Attorney-Advisor

This position is located in the Ethics Office and supports the Designated Agency Ethics Official in managing the agency-wide government and legal ethics program. The incumbent performs complex legal duties to provide ethics guidance, assist in policy decisions, enforce Board and court orders related to ethical issues, and support adjudicative functions. The position promotes a strong ethical culture and provides expert advice on government and legal ethics statutes, regulations, and policies. This position has a basic education requirement listed under the Qualifications section of this announcement.

(NOTE: Current NLRB Attorneys may not be required to submit a copy of their transcripts. However, NLRB employees within 3 years from receiving their Juris Doctorate degree, must provide a transcript with their application package.)

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 criteria, 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. As a Attorney-Advisor, GS-0905-15, your typical work assignments may include:

• Serving as a senior attorney providing recommendations and authoritative guidance on complex, often unprecedented and highly sensitive government ethics issues;
• Performing research, legal analysis, and evaluation of information to support Agency decisions, opinions, and recommendations on ethics questions of significant importance;
• Rendering legal advice, counsel, and opinions, orally and in writing, including preparing memoranda, pleadings, briefs, and other legal instruments addressing complex ethics issues;
• Serving as a liaison and advisor to Agency offices, ensuring compliance with ethics laws, regulations, and policies and advising on investigative and litigation strategies;
• Developing and delivers ethics training programs and represents the Agency in high-level meetings and conferences, including with senior officials and external partners; AND
• Acting as an Agency legal ethics expert, resolving complex ethical issues and questions that impact NLRA administration, including case investigation, prosecution, and adjudication.

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

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The ideal candidate is a highly experienced attorney with expertise in government and legal ethics, capable of advising on complex and sensitive issues that impact agency policy and operations, including legal ethics questions that arise during NLRB proceedings. The ideal candidate has demonstrated knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The candidate demonstrates exceptional analytical and legal research skills, with the ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, and precedents to novel and high-impact situations. They are an effective communicator who can provide clear, authoritative written and oral guidance to senior leadership and stakeholders across the organization. The ideal candidate also has experience drafting legal documents, developing training programs, and representing an organization in high-level forums. They are a strategic thinker, capable of exercising sound judgment and delivering practical solutions in a dynamic and complex legal environment.

BASIC REQUIREMENT
Education: 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 (LL.B. or J.D.). Law school transcripts must be submitted at the time of application.

Bar Membership and Certification: Must currently be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory, or commonwealth of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Your active Bar license must reference Bar number and indicate the status of good standing. Agency Internal Self-Certification Forms are not acceptable for verification.

In addition to the BASIC REQUIREMENT, applicants must also meet the following:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of an Attorney Advisor, GS-0905-15.

Specialized experience includes:

• Experience providing legal advice and guidance on government and legal ethics matters, including interpreting and applying ethics laws, regulations, and policies to resolve complex or novel issues; and
• Experience conducting legal research and analysis, evaluating complex factual and legal issues, and developing written and oral recommendations, opinions, or litigation strategies on matters of significant importance; AND
• Experience advising senior leadership, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and developing or delivering training or presentations on legal or ethics-related topics.

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.

Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.

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.

(NOTE: All agency employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Excepted). As an employee, you may determine your status by checking block 24 on your SF-50. The block must reflect "1" or "2". Also, block 34 must reflect "2").