applications will be accepted from second year and third year law students currently enrolled at least half-time in an accredited law school and academic program that leads to a professional law degree.
The following documents must be included in your application package by the closing date of the announcement:
- A cover letter referencing this announcement number and explaining your interest in working for the FLRA, your relevant experience, whether you have any preferences for office assignment, and if you have a preference for a particular component. Although, we cannot guarantee that you will be placed in your preferred office, we will do our best to ensure that you receive a fulfilling experience at the FLRA;
- A resume with relevant experience;
- A writing sample; and
- An official or unofficial law school transcript, OR you may substitute the transcript with a list of law school courses. The list must have the name of courses, grades earned, grade point average, course completion dates, and quarter or semester hours earned. If you are selected for the internship and you submitted a course listing only, you may be asked to provide a transcript.
How to Apply
TO APPLY YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
- COVER LETTER
- RESUME
- TRANSCRIPT (OFFICIAL OR UNOFFICIAL)
- WRITING SAMPLE
Authority: Chairman and Member Offices
https://www.flra.gov/components-offices/components/authority
Office of the General Counsel
https://www.flra.gov/components-offices/components/office-general-counsel-ogc
Office of the Solicitor
https://www.flra.gov/components-offices/offices/office-solicitor
ASSESSMENT QUESTIONAIRE:
If this is your first time in USAJobs, you will be asked to answer questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment and create a resume on USAJobs. You will be able to update this information and save it to your account for future announcements.
Your complete online application and any required supplemental documentation must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of the announcement. It is your responsibility to ensure that all documents are received on time and that the materials are readable. Failure to do so will result in your application being excluded from consideration for this announcement. If you are experiencing any technical difficulty with the process, you MUST CONTACT THE POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE.
Agency contact information
FLRA Human Resources Division
- Address
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Office of the Solicitor
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 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
Applications will be accepted from second year and third year law students currently enrolled at least half-time in an accredited law school and academic program that leads to a professional law degree.
The following documents must be included in your application package by the closing date of the announcement:
- A cover letter referencing this announcement number and explaining your interest in working for the FLRA, your relevant experience, whether you have any preferences for office assignment, and if you have a preference for a particular component. Although, we cannot guarantee that you will be placed in your preferred office, we will do our best to ensure that you receive a fulfilling experience at the FLRA;
- A resume with relevant experience;
- A writing sample; and
- An official or unofficial law school transcript, OR you may substitute the transcript with a list of law school courses. The list must have the name of courses, grades earned, grade point average, course completion dates, and quarter or semester hours earned. If you are selected for the internship and you submitted a course listing only, you may be asked to provide a transcript.
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Authority: Chairman and Member Offices
https://www.flra.gov/components-offices/components/authority
Office of the General Counsel
https://www.flra.gov/components-offices/components/office-general-counsel-ogc
Office of the Solicitor
https://www.flra.gov/components-offices/offices/office-solicitor
ASSESSMENT QUESTIONAIRE:
If this is your first time in USAJobs, you will be asked to answer questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment and create a resume on USAJobs. You will be able to update this information and save it to your account for future announcements.
Your complete online application and any required supplemental documentation must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of the announcement. It is your responsibility to ensure that all documents are received on time and that the materials are readable. Failure to do so will result in your application being excluded from consideration for this announcement. If you are experiencing any technical difficulty with the process, you MUST CONTACT THE POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE.
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How to Apply
TO APPLY YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
- COVER LETTER
- RESUME
- TRANSCRIPT (OFFICIAL OR UNOFFICIAL)
- WRITING SAMPLE
Authority: Chairman and Member Offices
https://www.flra.gov/components-offices/components/authority
Office of the General Counsel
https://www.flra.gov/components-offices/components/office-general-counsel-ogc
Office of the Solicitor
https://www.flra.gov/components-offices/offices/office-solicitor
ASSESSMENT QUESTIONAIRE:
If this is your first time in USAJobs, you will be asked to answer questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment and create a resume on USAJobs. You will be able to update this information and save it to your account for future announcements.
Your complete online application and any required supplemental documentation must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of the announcement. It is your responsibility to ensure that all documents are received on time and that the materials are readable. Failure to do so will result in your application being excluded from consideration for this announcement. If you are experiencing any technical difficulty with the process, you MUST CONTACT THE POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE.
Agency contact information
FLRA Human Resources Division
- Address
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Office of the Solicitor
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 offering opportunities in its Washington, D.C. and Chicago locations, to energetic and highly motivated students, currently enrolled in an accredited law school, who want to gain professional legal experience and exposure to public service while enhancing their educational goals and shaping their career choices. This unpaid internship program will give candidates the opportunity to learn about labor and administrative law, litigation, alternate dispute resolution, and client counseling.
If you have a passion for labor, employment, and administrative law; if you aspire to bring your creative and analytical legal mind to the public service; if you want to intern with us during the Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Winter 2024, or Spring 2025, we look forward to hearing from you. We invite 2L or 3L students to apply.
We are looking for candidates for internships in several offices located at the FLRA's Washington, D.C. headquarters and the Chicago Regional Office. Applicants have an opportunity to learn the nuances and workings of a specific office within the FLRA during their internship.
Agency contact information
FLRA Human Resources Division
- Address
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Office of the Solicitor
1400 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20424
US