Employment Law - General Attorney in Plano, TX

Government

Plano, TX

Employment Law - General Attorney in Plano, TX

Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Attorney (Employment Law - Merit Systems Protection Board)

**Job Responsibilities:**

The organization is seeking highly qualified attorneys to join the Merit Systems Protection Board Unit. The primary responsibilities for this role include:

- Handling a significant caseload before Administrative Law Judges and the Board.
- Providing legal advice to internal clients on matters related to employee discipline, USERRA, Wounded Warrior Leave, and other military-related issues.
- Delivering MSPB and USERRA training and representation to clients at all levels across the organization nationwide.
- Conducting legal research and preparing written materials for representing the organization and advising management officials.
- Participating in conferences necessary for representing or advising organizational officials.
- Advising management officials directly and representing the organization in legal matters involving external parties.
- Preparing responses to inquiries from Congress, government agencies, and the public.
- Drafting opinions, memoranda, decisions, regulations, testimonies, or formal filings in proceedings where the organization is a party.

**Education and Experience Information:**

- **Education Requirement:** Candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
- **Experience Requirement:** Applicants should have at least three years of experience in legal practice, primarily in employment law within federal courts or before the EEOC or MSPB. This should include current litigation experience such as discovery, drafting and filing motions, mediation, and participation in trials and hearings. Experience in handling MSPB matters must be documented in the applicant's resume.

Additional qualifications include:
- Ability to prepare legal documents independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to provide legal advice and services regarding regulations, practices, or other legal matters, and formulate opinions involving the analysis and interpretation of federal, state, and local laws.
- Ability to litigate cases before administrative bodies and federal courts.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including negotiation with third parties on behalf of clients and preparation of legal documents and presentations.
- Ability to conduct thorough legal research using various resources.

**Special Conditions:**

- Applicants must be a current member in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Bar Association.
- Knowledge of employment law, including Title VII, ADA, ADAAA, FMLA, ADEA, and FLSA, is required.
- Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening as part of the organization's requirement to maintain a drug-free workplace.
- Applicants must be . citizens or have permanent resident alien status.

**Salary Information:**

The salary for this position ranges from $129,280 to $196,180 per year, based on previous experience and current postal pay policies. The organization offers an excellent benefits package, including health and life insurance, a retirement plan, a savings/investment plan with employer contribution, flexible spending, and annual and sick leave.

**Benefits:**

A career with the . government provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to be rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the position type and whether it is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

**Application Process:**

Candidates must apply via the online application process at the organization's employment website. This includes creating an applicant profile and submitting an application for the position. Required documents include a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample (law school transcript optional). The application process involves two steps: creating a profile and submitting an application, with email confirmations sent for each step.

**Evaluation Process:**

Applicants will be evaluated based on how well they meet the specified qualifications. The organization is an equal opportunity employer, providing reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made to the examiner, selecting official, or local manager of Human Resources.

**Additional Information:**

The position requires occasional travel and is a permanent, full-time appointment. The job family series is 0905 Attorney, with no supervisory status, security clearance, or financial disclosure required. The announcement number is DE-12732592-25-LO, and the control number is 837258000. The position is open to . citizens, nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the ., with specific locations listed for vacancies.