Attorney
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Nashville, TN, United States
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of General Counsel is searching for an Attorney in Nashville TN who is committed to public service and representing the interests of the VA.
This role reports directly to the Deputy Chief Counsel and is primarily responsible for advising and representing VA management on issues relating to employment and labor law, as well as providing advice on various health care related matters. The majority of the practice consists of litigating personnel cases before the EEOC, MSPB, FLRA and FMCS arbitrators appointed to hear negotiated grievance cases. The selected attorney also reviews and advises on various personnel matters including providing occasional training to management.
Preferred Experience
+++Employment litigation experience before the EEOC, MSPB, FLRA and FMCS arbitrators is strongly preferred+++
Recent litigation – civil or criminal
Recent trial experience
Experience with bargaining-unit employees and various unions (e.g., AFGE, SEIU, NNU)
Experience with federal-sector employment and labor law
Experience with involuntary commitment proceedings
Grade level: GS-12, GS-13, or GS-14 upon hire, depending on experience; GS-14 is full promotion potential.
Why work at OGC?
Compressed work schedule
Opportunities for advancement towards GS-15 and SES positions
Leadership development programs offered annually
OGC offers CLE (Continuing Legal Education) qualified programs
Interact with senior leaders on high level priorities
Bar dues paid annually (budget determined)
Opportunities to perform pro bono work
Thrift Savings Plan (401(k) equivalent, with matching)
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Juris Doctorate
Unrestricted license to practice law in a State
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This role reports directly to the Deputy Chief Counsel and is primarily responsible for advising and representing VA management on issues relating to employment and labor law, as well as providing advice on various health care related matters. The majority of the practice consists of litigating personnel cases before the EEOC, MSPB, FLRA and FMCS arbitrators appointed to hear negotiated grievance cases. The selected attorney also reviews and advises on various personnel matters including providing occasional training to management.
Preferred Experience
+++Employment litigation experience before the EEOC, MSPB, FLRA and FMCS arbitrators is strongly preferred+++
Recent litigation – civil or criminal
Recent trial experience
Experience with bargaining-unit employees and various unions (e.g., AFGE, SEIU, NNU)
Experience with federal-sector employment and labor law
Experience with involuntary commitment proceedings
Grade level: GS-12, GS-13, or GS-14 upon hire, depending on experience; GS-14 is full promotion potential.
Why work at OGC?
Compressed work schedule
Opportunities for advancement towards GS-15 and SES positions
Leadership development programs offered annually
OGC offers CLE (Continuing Legal Education) qualified programs
Interact with senior leaders on high level priorities
Bar dues paid annually (budget determined)
Opportunities to perform pro bono work
Thrift Savings Plan (401(k) equivalent, with matching)
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Juris Doctorate
Unrestricted license to practice law in a State
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