Law Clerk (Trainee) (Honors Law Clerk)

This position is established as part of the National Labor Relations Board Honors Program. The Honors Program supports positions working in three different program areas: Board, General Counsel- Headquarters, and General Counsel-Field. This position is specifically for the General Counsel Headquarters program area. The purpose of this position is to provide experience that exposes the employee to the full range of agency legal practices. Major duties: As a Law Clerk (Trainee) (Honors Law Clerk), GS-0904-11, typical work assignments in the General Counsel at Headquarters may include: Drafting district court and appellate briefs - with direct supervision; and Drafting memoranda recommending whether to issue complaint in complex cases - with direct supervision; and Assisting attorneys with investigations, preparing for trials and trials involving all aspects of civil and criminal contempt proceedings of court judgments and litigation in aid of enforcement of judgment - with direct supervision; and Drafting various motions and other pleadings and participates in settlement and mediation sessions - with direct supervision; and Performing in-depth legal research to uncover applicable Court and Board decisions and/or any prior determinations of the General Counsel, as well as pertinent adjudications of other Federal and State administrative agencies - with direct supervision. Qualifications: All qualifications and eligibility requirements specified in the announcement must be met by the closing date of the job announcement. Ideal Candidate Statement The Ideal Candidate for the Law Clerk (Trainee) (Honors Law Clerk) will have a strong academic law school record. Course study relevant to industrial, labor law and/or labor relations or similar courses in employment are preferred. The candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills. Basic Eligibility Requirement In order to meet the basic eligibility requirements, applicants must have at least one of the following: A GPA of 3.0 (out of a 4.0) or above (or equivalent) or are in the top 25% of their law school class or their school does not use a numerical GPA/rank; OR Have previously interned or worked at the NLRB or another labor agency; OR Have other specialized labor law or labor relations experience. Minimum Qualifications To be eligible for the GS-0904-11 Law Clerk (Trainee) (Honors Law Clerk) position and grade, applicants must meet all of the following qualifications: Must be pursuing their first professional law degree (J.D. or LL.B) at an American Bar Association-accredited law school with an anticipated graduation date no later than June 2027; AND Must not be barred/licensed at the time of application. These qualifications must be fully supported and articulated in an applicant's resume to receive consideration.