General Attorney (Labor) (Special Counsel)

As a General Attorney (Labor) (Special Counsel), GS-0905-15, your typical work assignments may include: Conducting legal research on variety of complex and sensitive labor, employment, and employee relations matters and must have familiarity with, and be able to research and apply to Federal sector cases, various other relevant employment statutes. Appearing on behalf of Agency management in settlement negotiations and in grievance arbitration hearings and Merit Systems Protection Board proceedings. Serving as an expert on interpretation and application of case law, rules, and regulations of the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

Collaborating with managers in resolving and finding solutions to any legal, technical, or contractual problems arising in the area of labor relations. Drafting responses to grievances, particularly at the Step Three level and provide advice to managers on handling grievances at earlier steps of the relevant grievance procedure.

Applicants must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LL. B or J.D.). All education claimed by applicants will be verified.

NOTE: Current NLRB Attorneys may not be required to submit a copy of their transcripts. However, NLRB employees within 3 years from receiving their juris doctorate degree, must provide a transcript with their application package. 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 regarding Foreign Education, please click here.

NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.

Once the application process is complete, your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application, and your responses to all assessments required for this position.

You will be assessed on the following competencies: Attention to Detail Influencing/Negotiating Legal, Government and Jurisprudence Problem Solving Written Communication Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials may result in your removal from consideration. Optional Four Essay Questions At the time of application, applicants will be provided with four short, free-response essay questions designed to ascertain their dedication to public service for the hiring manager and agency leadership (or designee) to review. Responses are not required and will not be scored.

If applicants choose to provide a response to the essay questions, they will be required to certify that they are using their own words and did not use a consultant or AI (such as a large language model [LLM]). The responses to each question cannot exceed 200 words per question. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.

For evaluating the quality of applicants for referral to the selecting official, a four-phased process will be used. Phase 1: Applicants' resume and supporting documents will be reviewed by Human Resources (HR) to determine whether they meet the basic qualification requirements. Phase 2: Applicants who are minimally qualified may be advanced to a Structured Resume Review assessment conducted by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) panel.

SMEs may review applicants' resumes to evaluate technical qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. Phase 3: Applicants who successfully pass the Structured Resume Review assessment may be advanced to a Structured Interview conducted by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) panel. SMEs may assess applicants' ability to demonstrate the required competencies for the position.

Phase 4: A final score, which may combine the results from one or more assessments, may be used to identify the top-rated applicants. Applicants meeting the established cut-off score may be referred to the selecting official for consideration and may be required to participate in one or more additional interviews as part of the hiring process. To preview the assessment questionnaire, please click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12965623

SUPPLEMENTARY VACANCIES Supplementary vacancies may be filled

in addition to the number stated in this announcement. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION The National Labor Relations Board is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition.

Applicants with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Agency's Selective Placement Coordinator by email here. NLRB offers a wide array of reasonable accommodations and programs for individuals with disabilities. (Note: For additional information for job seekers with disabilities, please click on the following website here.) PLACEMENT POLICY The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by Promotion or Reassignment.

Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. ALTERNATE APPLICATION INFORMATION Applicants may contact the Office of Human Resources. The National Labor Relations Board offers career opportunities that feature competitive starting salaries and the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle.

You will enjoy a range of comprehensive and competitive employment benefits that include Work/Life Balance Programs (Alternative Work Schedules, Employee Assistance Program, and the Childcare Subsidy Program), the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, and the Transit Benefit Program.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes: Resume; and Any other documents needed to verify your qualifications or eligibility (see the Required Documents section). Please follow the instructions listed below for submitting your complete application package. Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all instructions before you begin. To begin the process, click the APPLY ONLINE button at the right side of this screen to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account.

Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the SUBMIT MY ANSWERS button at the end of the process. If you have never applied through USAJOBS for a position with the Federal Civil Service, you will need to create a USAJOBS account. To change or update your application, simply reapply through USAJOBS, before the closing date. New or updated resumes are considered "incomplete" applications until the required virus scan is cleared.

Please submit the supporting documents outlined below for your claimed eligibility status. Resume In compliance with Executive Order 14170, Reforming the Federal Hiring Process and Restoring Merit to Government Service resumes must not be longer than two pages in length. The resume must address minimum qualifications and other requirements listed in the job announcement.

Resumes must include all of the following information outlined below: Contact Information Name and how best to contact you, including email address and phone number. Relevant Work Experience Job Title and Employer (including series and grade for any Federal positions) Start and end dates with month/year (e.g., 05/2019 -08/2022 or present) The number of hours you worked per week Ensure work experience descriptions are aligned with the job announcement and address all required qualifications. Brief descriptions should demonstrate your ability to perform the tasks at the required level as stated in the job announcement.

Resumes must be formatted as outlined above. If the two-page resume criteria and/or the resume formatting requirement is not met candidates will be rated as ineligible and will not be referred for hiring consideration. Most Recent Performance Appraisal If performance appraisal is not dated with the last 18 months, or if you are unable to provide a performance appraisal, an explanation of why must be provided.

Please include a document in your application package explaining why the performance appraisal is not available. Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) You must submit a copy of your non-award SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, verifying your highest rate of pay and documenting your status in the Excepted service (Tenure 1 or 2) for which you are claiming eligibility. As an employee in the Excepted Service, you may determine your status by checking block 24 on your SF-50.

The block must reflect "1" or "2". Also, block 34 must reflect "2".

NOTE: Performance Awards, Realignment/Reassignment, Name Change and Detail SF-50s will not be accepted as proof of grade and tenure. Proof of Bar Certification A copy of your BAR License that certifies you are an active member of the BAR in good standing of any state, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or any Territorial Court under the U.S. Constitution.

Your active BAR license must reference BAR number and indicate the status of good standing. Self-Certification Forms are not acceptable for verification. Transcripts An unofficial copy of your transcripts is sufficient for this application package.

The unofficial transcripts must be verifiable; contain the name of the institution, applicant's name, list of completed courses (with grades), semester hours, and GPA. If the position has a positive education requirement (i.e. LL.

B or JD), as indicated under the "Education" section, the unofficial transcripts must show the type of degree and degree date received (conferred). Current NLRB Attorneys may not be required to submit a copy of their transcripts. However, NLRB employees within 3 years from receiving their Juris Doctorate degree, must provide a transcript with their application package.

If selected, an official copy of the transcripts may be and must be received before employment. Legal Writing Sample Applicants are required to submit a legal document of their choice (not edited by anyone other than the applicant and preferably no more than five pages). Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position.

Please review your application prior to final submission and ensure you have submitted all appropriate documents. Uploading documents to USAJOBS does NOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system.

You must verify that the documents are in the system with your application prior to final submission. All materials must be received by 06/02/2026 to be considered for this announcement.