This position is located in the Appellate and Supreme Court Litigation Branch of the Division of Enforcement Litigation. The Branch conducts the litigation in the U.S. Court of Appeals involving the enforcement or review of Board Orders. The incumbent serves as a General Attorney (Labor) working under the supervision of the Branch Chief or a Supervisory Attorney, preparing assigned cases involving enforcement litigation in the U.S. Court of Appeals, and litigation in the U.S.
Supreme Court.
As a General Attorney (Labor) (Appellate Litigation Attorney), GS-0905-14, your typical work assignments may include: Analyzing the entire record including the proceedings, exhibits, the Administrative Law Judge's decision, and the Board's decision and order. Conducting extensive legal research and investigating the facts as well as the laws, regulations and legal precedents.
Preparing briefs containing a concise statement of the facts of the case and the presentation of the legal argument, including requisite citation of authority, in the manner deemed most likely to persuade the Court to sustain the Board's position. Representing the Board and presenting oral arguments in the Court of Appeals in assigned cases.
Analyzing applicable law and facts in order to develop sound rationales for the disposition of the most difficult and novel questions of law, policy, and procedures that arise in the enforcement of the Act. Independently analyzing cases to determine if opposing briefs need to be filed or if a rehearing by the Supreme Court is needed.
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.
This position is with National Labor Relations Board, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $107446 – $139684/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-11.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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