Duties

As a Law Clerk (Trainee), GS-0904-11, typical work assignments in the Board may include:

• Assisting Board Members in developing Board policies, regulations, and procedures; and
• Reviewing formal trial or hearing records, including transcripts of testimony and exhibits; the Hearing Officer's Report, the Administrative Law Judge's Decision, or the Regional Director's Decision; and exceptions, requests for review, and briefs - with direct supervision; and
• 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 - with direct supervision; and
• Preparing bench memorandum in consultation with the Assistant Chief Counsel setting forth the contested issues the Board must decide, the relevant facts, the disposition of those issues below, the parties' arguments, and counsel's recommendation as to how the Board should resolve each contested issue - with direct supervision; and
• Orally presenting cases to the Board Members for disposition - with direct supervision; and
• Drafting official decisions and orders of the Board and/or Board Members' separate dissenting or concurring opinions in consultation with the Assistant Chief Counsel - with direct supervision.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• This is not a remote position.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• This is an Excepted Service position.
• This position is part of the Bargaining Unit.
• Two-year trial period may be required.
• Transcripts are required if qualifying based on education or combination of experience and education in lieu of specialized experience.
• This is a positive education position. Transcripts are required to be considered for this position.
• Selectee may be subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
• Must submit complete application package online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  In addition to your responses to the occupational questionnaire, you must submit the following additional documents specific for this vacancy:
  Resume
  Your resume must describe your job-related experiences and will be used to verify your qualifications. Therefore, it is important that the information be relevant, detailed where appropriate, and addresses the competencies for this position. Your resume must contain the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present) to include the hours worked per week (i.e., 40 hours full-time per week). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you will not receive consideration for this position. Your resume should not exceed 5 pages.
  Transcript of Positive Education
  An unofficial copy of your transcript and/or letter from an education institute stating that you have meet all degree requirements; is sufficient with the application; however, if selected, an official college transcript will be required prior to entering on duty. The information presented in the transcript must be verifiable. At the minimum, the transcript and/or letter from the education institute should contain the name of the institution, applicant's name, list of completed courses, semester hours, and GPA/class rank - if law school assigns grades or class rank. If selected; prior to the date of hire, you must submit your most recent official transcripts.)
  Legal Writing Sample
  Legal Writing Sample of applicant's choice (preferably no more than ten pages).
  Personal Statement
  Describe why you would like to work for the NLRB (preferably no more than one page).
  Other documents - if applicable. For more information, please click on the applicable link.
  Disability Schedule A: Disability Letter
  Veterans: DD-214 (member copy-4)
  Disabled Veterans: DD-214, SF-15 and VA letter dated 1991 or later (indicating % disability)
  Certain Military Spouses: Copy of service member's PCS order authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member AND Proof of marriage to the service member; OR Proof the service member was released or discharged from active duty due to a service-connected disability AND documentation of the service member's 100% disability AND proof of marriage to the service member; OR Proof the service member's death while on active duty AND proof of marriage to the service member.
  Family Member Preference (Derived Preference)
  Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position. Please review your application prior to final submission and ensure you have submitted all appropriate documents. Uploading documents to USAJOBS does NOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system. You must verify that the documents are in the system with your application prior to final submission.
  All materials must be received by 09/06/2024 to be considered for this announcement.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:

  • Resume; and
  • Assessment Questionnaire; and
  • Any other documents needed to verify your qualifications or eligibility (see the required documents section).

  Please follow the instructions listed below for submitting your complete application package. Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all instructions before you begin.
  To begin the process, click the APPLY ONLINE button at the right side of this screen to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the SUBMIT MY ANSWERS button at the end of the process.
  If you have never applied through USAJOBS for a position with the Federal Civil Service, you will need to create a USAJOBS account.
  To change or update your application, simply reapply through My USAJOBS, before the closing date. New or updated resumes are considered "incomplete" applications until the required virus scan is cleared.
  To check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.

  Agency contact information

  Honors Program Manager

  Email

  ohrhonors@nlrb.gov

  Address

  BOARD STAFF CHAIRMAN MCFERRAN
  1015 Half St SE
  Washington, DC 20570-0001
  US

  Next steps

  Once a review of your resume and required documents have been completed, you will be notified of your application status.
  Applicants will be initially reviewed for Minimum Qualifications determinations. All qualified applicants will then be screened by the Rating and Ranking panel members and placed into one of three categories: Best-Qualified, Well-Qualified, and Qualified. Applicants that meet the Well-Qualified category or higher may be referred to the Selecting Official for further consideration.
  If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. Applicants will receive notification when a final selection has been made.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens; Veterans.