Office of the Secretary of Labor
ATTORNEY ADVISOR
Office of the Secretary of Labor, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
This position is located in the Office of the Deputy Secretary, Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ). This office is responsible for conducting adjudicatory hearings and issuing decisions for the Department of Labor under more than 70 different laws and executive orders.Duties
Upon case assignment, studies and analyzes the case file. Conducts a detailed analysis of the factual and legal issues presented in the case file. Conducts legal research for cases and analyzes and studies the statutes, executive orders, regulations, and rules applicable to the cases heard by OALJ, the Rules of Administrative Procedure, and the Federal Rules of Evidence. Anticipates issues which may arise at the hearings, or which should be raised.On own determination or as requested by the ALJ, develops and prepares complex orders that require legal research and discussions of points of law, responds to motions or pleadings to compel discovery, and otherwise prepares the cases for hearing. Draft responses to pre and post-hearing motions.Prepares pre-hearing synopses and/or reports of cases that set forth the facts and issues in the case; the procedural history of the case; the medical and other evidence presented, the conflicts in the evidence, and evidence which needs further clarification; the employment record of the claimants; pleadings; issues in the case; and provisions of the laws related to the case and case law and its interpretation, which may be germane to the case. Carries out other duties to prepare cases for hearing.Confers with and responds to questions and correspondence from attorneys on procedural and legal aspects of the case.Confers with the ALJ and provides legal advice on cases and points of law. The work often requires extended and detailed consultation on the legal issues involved, presentation of the facts related to legal issues, evaluation of conflicting evidence and facts and weighing the facts, consideration of the inferences to be drawn, and examination of the effect of a particular decision and its relationship to case law and interpretations made by Boards and the Courts.Salary
$82,764 - $107,590/yearConditions of Employment
Must be at least 16 years old.Must be a U.S. Citizen.Requires a trial period if the requirement has not been met.Appointment to this position may require a background investigation.Qualifications
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.To qualify for an attorney position, applicants must possess a professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) with a
preference
that applicants have graduated in the top half of their Law School Class. Successful applicants would have excellent legal research and writing skills which may be demonstrated through law review, moot court, or as a research assistant. Applicants also must supply the following documents below.Bar Certificate:
be a member in good standing of the bar of a court of general jurisdiction of a state, territory or possession of the U.S.
Transcripts:
You must provide a copy of your law school transcript to be considered for this position. Verification of your academic degree(s) is necessary to determine your qualifications or eligibility for this position, you will be required to submit an official transcript for verification purposes before you are hired. However, unofficial transcripts may be submitted during the application phase of the process. Please note that your J.D. or LL. B degree must be conferred before you can begin working.
Writing Sample:
In addition to your transcripts applicants must also provide an unedited legal writing sample that is no more than ten (10) pages long with your application in order to receive further consideration.Education
A LL.B or J.D. is a requirement for this position. If you do not submit sufficient academic documentation necessary to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy. Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service. If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum course work requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.Other Information
Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the Required Documents section for additional requirements.This position is inside the bargaining unit. If the duty location is within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the Local 12, AFGE bargaining unit. If the duty location is outside the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the NCFLL bargaining unit.The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. As such, the Department is committed to fostering a workplace and workforce that promote equal employment opportunity, reflects the diversity of the people we seek to serve, and models a culture of respect, equity, inclusion, and accessibility where every employee feels heard, supported, and empowered.How to Apply
Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or have speech disabilities, please dial 711 to access telecommunications relay services.
To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, including submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section.Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration.
Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered.Important - Save your information before the 30 minute system timeout! For help, go to USAJOBS Help Center.BenefitsA 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. Learn more about federal benefits.Review our benefits.
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Upon case assignment, studies and analyzes the case file. Conducts a detailed analysis of the factual and legal issues presented in the case file. Conducts legal research for cases and analyzes and studies the statutes, executive orders, regulations, and rules applicable to the cases heard by OALJ, the Rules of Administrative Procedure, and the Federal Rules of Evidence. Anticipates issues which may arise at the hearings, or which should be raised.On own determination or as requested by the ALJ, develops and prepares complex orders that require legal research and discussions of points of law, responds to motions or pleadings to compel discovery, and otherwise prepares the cases for hearing. Draft responses to pre and post-hearing motions.Prepares pre-hearing synopses and/or reports of cases that set forth the facts and issues in the case; the procedural history of the case; the medical and other evidence presented, the conflicts in the evidence, and evidence which needs further clarification; the employment record of the claimants; pleadings; issues in the case; and provisions of the laws related to the case and case law and its interpretation, which may be germane to the case. Carries out other duties to prepare cases for hearing.Confers with and responds to questions and correspondence from attorneys on procedural and legal aspects of the case.Confers with the ALJ and provides legal advice on cases and points of law. The work often requires extended and detailed consultation on the legal issues involved, presentation of the facts related to legal issues, evaluation of conflicting evidence and facts and weighing the facts, consideration of the inferences to be drawn, and examination of the effect of a particular decision and its relationship to case law and interpretations made by Boards and the Courts.Salary
$82,764 - $107,590/yearConditions of Employment
Must be at least 16 years old.Must be a U.S. Citizen.Requires a trial period if the requirement has not been met.Appointment to this position may require a background investigation.Qualifications
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.To qualify for an attorney position, applicants must possess a professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) with a
preference
that applicants have graduated in the top half of their Law School Class. Successful applicants would have excellent legal research and writing skills which may be demonstrated through law review, moot court, or as a research assistant. Applicants also must supply the following documents below.Bar Certificate:
be a member in good standing of the bar of a court of general jurisdiction of a state, territory or possession of the U.S.
Transcripts:
You must provide a copy of your law school transcript to be considered for this position. Verification of your academic degree(s) is necessary to determine your qualifications or eligibility for this position, you will be required to submit an official transcript for verification purposes before you are hired. However, unofficial transcripts may be submitted during the application phase of the process. Please note that your J.D. or LL. B degree must be conferred before you can begin working.
Writing Sample:
In addition to your transcripts applicants must also provide an unedited legal writing sample that is no more than ten (10) pages long with your application in order to receive further consideration.Education
A LL.B or J.D. is a requirement for this position. If you do not submit sufficient academic documentation necessary to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy. Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service. If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum course work requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.Other Information
Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the Required Documents section for additional requirements.This position is inside the bargaining unit. If the duty location is within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the Local 12, AFGE bargaining unit. If the duty location is outside the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the NCFLL bargaining unit.The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. As such, the Department is committed to fostering a workplace and workforce that promote equal employment opportunity, reflects the diversity of the people we seek to serve, and models a culture of respect, equity, inclusion, and accessibility where every employee feels heard, supported, and empowered.How to Apply
Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or have speech disabilities, please dial 711 to access telecommunications relay services.
To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, including submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section.Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration.
Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered.Important - Save your information before the 30 minute system timeout! For help, go to USAJOBS Help Center.BenefitsA 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. Learn more about federal benefits.Review our benefits.
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