Job Summary

Make a difference as the Clerk of the Appellate Boards serving as the public-facing officer for the three Boards at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), ensuring timely, efficient, fair and impartial adjudication of appeals of workers' claims. The position supports DOL's three Appellate Adjudicatory Boards: the Benefits Review Board (BRB), the Administrative Review Board (ARB), and the Employees' Compensation Appeals Board (ECAB). This position reports to the BRB's Chair/Chief Judge.

Job Description

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 for the grade level below. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. POSITION TITLES ALONE CANNOT BE USED TO DETERMINE IF YOU ARE QUALIFIED. PLEASE LIST DATES IN MM/DD/YYYY FORMAT. THIS IS IMPERATIVE IN DETERMINING WHETHER YOU HAVE AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF CREDITABLE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE. DATES WILL NOT BE ASSUMED. GS-15: Applicants must have four (4) years of post-law school legal experience of a professional nature which demonstrates the ability to perform the work at this level. At least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying experience must be specialized experience commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position at a level close to the work of this job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the job. Specialized experience is described as the ability to lead subordinate staff; to provide strategic leadership and effectively manage both operational challenges and personnel issues to maintain organizational excellence; and to foster impactful inter-organizational relationships and guide and mentor others. Specialized experience also includes demonstrated knowledge of court procedures and operations; experience utilizing current and emerging case process management technologies like those used by the federal courts and similar federal agencies; proficiency in applying analytical, research, and writing skills; familiarity in evaluating and reviewing case records, filings, and motions; and experience in advising and making recommendations to judges, attorneys, or the equivalent. NOTE: An LL.M. may be substituted for a maximum of one year of experience. Applicants also must supply the following documents below. Bar Certificate: You must submit documentation verifying that you are a member of the Bar in good standing of any State, territory, or possession of the U.S. 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; therefore, you will be required to submit an official transcript before you are hired. However, you may submit unofficial transcripts 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. Writing Sample: You must also provide a legal writing sample that is no more than ten (10) pages in length. This work must be your own, not edited by someone else.