Supervisory General Attorney (Labor) (Supervisory Litigation Attorney)

Summary

This position is located in the Contempt, Compliance, and Special Litigation Branch of the Division of Legal Counsel. This Branch conducts civil contempt litigation in the U.S. Courts of Appeals to coerce compliance with judgments enforcing orders of the Board and assists Regions in compliance work. The Branch also defends the Agency when programs, statutes, or outside proceedings threaten the Agency's ability to carry out its mission.

Duties

As a Supervisory General Attorney (Labor) (Supervisory Litigation Attorney), GS-0905-15, your typical work assignments may include: Supervising and reviewing the work of subordinate attorneys in the matters of compliance with the Board's decisions and orders, litigation protecting the Board's jurisdiction, and bankruptcy court matters. Supervising any further investigation to assure the sufficiency of evidence, through subpoenas or discovery tools such as depositions. Making recommendations to the General Counsel and Board, supervising pleadings and other documents, and in preparing and/or supervising court appearances. Assisting the Assistant General Counsel and the Deputy Assistant General Counsel in the Branch's records management, administration of personnel policies, training and employee development, and other supervisory activities as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The Ideal Candidate for the Supervisory General Attorney (Labor) (Supervisory Litigation Attorney) position will have significant experience providing effective guidance assisting others with complex legal and factual issues. Excellent judgment, and highly skilled written and oral communications are desired, as well as excellent interpersonal abilities in interacting with colleagues, senior level management, and outside parties. Superior legal research and analytical skills are a must. BASIC REQUIREMENTS Education: Applicants 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 JD). Bar Membership/Certification: Applicants must be 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. Your active BAR license must reference BAR number and indicate the status of good standing. An Agency's Internal or a Self-Certification Form is not acceptable for verification. In addition to the BASIC REQUIREMENTS, applicants must also meet the following: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level, which has provided them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Supervisory General Attorney (Labor) (Supervisory Litigation Attorney) at the GS-15 grade level. Specialized experience includes: Experience leading, managing, and developing others to improve team efficiency; and Experience providing authoritative guidance, interpretation, and recommendations based on general law and litigation proceedings of federal and state statutes, laws, and regulations to protect clients and navigate complex legal systems; and Experience in trial and pre-trial litigation techniques in unfair labor practice and federal court proceedings to maximize leverage during negotiations, accurately evaluate case value and effectively navigate complex administrative and judicial systems. This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the position description or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. 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. 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 a current NLRB Excepted Service 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". A copy of your SF-50 must be provided for verification.

Education

Applicants 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 JD). All education claimed by applicants will be verified. 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. 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 regarding Foreign Education, please click here. NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the application process is complete, your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents) and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies: Accountability Creative Thinking Developing Others Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence Written Communication Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. To preview the assessment questionnaire, please click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12997381 Optional Four Essay Questions At the time of application, applicants will be provided with four short, free-response essay questions designed to ascertain their dedication to public service for the hiring manager and agency leadership (or designee) to review. Responses are not required and will not be scored. If applicants choose to provide a response to the essay questions, they will be required to certify that they are using their own words and did not use a consultant or AI (such as a large language model [LLM]). The responses to each question cannot exceed 200 words per question. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. For evaluating the quality of applicants for referral to the selecting official, a four-phased process will be used. Phase 1: Applicants' resume and supporting documents will be reviewed by Human Resources (HR) to determine whether they meet the basic qualification requirements. Phase 2: Applicants who are minimally qualified may be advanced to a Structured Resume Review assessment conducted by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) panel. SMEs may review applicants' resumes to evaluate technical qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. Phase 3: Applicants who successfully pass the Structured Resume Review assessment may be advanced to a Structured Interview conducted by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) panel. SMEs may assess applicants' ability to demonstrate the required competencies for the position. Phase 4: A final score, which may combine the results from one or more assessments, may be used to identify the top-rated applicants. Applicants meeting the established cut-off score may be referred to the selecting official for consideration and may be required to participate in one or more additional interviews as part of the hiring process.

Required Documents

Please submit the supporting documents outlined below for your claimed eligibility status. Resume In compliance with Executive Order 14170, Reforming the Federal Hiring Process and Restoring Merit to Government Service resumes must not be longer than two pages in length. The resume must address minimum qualifications and other requirements listed in the job announcement. Resumes must include all of the following information outlined below: Contact Information Name and how best to contact you, including email address and phone number. Relevant Work Experience Job Title and Employer (including series and grade for any Federal positions) Start and end dates with month/year (e.g., 05/2019 -08/2022 or present) The number of hours you worked per week Ensure work experience descriptions are aligned with the job announcement and address all required qualifications. Brief descriptions should demonstrate your ability to perform the tasks at the required level as stated in the job announcement. Resumes must be formatted as outlined above. If the two-page resume criteria and/or the resume formatting requirement is not met candidates will be rated as ineligible and will not be referred for hiring consideration. Most Recent Performance Appraisal If performance appraisal is not dated with the last 18 months, or if you are unable to provide a performance appraisal, an explanation of why must be provided. Please include a document in your application package explaining why the performance appraisal is not available. Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) You must submit a copy of your non-award SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, verifying your highest rate of pay and documenting your status in the Excepted service (Tenure 1 or 2) for which you are claiming eligibility. As an employee in the Excepted Service, 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". NOTE: Performance Awards, Realignment/Reassignment, Name Change and Detail SF-50s will not be accepted as proof of grade and tenure. Proof of Bar Certification A copy of your Bar License that certifies you are 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. Your active Bar license must reference Bar number and indicate the status of good standing. Self-Certification Forms are not acceptable for verification. Writing Sample Applicants are required to submit a legal document of their choice (not edited by anyone other than the applicant and preferably no more than five pages). Other Documents (IF Applicable) Transcripts An unofficial copy of your transcripts is sufficient for this application package. The unofficial transcripts must be verifiable; contain the name of the institution, applicant's name, list of completed courses (with grades), semester hours, and GPA. If the position has a positive education requirement (i.e. LL. B or JD), as indicated under the "Education" section, the unofficial transcripts must show the type of degree and degree date received (conferred). 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. If selected, an official copy of the transcripts may be and must be received before employment. 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 07/16/2026 to be considered for this announcement.

How to Apply

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

What to Expect Next

Once your application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated. You will receive another notification about the status of your application, and a final notice once a selection has been made.

Additional Information

SUPPLEMENTARY VACANCIES Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The National Labor Relations Board is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy and sex orientation), age, disability, genetic information, political affiliations, or any other non-merit factor. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION The NLRB offers a wide array of reasonable accommodations and programs for individuals with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Agency's Sele...

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The Ideal Candidate for the Supervisory General Attorney (Labor) (Supervisory Litigation Attorney) position will have significant experience providing effective guidance assisting others with complex legal and factual issues. Excellent judgment, and highly skilled written and oral communications are desired, as well as excellent interpersonal abilities in interacting with colleagues, senior level management, and outside parties. Superior legal research and analytical skills are a must. BASIC REQUIREMENTS Education: Applicants 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 JD). Bar Membership/Certification: Applicants must be 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. Your active BAR license must reference BAR number and indicate the status of good standing. An Agency's Internal or a Self-Certification Form is not acceptable for verification. In addition to the BASIC REQUIREMENTS, applicants must also meet the following: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level, which has provided them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Supervisory General Attorney (Labor) (Supervisory Litigation Attorney) at the GS-15 grade level. Specialized experience includes: Experience leading, managing, and developing others to improve team efficiency; and Experience providing authoritative guidance, interpretation, and recommendations based on general law and litigation proceedings of federal and state statutes, laws, and regulations to protect clients and navigate complex legal systems; and Experience in trial and pre-trial litigation techniques in unfair labor practice and federal court proceedings to maximize leverage during negotiations, accurately evaluate case value and effectively navigate complex administrative and judicial systems. This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the position description or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. 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. 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 a current NLRB Excepted Service 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". A copy of your SF-50 must be provided for verification.