Summary The Office of the Solicitor's Front Office is seeking a Counsel/Senior Counsel who is passionate about delving into complex legal issues and making an impact on the lives on American workers. This role offers an exciting opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor to the Solicitor and Deputy Solicitors, playing a vital role in shaping legal activities that directly impact workers across the nation. We invite you to apply! Responsibilities Duties: The selected candidate will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and preparing a wide range of legal documents, including opinions, regulations, briefs, and motions. As part of a collaborative team, the selected candidate Senior Counsel will provide legal guidance to senior management officials, analyze legal issues, and offer recommendations to support informed decision-making. Notably, the selected candidate. Senior Counsel will participate in reviewing appellate recommendations, advising on Supreme Court and appellate court cases, and occasionally preparing briefs and requests for appellate review. Additional responsibilities include offering legal advice on policy matters and rulemaking, as well as analyzing significant departmental regulations. The selected candidate Senior Counsel may also prepare talking points and briefing materials for senior leadership to ensure clear communication regarding complex legal issues. In this role, the selected candidate Senior Counsel will engage with key stakeholders from government, business, and other groups, representing the views of the Solicitor in high-level conversations. As a counsel/Senior Counsel, the individual will have a vital role in influencing agency operations, assisting in the development of strategic plans and management documents, and ensuring that FOIA responses and other departmental communications are legally compliant. If you are an experienced legal professional prepared to address challenging legal issues, conduct advanced research, and make a meaningful impact on the American workforce, we encourage you to apply for the Counsel/Senior Counsel position at the Department of Labor. Join our dynamic team dedicated to protecting the rights and well-being of workers across the nation. This position is excluded from the bargaining unit. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. To qualify for an attorney position, applicants must possess a professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.); be a member in good standing of the bar of a court of general jurisdiction of a state, territory or possession of the U.S.; and have acquired the amount of experience indicated below for each grade level. Qualifying specialized experience for GS-15 includes: four (4) years of progressively responsible legal experience of a professional nature which demonstrates the ability to perform the work at this level. At least one year of qualifying experience, at this level, must be specialized experience as defined below. Specialized experience is defined as senior legal experience that has equipped the applicant with the necessary skills and abilities to perform the major duties of this position. NOTE: A LL.M. may be substituted for a maximum of one year of experience. Transcripts: You must provide a copy of your law school transcript to be considered for this position. Verification of your academic degree(s) is necessary to determine your qualifications or eligibility for this position, you will be required to submit an official transcript for verification purposes before you are hired. However, unofficial transcripts may be submitted during the application phase of the process. Please note that your J.D. or LL. B degree must be conferred before you can begin working. Education A LL.B or J.D. is a requirement for this position. If you do not submit sufficient academic documentation necessary to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy. Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service. If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum course work requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information. Additional Information Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the Required Documents section for additional requirements. Non-Supervisory Financial Disclosure (if applicable): This position is subject to the confidential financial disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). Therefore, if selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest(s) and your prospective position with DOL. This information will be required annually. The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION Click for Telework Eligibility Information Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy. The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act. Vacancy Information | U.S. Department of Labor Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions. All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71.
