Law Clerk (Trainee) (Honors Law Clerk)

This Law Clerk (Trainee) (Honors Law Clerk) position is with National Labor Relations Board (Other Agencies and Independent Organizations) in Phoenix, AZ. 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 resides in a Field Office of the National Labor Relations Board. The Field Offices represent the actual operating arm of the Agency, the means through which both the Board and the General Counsel reach the public. Key duties: • As a Law Clerk (Trainee) (Honors Law Clerk), GS-0904-11, typical work assignments in the Regions may include: Interviewing witnesses to ascertain their knowledge of the allegations; and Obtaining statement(s) of persons interviewed in an affidavit; and Conducting unfair labor practice investigations; and Assisting with drafting memoranda, motions and briefs. 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), General Counsel-Field position, 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. In addition to the Basic Eligibility Requirement, applicants must also meet the following: 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. View the full announcement and apply on USAJOBS.gov.