Employment Law Attorney jobs in District of Columbia

Duties

• Defend the FBI throughout all phases of employment litigation, including class actions, pending nationwide before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Merit System Protection Board ("MSPB") and in ensuing appeals.
• Defend the FBI in whistleblower retaliation cases.
• Assist in representing the FBI in personnel-related litigation in the federal courts of the United States.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to the highest levels of FBI management on all aspects of personnel-related issues.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret clearance
• Selectee may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually.
• Travel is required

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

  Review our benefits

• 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.

  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes the following REQUIRED documents:

  • Your resume and cover letter

  • A writing sample, not to exceed 10 pages (preferably a legal brief or a motion demonstrating your writing ability and proficiency in legal analysis)

  • Proof of current and active bar association membership

  • Photocopy of Law School Transcripts

  • Current SF-50 (if external government employee)

  Please Note: FBI employees currently assigned to a General Attorney position do not need to provide Law School Transcripts or Proof of Bar Association Membership.
  
  Step 1 - Create a new email and attach all required electronic documents. Include contact information (phone number) and a brief introduction (2-3 sentences) in the body of the email.
  Step 2 - Title the subject of the email using the following format, indicating whether you are an internal or external candidate. Example: OGC_ELU_HQ_External/Internal
  Step 3 - Submit the completed application email to OGC-JOBS@fbi.gov.

• How to Apply

  To apply for the Attorney (Employment Law Unit) position, please click here.

  Agency contact information

  OGC Jobs

  Email

  ogc-jobs@fbi.gov

  Address

  Federal Bureau of Investigation
  935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
  Washington, DC 20535
  US

  Next steps

  Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.

• Fair and Transparent

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

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

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens.