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.

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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.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Applicants are subject to complete a two-year trial period.
• Subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
• This position is part of the Bargaining Unit.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• This is a positive education position. Transcripts are required to be considered for this position.
• This is not a remote position.
• Must be able to become an active member of the Bar in good standing of any state, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or any Territorial Court under the U.S. Constitution before the 14-month appointment expiration.
• Submit complete application package online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.