This position is established as part of the National Labor Relations Board Honors program. The Honors program supports positions working in three different program areas. Program areas covered are: Board, General Counsel- Headquarters, and General Counsel-Field.
This position resides in a Field Office of the National Labor Relations Board. The Field Offices represent the actual operating arm of the Agency, the means through which both the Board and the General Counsel reach the public.
Summary
This position is established as part of the National Labor Relations Board Honors program. The Honors program supports positions working in three different program areas. Program areas covered are: Board, General Counsel- Headquarters, and General Counsel-Field.
This position resides in a Field Office of the National Labor Relations Board. The Field Offices represent the actual operating arm of the Agency, the means through which both the Board and the General Counsel reach the public.
As a Law Clerk (Trainee), GS-0904-12, typical work assignments in the Regions may include:
Assisting field examiners and field attorneys investigating unfair labor practice cases involving difficult legal issues or cases likely to result in the issuance of complaint;
Negotiating with the charged party/respondent to enter into an informal settlement agreement or a formal settlement agreement to close a case;
Preparing reports to recommend disposition by withdrawal or dismissal, approval of proposed settlement agreement, or issuance of complaint in cases where settlement could not be affected or issuance of Notice of Hearing; and
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employees duty location or work arrangement. PLEASE SEE 'ADDITIONAL INFORMATION' FOR FURTHER GUIDANCE.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
A two-year probationary period may be required.
Subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
This is a bargaining unit position.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Must be able to become 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 before the 14 month appointment expiration.
Salary range listed is base. Locality salary to be determined after selection.
Only one position per Regional Office is authorized with a total of 26 vacancies to be filled. Applicants may select up to five locations.
Submit complete application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
Qualifications
All qualifications and eligibility requirements specified in the announcement must be met.
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The Ideal Candidate for the GS-0904-12, Law Clerk (Trainee) General Counsel Field position will have a strong academic law school record and currently be serving in a judicial clerkship or law fellowship but who has taken but has industrial, labor law and/or labor relations or similar courses in employment are preferred. The candidate should have excellent oral and written communication
skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To be eligible for the GS-0904-12 Law Clerk (Trainee) position and grade, applicants must meet all of the following qualifications:
Must have successfully completed a full course of study in an accredited law school by the ABA and have their JD or LLB.
Must have graduated with a 3.2 (out of a 4.0) cumulative law school grade point average (GPA) or was in the top 25% of their law school graduating class, if law school assigned grades or class rank. (TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED.)
Must be currently serving in at least a 1-year (or longer) post-law school position as a judicial clerk, honors law clerk (trainee), law fellow, etc.
Must not be barred/licensed at the time of application.
OR
Must be currently in process of obtaining an advanced law degree (LLM or JSD) from a law school accredited by the ABA. (Transcriptsare required to be submitted.)
These qualifications must be fully supported and articulated in an applicant's resume to receive consideration.
Education
Applicants must have successfully completed a full course of study in an accredited law school by the ABA and have their JD or LLB and graduated with a 3.2 (out of a 4.0) cumulative law school grade point average (GPA) or was in the top 25% of their law school graduating class, if law school assigns grades or class rank.
OR
Applicants must be currently in process of obtaining an advanced law degree (LLM or JSD) from a law school accredited by the ABA.
Education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Applicants can verify accreditation here. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
You must meet all qualification requirements. (Required - if applicable) 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, please click here. 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 regarding Foreign Education, please click here.
Additional information
COVID-19 MANDATE: As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with the agency, if after November 22, 2021. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of the agency a legally required exception from this requirement.
The GC-Field program area of the HONORS PROGRAM is also accepting applications for a Law Clerk (Trainee) GS-0904-11 (Notice of Vacancy 11269425) and General Attorney (Labor) (Honors Attorney) GS-0905-12 (Notice of Vacancy 11269827). Additionally, the GC-Headquarters and the Board have postings for their respective program areas. We encourage those who are interested to review the applicable postings to determine qualifications and/or eligibilities. Please visit the NLRB's Honors Program webpage for additional information about the different program areas and Notices of Vacancy.
SALARY RANGE LISTED IS BASE. LOCALITY SALARY TO BE DETERMINED AFTER SELECTION. To determine the locality salary of a certain location, please click HERE.
SUPPLEMENTARY VACANCIES: Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: 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, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sex orientation), age, disability, genetic information, political affiliations, or any other non-merit factor. 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 websitehere.)
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION POLICY: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities as appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow instructions in the job announcement.
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 reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
WORK SCHEDULE: NLRB supports the use of flexible work schedules as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework.
ALTERNATE APPLICANT INFORMATION: If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation and compare this information to your response on the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. If minimum qualifications are met, we will evaluate your application package, to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your accomplishments, experience, and/or education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.
You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you, withdrawing an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
You will be further evaluated on the following Competencies required for the position:
Influencing/Negotiating, Oral Communication, Problem Solving, Research, and Written Communication
When the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documents will be conducted by Rating and Ranking Panel Members to determine qualified applications. Applicants deemed Best-Qualified may be referred to the Selecting Official. All applications will receive notification when a final selection has been made.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
In addition to your responses to the occupational questionnaire, you must submit the following additional documents specific for this vacancy:
Resume. Your resume must describe your job-related experiences and will be used to verify your qualifications. Therefore, it is important that the information be relevant, detailed where appropriate, and addresses the competencies for this position. Your resume must contain the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present) to include the hours worked per week (i.e. 40 hours full-time per week). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you will not receive consideration for this position.
Transcript of Positive Education. An unofficial copy of your transcript and/or letter from an education institute stating that you have meet all degree requirements; is sufficient with the application; however, if selected, an official college transcript will be required prior to entering on duty. The information presented in the transcript must be verifiable. At the minimum, the transcript and/or letter from the education institute should contain the name of the institution, applicant's name, list of completed courses, semester hours, and GPA/class rank - if law school assigns grades or class rank.
Legal Writing Sample. Legal Writing Sample of applicant's choice (preferably no more than five pages).
Personal Statement. Describewhy you would like to work for the NLRB (preferably no more than one page).
Other documents - if applicable. For more information, please click on the applicable link.
Veterans- DD-214 (Member Copy 4) Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty
Disabled Veterans - DD-214, SF-15, and proof of disability, Department of Veterans Affairs letter dated 1991 or later
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 11/12/2021 to be considered for this announcement.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes 1) Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, 2) Your resume and 3) Any other documents needed to verify your qualifications or eligibility (see Required Documents).
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 in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the SUBMIT MY ANSWERS button at the end of the process.
If you have never applied through USA Jobs for a position with the Federal Civil Service, you will need to create a USA Jobs account. To change or update your application, simply reapply through My USAJOBS, before the closing date. New or updated resumes are considered "incomplete" applications until the required virus scan is cleared. To check the status of your application, log into your USA Jobs Account, select Application Status and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
DIV OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
1015 Half St SE
Washington, DC 20570-0001
US
Next steps
Once a review of your resume and required documents have been completed, you will be notified of your application status.
Applicants will be initially reviewed for Minimum Qualifications determinations.
All qualified applicants will then be screened by Rating and Ranking Panel Members and placed into one of three categories: Best-Qualified, Well-Qualified, and Qualified. Applicants that meet the Best Qualified category may be referred to the Selecting Official for further consideration.
If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. Applicants will receive notification when a final selection has been made.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
In addition to your responses to the occupational questionnaire, you must submit the following additional documents specific for this vacancy:
Resume. Your resume must describe your job-related experiences and will be used to verify your qualifications. Therefore, it is important that the information be relevant, detailed where appropriate, and addresses the competencies for this position. Your resume must contain the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present) to include the hours worked per week (i.e. 40 hours full-time per week). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you will not receive consideration for this position.
Transcript of Positive Education. An unofficial copy of your transcript and/or letter from an education institute stating that you have meet all degree requirements; is sufficient with the application; however, if selected, an official college transcript will be required prior to entering on duty. The information presented in the transcript must be verifiable. At the minimum, the transcript and/or letter from the education institute should contain the name of the institution, applicant's name, list of completed courses, semester hours, and GPA/class rank - if law school assigns grades or class rank.
Legal Writing Sample. Legal Writing Sample of applicant's choice (preferably no more than five pages).
Personal Statement. Describewhy you would like to work for the NLRB (preferably no more than one page).
Other documents - if applicable. For more information, please click on the applicable link.
Veterans- DD-214 (Member Copy 4) Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty
Disabled Veterans - DD-214, SF-15, and proof of disability, Department of Veterans Affairs letter dated 1991 or later
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 11/12/2021 to be considered for this announcement.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes 1) Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, 2) Your resume and 3) Any other documents needed to verify your qualifications or eligibility (see Required Documents).
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 in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the SUBMIT MY ANSWERS button at the end of the process.
If you have never applied through USA Jobs for a position with the Federal Civil Service, you will need to create a USA Jobs account. To change or update your application, simply reapply through My USAJOBS, before the closing date. New or updated resumes are considered "incomplete" applications until the required virus scan is cleared. To check the status of your application, log into your USA Jobs Account, select Application Status and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
DIV OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
1015 Half St SE
Washington, DC 20570-0001
US
Next steps
Once a review of your resume and required documents have been completed, you will be notified of your application status.
Applicants will be initially reviewed for Minimum Qualifications determinations.
All qualified applicants will then be screened by Rating and Ranking Panel Members and placed into one of three categories: Best-Qualified, Well-Qualified, and Qualified. Applicants that meet the Best Qualified category may be referred to the Selecting Official for further consideration.
If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. Applicants will receive notification when a final selection has been made.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
