United States Agency for Global Media
Assistant General Counsel (Employment and Labor)
United States Agency for Global Media, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Assistant General Counsel (Employment and Labor)
Position for the United States Agency for Global Media.
Responsibilities
Providing legal counsel to Agency elements on the complex aspects of employment and labor law, particularly EEO law.
Providing oral and written advice and technical legal guidance to key senior officials concerning all aspects of federal employment law, including adverse actions, performance management, and EEO issues.
Representing the agency in appeals to the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), complaints filed with the agency's Office of Civil Rights and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), at arbitration proceedings, complaints before the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), and other administrative tribunals.
When necessary, representing the agency in the Federal District Court by participating in the conduct of trials, including assuming the position of trial attorney.
Rendering legal opinions in matters of legal rights and obligations based upon statutes, regulations, and court and administrative decisions.
Assisting Assistant United States Attorneys in litigation in U.S. courts: reviewing facts, developing evidence, participating in pretrial conferences, selecting and interviewing witnesses, and suggesting cross‑examination questions.
Providing legal advice and support to the offices within the Agency, including the operational aspects of programs and other activities in the assigned offices.
Interpreting and apprising agency management of developments in EEO, labor, and employment law policies or procedures as reflected in statutes, regulations, or case law.
Requirements
You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
This is a sensitive or national security position. If selected, the position requires the completion of the SF‑86.
Suitability Determination: If selected, you will be subject to a background investigation to establish your suitability for federal employment. The background investigation may include, among other aspects, a review of your credit and legal history.
New appointees to the Excepted Service must serve a two‑year trial period.
If selected for this vacancy, you will be required to file the OGE Form 450 (Confidential Financial Disclosure Report).
The full performance grade level for this position is GS‑15.
If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/59, you are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act. The Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you will not be eligible for appointment in this agency.
Proof of active bar membership is required.
Unofficial transcripts are required at the time of application.
This position is not covered by a Union Agreement.
Applicants must complete an online questionnaire.
Recruitment incentive: If selected, the agency will offer a $5,000 incentive to a newly appointed employee. The selectee must sign a two‑year service agreement for employment with the agency.
Qualifications To qualify for the GS‑15, you should have four (4) or more years of post‑J.D. legal experience, at least one (1) of which was specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS‑14 grade level or higher; and hold an active bar membership.
Applicants must also have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GS‑14 or comparable pay band in the federal service or equivalent private‑sector experience. Specialized experience includes:
Significant knowledge of federal employment law, including federal employee relations (Title V) and EEO (Title VII).
Significant knowledge of federal labor law and procedures.
Ability to handle all aspects of representing an Agency in federal litigation (administrative and/or court proceedings), including experience serving as lead attorney (or equivalent) in administrative or judicial hearings.
Significant litigation experience, including handling witness preparation, depositions, discovery, preparing affidavits, developing trial strategies, conducting direct and cross‑examination, and aspects of motion practice.
Significant experience advising or representing an agency in collective bargaining and all matters related to federal labor relations.
Proven ability to manage complex legal tasks, including litigation, independently or with minimal supervision.
Ability to relate well to clients and work collaboratively in a fast‑paced legal environment – a customer‑service oriented approach to legal practice.
Ability to think outside the box on legal questions and willingness to lead legal tasks and take on new responsibilities.
Experience advising on FOIA matters, including those relating to litigation.
Experience with federal ethics law and regulations.
Education Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B. or J.D. Applicants must submit a copy of unofficial transcripts; official transcripts will be required if selected.
Additional Information
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement to be considered.
The recruitment incentive is only available to newly appointed employees to the federal government or previous employees who have had a break in federal service for at least 90 days. Selectee must sign a two‑year service agreement with the agency.
Male applicants born after 12/31/59 must register under the Military Selective Service Act; failure to register will disqualify them.
Your application will be considered only for this announcement; it cannot be transferred electronically or manually to other vacancies.
Additional vacancies not reflected in the announcement that occur after the opening date may be filled from the selection certificate during its validity.
Budgetary conditions may delay or otherwise affect filling this vacancy; however, all interested candidates should apply now.
Fair Chance Act Under the Fair Chance Act, agencies are not allowed to request information about an applicant’s criminal history until a conditional offer of employment has been made, except as provided for access to classified information, national security duties, or federal law enforcement positions.
EEO Statement This is an equal opportunity employer, including partial exception for disability registration.
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Responsibilities
Providing legal counsel to Agency elements on the complex aspects of employment and labor law, particularly EEO law.
Providing oral and written advice and technical legal guidance to key senior officials concerning all aspects of federal employment law, including adverse actions, performance management, and EEO issues.
Representing the agency in appeals to the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), complaints filed with the agency's Office of Civil Rights and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), at arbitration proceedings, complaints before the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), and other administrative tribunals.
When necessary, representing the agency in the Federal District Court by participating in the conduct of trials, including assuming the position of trial attorney.
Rendering legal opinions in matters of legal rights and obligations based upon statutes, regulations, and court and administrative decisions.
Assisting Assistant United States Attorneys in litigation in U.S. courts: reviewing facts, developing evidence, participating in pretrial conferences, selecting and interviewing witnesses, and suggesting cross‑examination questions.
Providing legal advice and support to the offices within the Agency, including the operational aspects of programs and other activities in the assigned offices.
Interpreting and apprising agency management of developments in EEO, labor, and employment law policies or procedures as reflected in statutes, regulations, or case law.
Requirements
You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
This is a sensitive or national security position. If selected, the position requires the completion of the SF‑86.
Suitability Determination: If selected, you will be subject to a background investigation to establish your suitability for federal employment. The background investigation may include, among other aspects, a review of your credit and legal history.
New appointees to the Excepted Service must serve a two‑year trial period.
If selected for this vacancy, you will be required to file the OGE Form 450 (Confidential Financial Disclosure Report).
The full performance grade level for this position is GS‑15.
If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/59, you are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act. The Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you will not be eligible for appointment in this agency.
Proof of active bar membership is required.
Unofficial transcripts are required at the time of application.
This position is not covered by a Union Agreement.
Applicants must complete an online questionnaire.
Recruitment incentive: If selected, the agency will offer a $5,000 incentive to a newly appointed employee. The selectee must sign a two‑year service agreement for employment with the agency.
Qualifications To qualify for the GS‑15, you should have four (4) or more years of post‑J.D. legal experience, at least one (1) of which was specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS‑14 grade level or higher; and hold an active bar membership.
Applicants must also have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GS‑14 or comparable pay band in the federal service or equivalent private‑sector experience. Specialized experience includes:
Significant knowledge of federal employment law, including federal employee relations (Title V) and EEO (Title VII).
Significant knowledge of federal labor law and procedures.
Ability to handle all aspects of representing an Agency in federal litigation (administrative and/or court proceedings), including experience serving as lead attorney (or equivalent) in administrative or judicial hearings.
Significant litigation experience, including handling witness preparation, depositions, discovery, preparing affidavits, developing trial strategies, conducting direct and cross‑examination, and aspects of motion practice.
Significant experience advising or representing an agency in collective bargaining and all matters related to federal labor relations.
Proven ability to manage complex legal tasks, including litigation, independently or with minimal supervision.
Ability to relate well to clients and work collaboratively in a fast‑paced legal environment – a customer‑service oriented approach to legal practice.
Ability to think outside the box on legal questions and willingness to lead legal tasks and take on new responsibilities.
Experience advising on FOIA matters, including those relating to litigation.
Experience with federal ethics law and regulations.
Education Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B. or J.D. Applicants must submit a copy of unofficial transcripts; official transcripts will be required if selected.
Additional Information
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement to be considered.
The recruitment incentive is only available to newly appointed employees to the federal government or previous employees who have had a break in federal service for at least 90 days. Selectee must sign a two‑year service agreement with the agency.
Male applicants born after 12/31/59 must register under the Military Selective Service Act; failure to register will disqualify them.
Your application will be considered only for this announcement; it cannot be transferred electronically or manually to other vacancies.
Additional vacancies not reflected in the announcement that occur after the opening date may be filled from the selection certificate during its validity.
Budgetary conditions may delay or otherwise affect filling this vacancy; however, all interested candidates should apply now.
Fair Chance Act Under the Fair Chance Act, agencies are not allowed to request information about an applicant’s criminal history until a conditional offer of employment has been made, except as provided for access to classified information, national security duties, or federal law enforcement positions.
EEO Statement This is an equal opportunity employer, including partial exception for disability registration.
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