Attorney-Adviser (Labor) (Counsel to Board Member)

This position serves as an Attorney-Adviser 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 Attorney-Adviser (Labor) (Counsel to Board Member), GS-0905-14, your typical work assignments may include: Researching the most difficult issues arising under the National Labor Relations Act and/or administrative law. Preparing legal memoranda and drafting proposed decisions and orders in a wide range of cases, including those presenting difficult legal issues not easily resolved under existing precedent Analyzing applicable law and facts in order to develop sound rationales for the disposition of difficult and novel questions of law, policy, and procedures; and formulating recommendations for consideration by the Board Member and/or the full Board. Consulting with Board Members, Assistant Chief Counsels, Deputy Chief Counsels, Chief Counsels and other attorneys on other Board Members' in preparing decisions and revisions in official Board decisions and opinions. Orally presenting to Board Members the merits of cases that often involve difficult or novel issues of law and related policy rationales and outcomes. 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 criteria, 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.