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: Board-side, General Counsel-Headquarters, and General Counsel-Field.
This position is specifically for the Board-side program area.
The purpose of this position is to provide experience that exposes the employee to the full range of agency legal practices.
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: Board-side, General Counsel-Headquarters, and General Counsel-Field.
This position is specifically for the Board-side program area.
The purpose of this position is to provide experience that exposes the employee to the full range of agency legal practices.
As a Law Clerk (Trainee), GS-0904-11, typical work assignments in the Board may include:
Assisting Board Members in developing Board policies, regulations, and procedures; and
Reviewing formal trial or hearing records, including transcripts of testimony and exhibits; the Hearing Officer's Report, the Administrative Law Judge's Decision, or the Regional Director's Decision; and exceptions, requests for review, and briefs - with direct supervision; and
Researching statutes, decisions, opinions, legislative history, and other legal authorities on the points of law involved and applying the research to the case at hand - with direct supervision; and
Preparing bench memorandum in consultation with the Assistant Chief Counsel setting forth the contested issues the Board must decide, the relevant facts, the disposition of those issues below, the parties' arguments, and counsel's recommendation as to how the Board should resolve each contested issue - with direct supervision; and
Orally presenting cases to the Board Members for disposition - with direct supervision; and
Drafting official decisions and orders of the Board and/or Board Members' separate dissenting or concurring opinions in consultation with the Assistant Chief Counsel - with direct supervision.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
This is an Excepted Service position.
This position is part of the Bargaining Unit.
Two-year trial period may be required.
Transcripts are required if qualifying based on education or combination of experience and education in lieu of specialized experience.
This is a positive education position. Transcripts are required to be considered for this position.
Selectee may be subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
Must submit complete application package online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
Qualifications
All qualifications and eligibility requirements specified in the announcement must be met by the closing date of the job announcement.
Ideal Candidate Statement
The Ideal Candidate for GS-0904-11, Law Clerk (Trainee) will have a strong academic law school record, but have not been admitted to the Bar. The candidate should have excellent legal research and oral and written communication skills. The candidate should also have experience or course study relevant to labor law, industrial relations, or similar courses in employment law.
Basic Eligibility Requirement
In order to meet the basic eligibility requirements, applicants must have at least one of the following:
I have a GPA of 3.0 (out of a 4.0) or above (or equivalent) or am in the top 25 % of my law school class or my school does not use a numerical GPA/rank.
I have previously interned or worked at the NLRB or another labor agency.
I have other specialized labor law or labor relations experience.
In addition to the Basic Eligibility Requirement, applicants must also meet the following:
Minimum Qualifications
To be eligible for the GS-0904-11 Law Clerk (Trainee) position and grade, applicants must meet all of the following qualifications:
Must be pursuing their first professional law degree (JD or LLB) at an American Bar Association-accredited law school with an anticipated graduation date no later than June 2025.
Must not be barred/licensed at the time of application.
These qualifications must be fully supported and articulated in an applicant's resume to receive consideration.
Education
Applicants must successfully complete a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) no later than June 2025.
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
The Board-side program area of the Honors Program is also accepting applications for a Law Clerk (Trainee) GS-0904-12 (Notice of Vacancy NL25EX12499227ZA) and General Attorney (Labor) (Honors Attorney) GS-0905-12 (Notice of Vacancy NL25EX12499228ZA). Additionally, the General Counsel-Headquarters and General Counsel-Field (Regional Office) have posted Notices of Vacancy for their respective program areas. We encourage individuals who may be interested in any of these positions to review the applicable Notices of Vacancy to determine qualifications and/or eligibilities. Also, please visit the NLRB's Honors Program webpage for additional information about the different program areas and Notices of Vacancy.
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, 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 website here.)
Placement Policy
The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position will be filled by a new appointment.
The National Labor Relations Board offers career opportunities that feature competitive starting salaries and the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. You will enjoy a range of comprehensive and competitive employment benefits that include Work/Life Balance Programs (Alternative Work Schedules, Telework, Employee Assistance Program, and the Child Care Subsidy Program), the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, and the Transit Benefit Program.
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.
How you will be evaluated
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 assessment 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:
Decision Making, Legal, Government and Jurisprudence, Oral Communication, Reasoning, 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. Your resume should not exceed 5 pages.
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. If selected; prior to the date of hire, you must submit your most recent official transcripts.)
Legal Writing Sample
Legal Writing Sample of applicant's choice (preferably no more than ten pages).
Personal Statement
Describe why 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.
Disability Schedule A: Disability Letter Veterans: DD-214 (member copy-4) Disabled Veterans: DD-214, SF-15 and VA letter dated 1991 or later (indicating % disability) Certain Military Spouses: Copy of service member's PCS order authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member AND Proof of marriage to the service member; OR Proof the service member was released or discharged from active duty due to a service-connected disability AND documentation of the service member's 100% disability AND proof of marriage to the service member; OR Proof the service member's death while on active duty AND proof of marriage to the service member. Family Member Preference (Derived Preference)
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 09/13/2024 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:
Resume; and
Assessment Questionnaire; and
Any other documents needed to verify your qualifications or eligibility (see the required documents section).
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 into your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the SUBMIT MY ANSWERS button at the end of the process.
If you have never applied through USAJOBS for a position with the Federal Civil Service, you will need to create a USAJOBS 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 USAJOBS account, select Application Status and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
BOARD STAFF CHAIRMAN MCFERRAN
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 the Rating and Ranking panel members and placed into one of three categories: Best-Qualified, Well-Qualified, and Qualified. Applicants that meet the Well-Qualified category or higher 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. Your resume should not exceed 5 pages.
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. If selected; prior to the date of hire, you must submit your most recent official transcripts.)
Legal Writing Sample
Legal Writing Sample of applicant's choice (preferably no more than ten pages).
Personal Statement
Describe why 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.
Disability Schedule A: Disability Letter Veterans: DD-214 (member copy-4) Disabled Veterans: DD-214, SF-15 and VA letter dated 1991 or later (indicating % disability) Certain Military Spouses: Copy of service member's PCS order authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member AND Proof of marriage to the service member; OR Proof the service member was released or discharged from active duty due to a service-connected disability AND documentation of the service member's 100% disability AND proof of marriage to the service member; OR Proof the service member's death while on active duty AND proof of marriage to the service member. Family Member Preference (Derived Preference)
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 09/13/2024 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:
Resume; and
Assessment Questionnaire; and
Any other documents needed to verify your qualifications or eligibility (see the required documents section).
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 into your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the SUBMIT MY ANSWERS button at the end of the process.
If you have never applied through USAJOBS for a position with the Federal Civil Service, you will need to create a USAJOBS 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 USAJOBS account, select Application Status and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
BOARD STAFF CHAIRMAN MCFERRAN
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 the Rating and Ranking panel members and placed into one of three categories: Best-Qualified, Well-Qualified, and Qualified. Applicants that meet the Well-Qualified category or higher 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.
