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Paralegal Specialist (Summary and Consent Paralegal)

National Labor Relations Board
Division of Enforcement Litigation - Appellate and Supreme Court Litigation Branch

Summary

This position is located in the Division of Enforcement Litigation, Appellate and Supreme Court Litigation Branch. The Appellate and Supreme Court Litigation Branch represents the National Labor Relations Board in all cases involving enforcement or review of the Board's Orders in all Federal Circuit Courts of Appeals and the Supreme Court. The Branch also represents the Board in all Supreme Court litigation involving the Board and the National Labor Relations Act.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 07/21/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 21, 2026
This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$85,447 - $111,087 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel up to 10% for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
Yes
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Other
Position sensitivity and risk
High Risk (HR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
NL26DE13005607ZA
Control number
876513700

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Duties

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As a Paralegal Specialist (Summary and Consent Paralegal), GS-0950-11, your typical work assignments may include:

  • Assisting with the preparation of ad-hoc statistical reports, monthly reports for the Branch, and with the preparation of compiling, formatting, organizing, and indexing court decisions to create annual reporting metrics for conferences.
  • Preparing proposed judgments in contested cases whenever a court of appeals' decision enforces only part of a Board order in conformance with the FRAP Rule 19.
  • Providing expert guidance on procedures regarding summary and consent cases, unclear Board procedures, and/or formal settlements.
  • Independently researching individual case procedural facts, organizing case files, and drafting other legal documents as necessary.
  • Preparing and e-filing applications for summary entry of judgement and docketing statements in default judgement and other uncontested cases, and drafting related correspondence and responsive supplemental filings.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required.
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • This is not a remote position.
  • Relocation expenses are not authorized.
  • This is a Competitive Service position.
  • This position is part of the Bargaining Unit.
  • A one-year probationary period may be required.
  • You may be required to complete as applicable, a new one-year probationary period or two-year trial period if appointed.
  • If you are a current status federal employee, you may be required to complete a new one-year probationary period if selected.
  • Transcripts are required if qualifying based on education in lieu of specialized experience.
  • Transcripts are required if qualifying on a combination of experience and education.
  • Subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
  • Submit complete application package online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

Qualifications

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate for the Paralegal Specialist position will have a demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and exercise sound judgment; general knowledge of the law and court procedures to prepare legal documents and various correspondence; strong research and analytical skills; and interpersonal skills to interact with colleagues, senior leadership, and the courts. Excellent communication skills are desired.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level, which has provided them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Paralegal Specialist (Summary and Consent Paralegal) at the GS-11 grade level.

Specialized experience includes:

  • Experience drafting and preparing motions, forms, and similar documents for court filings consistent with federal and/or local court rules; and
  • Experience reviewing and analyzing court orders, documents, and correspondence from a variety of sources such as court clerks and outside counsel to make determinations for court filings; and
  • Experience performing legal research utilizing legal reference materials and legal databases such as Westlaw, PACER, Hein Online, Cite Net, KnowVation, and/or NxGen.
This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the specialized experience from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

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Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. or J.D., if related from an accredited college or university. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

OR

Combination of Education and Experience:
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100 percent. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

For more detailed information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website here.

*NOTE* Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

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.

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

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.)

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.

THIS IS A USAHIRE ANNOUNCEMENT.

ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRES THROUGH OPM USAHIRE COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT SYSTEM.

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO READ THE ENTIRE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR INSTRUCTIONS UNDER SECTIONS 'HOW TO APPLY' AND 'HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED'.


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 appointment. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

PROBATIONARY/TRIAL PERIOD
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period, or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

  • Your performance and conduct; and
  • The needs and interests of the agency; and
  • Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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 based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents) and your responses to all assessments required for this position.

You will be assessed on the following competencies:

  • Written Communication
  • Reasoning
  • Self-Management
  • Attention To Detail
  • Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire 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 multi-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 complete a USA Hire assessment to evaluate critical general competencies for this position. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

Phase 3: Applicants who successfully pass the USA Hire assessment 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 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.

The Rule of Many
The NLRB uses the Rule of Many which ranks job applicants numerically and allows for selection from a broader, top-ranked pool. Applications will be evaluated and rated using the Rule of Many procedures under 5 C.F.R. §332.402 based on a set number, score or percentage of highest ranked eligibles. Preference eligibles will receive 5 or 10 points added to their score based on the adjudicated preference. All eligibles at or above the pre-determined number, score or percentage, including any preference eligibles with a service-connected disability of 10 percent or more, at any score, will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.

For this job opportunity announcement applicants will be referred to the selecting official using the Rule of Many under 5 C.F.R. §332.402 based on a predetermined score.

National Labor Relations Board

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is an independent federal agency created in 1935 to administer and enforce the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the primary federal statute governing labor-management relations in the private sector. The NLRA protects the right of employees to choose for themselves, without interference by employers or unions, whether to form, join, assist, or collectively bargain through a labor organization, and to otherwise join together for their mutual aid or protection, or to refrain from all such activity. The NLRB enforces these statutory rights to remedy the known inequality of bargaining power between employees and their employers, to promote the full freedom of association of workers, and to strengthen the Nation's economy by promoting the peaceful resolution of disputes that might otherwise cause disruptions to commerce.

Agency contact information

National Labor Relations Board
Email
employment.solutions@nlrb.gov
Address
DIV OF ENF LIT APP SUP CT LIT Br
1015 Half St SE
Washington, DC 20570-0001
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