Supervisory Attorney Advisor (Employee Labor Relations)

Supervisory Attorney Advisor (Employee Labor Relations)

Department: Department of Justice

Location(s): Falls Church, Virginia

Salary Range: $167603 - $195200 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located in the Office of the General Counsel, Executive Office for Immigration Review, U. S. Department of Justice. Incumbent serves as a Supervisory Attorney Advisor - Employee/Labor Relations (ELR).

Major Duties:

• The Supervisory Attorney Advisor (ELR) manages the day-to-day operations of the Employee Labor Relations Unit (ELR). Duties include but are not limited to the following: Directing the work of attorneys engaged in complex and sensitive cases before Administrative Judges of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Merit Systems Protection Board, (MSPB), Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), and the Federal Service Impasses Panel (FSIP) that could establish agency and DOJ-wide precedents. Serving as the principal EOIR point of contact for the U.S. Attorney Offices, other DOJ offices and government agencies on legal matters affecting the ELR program and providing guidance and assistance on these issues. Providing oral and written legal guidance to key EOIR officials at Headquarters and to offices in the field on all aspects of federal employment law and federal labor-management relations. Overseeing the development of case strategy and tactics and the presentation of agency representation from initial complaint or charge until conclusion of the administrative process. Representing EOIR in determining whether adverse litigation decisions should be appealed, which may require that the incumbent persuade EOIR officials, or other DOJ officials to appeal the decision deemed unacceptable to the Agency. Providing technical and administrative supervision for the attorneys and professional staff within the ELR Unit. Plans the work to be accomplished by staff.

Qualifications: In order to qualify for the Supervisory Attorney Advisor (Employee Labor Relations) position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: Education: Applicants must possess an LL.B. or a J.D. degree. (Provide the month and year in which you obtained your degree and the name of the College or University from which it was conferred/awarded.) AND Licensure: Applicants must be an active member of the bar, duly licensed and authorized to practice law as an attorney under the laws of any state, territory of the U.S., or the District of Columbia. (Provide the month and year in which you obtained your first license and the State from which it was issued.) AND Required Experience: For GS-15: Applicants must have four (4) full years (48 months) of post J.D. or LL.B professional legal experience. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) Preferred Experience: The ideal candidate will have experience with the following: Providing technical and administrative supervision over attorneys and professional staff within an organization. Planning and assigning work to subordinate attorneys based on priorities and difficulty of the assignment. Providing input and advice to Senior Officials on policy decisions. Coordinating with other government offices and/or agencies on legal matters. NOTE: Qualifying experience is calculated only after receipt of J.D. or LL.B. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your assessment questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone number, email address, and employment information. Each position listed on your Resume must include: From/To dates of employment (MM/YYYY-MM/YYYY or MM/YYYY to Present); agency/employer name, position title, grade level(s) held, if applicable; hours, if less than full time; and duties performed. In addition, any experience on less than a full time basis must specify the percentage and length of time spent in performance of such duties. Writing Sample: In addition to the above-stated qualifications, applicants must submit a writing sample that demonstrates their ability to author legal documents to be considered for this position. Only the first 10 pages will be reviewed. This document cannot exceed 10 (ten pages). Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.

How to Apply: You must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement. * To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire, which can be previewed here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12827295. * Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. * It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. * To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. * To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Application Deadline: 2025-11-24