The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) is an independent administrative federal agency created by Title VII of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, 5 U.S.C. 7101-7135. The mission of the FLRA is to promote stable, constructive labor-management relations in the federal government by resolving and assisting in the prevention of labor-management disputes in a manner that gives full effect to the rights of employees, unions, and agencies.
The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) is an independent administrative federal agency created by Title VII of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, 5 U.S.C. 7101-7135. The mission of the FLRA is to promote stable, constructive labor-management relations in the federal government by resolving and assisting in the prevention of labor-management disputes in a manner that gives full effect to the rights of employees, unions, and agencies.
Second Year law students and Third year law students may apply to this position. These positions are open for Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Winter 2024, and Spring 2025, and to students who will maintain enrollment during their volunteer service. Verification of status as a student will be required before a tentative offer is extended. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. This announcement will remain open until March 3, 2025.
As a Student Volunteer, your typical work assignments may include:
Conducting Legal Research;
Assisting with Conducting Unfair Labor Practice Investigations;
Assisting with Conducting Union Elections;
Interpreting Case Law;
Performing Case Evaluation;
Preparing and Presenting Reports of Findings;
Preparing Disposition Letters and Memorandums;
Presenting Oral and Written Reports of Cases;
Organizing, Analyzing, and Managing Case Files;
Providing General Administrative Support.
(1) Resolving complaints of unfair labor practices (ULPS);
(2) Determining the appropriateness of, and supervising and conducting elections to determine the labor-organization representation of, bargaining units (REP);
(3) Resolving exceptions to arbitrators' awards (ARB);
(4) Resolving legal issues relating to the duty to bargain (NEG); and (5) Resolving impasses in negotiations (Impasse).
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements listed in the Conditions of Employment, Education: Student Volunteer Program Education Requirement, and submit all supporting documentation listed in the Required Documents by the closing date of this announcement.
Student Volunteer Program Education Requirement
You must be a second year (2L) or third year (3L) law student currently enrolled (not less than half-time) in an accredited law school and academic program that leads to a professional law degree. This means students should have finished their first year of law school but cannot have graduated prior to the time period for which you wish to volunteer. Graduates are ineligible for the positions.
For a list of accredited schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website - click here.
Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the basic job requirements. Your application package (see "Required Documents") must specifically and clearly show your possession of the required qualifications.
An applicant list will be issued every two weeks until the position(s) are filled or the job closes.
You will be involved in a variety of assignments with attorneys in the FLRA. You will perform entry-level legal assignments in support of the mission of the agency. You will conduct legal research and analysis on questions relating to federal labor relations law and other federal laws; write memoranda, response letters or other legal documents; summarize cases and relevant information; assist staff attorneys with the preparation of briefings and hearings; and perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, such tasks as document review and responding to Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act requests.
AGENCY COMPONENTS
Authority: Chairman and Member Offices
https://www.flra.gov/components-offices/components/authority
Office of the General Counsel
https://www.flra.gov/components-offices/components/office-general-counsel-ogc
Office of the Solicitor
https://www.flra.gov/components-offices/offices/office-solicitor
Applications will be accepted from second year and third year law students currently enrolled at least half-time in an accredited law school and academic program that leads to a professional law degree.
The following documents must be included in your application package by the closing date of the announcement:
TO APPLY YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
If you meet the qualification requirements included in the announcement, your application will be rated based on your supporting documents. If your final rating places you among the top candidates, your application will be referred to the selecting official for further review.
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