Trial Attorney/Senior Trial Attorney
Company
Legislative Branch - Government Accountability Office
Location
Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
The Personnel Appeals Board's General Counsel Office (PAB/OGC) is seeking an experienced attorney to join its team at either the PA-II or PA-III level. PAB/OGC attorneys conduct investigations regarding a wide range of personnel and labor matters and may represent GAO employees, other charging parties, or the PAB/OGC in administrative proceedings before the PAB.
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Conditions of Employment
- You must be a United States citizen.
- You must be able to meet and maintain the suitability and security requirements for the position.
- You must submit a financial disclosure report.
- You must be registered with the Selective Service, as applicable.
- You must complete a two-year probationary period unless you previously completed a trial or probationary period at GAO after October 1, 1980.
- You must remain an active member in good standing of the bar in any United States jurisdiction while in this position.
- If contacted for an interview, you will be required to submit a writing sample.
- If selected, you will be required to provide your official law school transcript that supports your claim that you meet the education requirements for the position.
Qualifications
- You must be an active member in good standing of a bar of a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.
- To qualify for the Trial Attorney, PA-II level, you must have a minimum of three years post J.D. experience as a practicing attorney which demonstrates:
- researching federal employment and labor laws that address prohibited personnel practices, discrimination, retaliation, prohibited political activity, and/or unfair labor practices;
- identifying and gathering evidence through investigations and/or discovery;
- preparing pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents; and
- interacting with opposing counsel.
- To qualify for the Senior Trial Attorney, PA-III level, you must have a minimum of four years post J.D. experience as a practicing attorney which demonstrates:
- researching federal employment and labor laws that address prohibited personnel practices, discrimination, retaliation, prohibited political activity, and/or unfair labor practices;
- identifying and gathering evidence through investigations and/or discovery;
- preparing pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents; and
- interacting with opposing counsel.
Education
You must meet the education requirements by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.
You must have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).
Additional information
- Salary ranges by location: Your salary range will be determined by your band level.
- Additional selections: We may use this announcement to hire for similar positions.
- Equal employment opportunity: The U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
- Reasonable accommodation: GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected].
Date Posted
09/10/2024
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