Job Description

This position is located in the Office of the General Counsel serving as primary legal counsel in complex adversarial proceedings. Requires extensive experience in federal employment litigation (EEOC, MSPB) and labor relations. Seeking a self-starter to manage caseload, mentor junior attorneys, and advise senior HR officials and leadership on sensitive employment matters.

To qualify for the GS-15, you should have four (4) or more years of post-J.D. legal experience, at least one (1) of which were specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-14 grade level or higher; and hold an active bar membership.
Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GS-14 or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and includes all of the following:

• Significant knowledge of federal employment Law, including federal employee relations (Title V) and EEO (Title VII).
• Significant knowledge of federal law and procedures.
• Ability to handle all aspects of representing an Agency in federal litigation (administrative and/or court proceedings), including experience serving as lead attorney (or equivalent) in administrative or judicial hearings.
• Significant experience with litigation, including handling witness preparation, depositions, and discovery; preparing affidavits; developing trial strategies; conducting direct and cross examination; and aspects of motion practice.
• Significant experience advising or representing an agency in collective bargaining and all matters related to federal labor relations.
• Proven ability to manage complex legal tasks, including litigation, independently or with minimal supervision.
• Ability to relate well to clients and work collaboratively in a fast paced legal environment. - A customer-service oriented approach to legal practice.
• Ability to think outside of the box on legal questions. Ability and willingness to lead legal tasks and take on new tasks and responsibilities -
• Experience with advising on FOIA matters, including those relating to litigation.
• Experience with federal ethics law and regulations.

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