Attorney-Adviser (General)

Department of Defense • Tracy, CA

37d

About The Position

Incumbents will serve as an Attorney-Adviser (General) in the Office of Counsel, Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Distribution, a Major Subordinate Command, located in Tracy, CA. Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Incumbents will serve as an Attorney-Adviser (General) in the Office of Counsel, Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Distribution, a Major Subordinate Command, located in Tracy, CA.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• This is an Excepted Service position.
• Tour of Duty: Flexible (https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Join-Our-Team/Benefits/#Work)
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: No
• Financial Disclosure Requirement: Required
• This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA General Counsel, Distribution in Tracy, CA.
• 1) The first professional law degree (LLB. or J.D.);
• 2) Proof that you are licensed and a member in good standing with the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. Annual bar certification cards issued from your state of licensure are not considered acceptable. Proof is a "certificate of good standing" issued by your state of licensure dated within 6 months of the closing date of this announcement or a screenshot of your bar status taken from your state of licensure website that is dated within 6 months of the closing date of this announcement or sworn statement to that effect. If there is not a date on the screen shot, you must provide a statement signed by you on the date that the screen shot was created. The successful applicant selected for employment must provide a "certificate of good standing" issued by their respective bar showing they are in good status and in active status prior to appointment.
• 3) In addition to 1 and 2 (listed above), each grade level has the following qualification requirements:
• You must possess professional legal experience in excess of 2 years commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Security Clearance: This position is designated Non-Critical Sensitive. If selected, you must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. If you are unable to obtain this level of security clearance (as a result of undisclosed or disclosed background issues), within a reasonable period of time (as defined by the agency), the employment offer may be withdrawn. In addition, incumbent is subject to periodic re-investigation to maintain security eligibility in accordance with DoD 5200.2-R.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience in Federal personnel and labor law matters pertaining to equal employment opportunity, personnel law, and union-management rights.
• Experience in litigating cases before the Merit Systems Protection Board, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Federal Labor Relations Authority, Arbitration, and Alternative Dispute Resolution, including experience in preparing persuasive arguments in pleadings, trial briefs, motion practice, settlement negotiations, witness preparation, and discovery.
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills and client relationships, and the ability to interact well with senior government officials on controversial and sensitive issues, including successfully advising management against taking inappropriate courses of action.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive legal advice and client support in core practice areas: Employment Law/Employee Discipline, Labor Relations, Equal Employment Opportunity, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and all aspects of administrative investigations.
• Represents DLA in various judicial/administrative forums including Merit Systems Protection Board, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Federal Labor Relations Authority, arbitrations, and unemployment hearings.
• Independently prepares required pleadings and other documents; initiates/responds to discovery procedures; interviews witnesses; files appropriate motions; prepares and files briefs; recommends/conducts settlement negotiations where appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees