Description:
The primary purpose of this position, ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (LABOR) NH-0905-03, is to support the 75 ABW Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) by providing legal advice in the area of Federal employment and labor law to include employee discipline, grievances, workers' compensation issues, collective bargaining agreement interpretation, and other related matters, to the Civilian Personnel Office and management officials.Requirements:
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:- You 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 (LLB or JD).
- In addition, at the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status with a bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status.
- Two years of professional legal experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level or National Security Personnel System YA2 level; or The second professional law degree (LL.M.), plus one year of professional legal experience at the GS-11 level or National Security Personnel
System YA2 level.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, precedents, and procedures concerning government-related litigation and federal employment and labor issues, civil law, and various legal assistance topics.
2. Ability to effectively interpret and apply law and recommend changes in legislation, policy, or regulations.
3. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
4. Ability to direct, coordinate, and review the concerted efforts of teams of specialists.
5. Ability to recognize and appropriately handle issues of precedent-setting nature, delicacy, or importance to agency goals, national and international importance, or high public interest.
At the time of application, you must provide proof, dated within four months of application, of "active" status and in good standing with a bar of the highest court of a State, US commonwealth, US territory, or the District of Columbia. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that you are in "active" status and dated within four months of application. A copy of the bar card is not sufficient proof.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Jan 16, 2026;
from:
usajobs.gov