Law Clerk (Trainee) (Board Law Clerk)

Summary

This position serves as a Law Clerk (Labor) (Board Law Clerk) to a Member of the National Labor Relations Board. The Board is responsible for the adjudication of unfair labor practice cases and representation cases arising under the provisions of the National Labor Relations Act of 1935, as amended.

Duties

As a Law Clerk (Trainee) (Board Law Clerk), GS-0904-11, typical work assignments in a Board Member's Office may include: Analyzing and recommending the disposition of cases pending on appeal before the Board based on exceptions filed with respect to decisions issued by Administrative Law Judges, Regional Directors, and Hearing Officers. Drafting Board decisions and Board Member opinions. Assisting Board Members in developing Board policies, regulations, and procedures. 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. Performing other duties as assigned. Qualifications

All qualifications and eligibility requirements specified in the announcement must be met. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The Ideal Candidate for the Law Clerk (Labor) (Board Law Clerk) position is a law school graduate - who is not yet barred - with interest regarding the National Labor Relations Act, as well as other statutes such as the Administrative Procedure Act. In addition, the Ideal Candidate displays the ability to conduct strong legal research, review and analyze evidence, draft clear legal documents, and assist attorneys in litigation and compliance. Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills are preferred. BASIC REQUIREMENTS Education: To be considered for this position, applicants must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LLB or JD) by closing date of the vacancy announcement. Bar Certification: To be considered for this position, applicants must not be barred/licensed on the closing date of this vacancy announcement but must be able to obtain their Bar/License Certification within 14-months of their appointment. Once obtained, applicants will be converted into a permanent position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS In addition to the education and bar requirements, applicants must also successfully meet the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities listed below: Knowledge, skills, or ability to analyze factual and legal issues to make recommendations on the strength of a case; and Knowledge, skills, or ability to conduct legal research to uncover relevant precedent; and Knowledge, skills, or ability to produce written work products that effectively communicate facts and issues relevant to case matters. 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. 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

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 criterion, 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. How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the application process is complete, 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: Labor Law Legal Research Strategic Thinking Oral Communication Written Communication Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13061205 For evaluating the quality of applicants for referral to the selecting official, a four-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 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 3: 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. Other 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.) 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 or Reassignment. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. TRIAL PERIOD As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: 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 trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. ALTERNATE APPLICANT INFORMATION Applicants may contact the Office of Human Resources. 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.