Law Clerk (Trainee) (Board Law Clerk)

This position serves as a Law Clerk (Labor) (Board Law Clerk) to a Member of the National Labor Relations Board. The Board is responsible for the adjudication of unfair labor practice cases and representation cases arising under the provisions of the National Labor Relations Act of 1935, as amended.

As a Law Clerk (Trainee) (Board Law Clerk), GS-0904-11, typical work assignments in a Board Member's Office may include: Analyzing and recommending the disposition of cases pending on appeal before the Board based on exceptions filed with respect to decisions issued by Administrative Law Judges, Regional Directors, and Hearing Officers. Drafting Board decisions and Board Member opinions. Assisting Board Members in developing Board policies, regulations, and procedures. Researching statutes, decisions, opinions, legislative history and other legal authorities on the points of law involved and applying the research to the case at hand. Performing other duties as assigned.

This position has a basic education requirement listed under the Qualifications section of this announcement. You must meet all qualification requirements. All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criterion, see www.ed.gov. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. Special Instructions for Foreign Education If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in accredited U.S. education programs; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education.