Attorney-Adviser

Department of Veterans Affairs
Durham, NC Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 12/7/2022 CLOSED ON 3/13/2023

Job Posting for Attorney-Adviser at Department of Veterans Affairs

Hello, the North Atlantic District of the Office of General Counsel for the Department of Veterans Affairs has a vacancy for a general attorney who will focus on labor and employment law and may also provide legal services in other areas such as health law, privacy law, and general legal issues. The position may be filled in either Durham, NC or Winston-Salem, NC. Please see below for more information.

Employer: Department of Veterans Affairs Office of General Counsel, North Atlantic District

Series and Grade: GS-0905 (Attorney-Adviser) 11-14 (grade depending on experience)

Salary Range: $68,915-$116,070-Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill

$66,214-$111,521-Winston-Salem

Promotion Potential: GS-14

Position Type: Full-Time Permanent

Duty Location: Durham, NC or Winston-Salem, NC (relocation expenses are not

authorized)

Job Summary: The attorney will provide litigation advocacy, advisory, consultation, and negotiation services to client facilities particularly in the North Carolina area, but also elsewhere in VA OGC’s North Atlantic District. Primary practice will be defensive employment and labor litigation. Great team environment. Excellent hours and benefits. A flexible telework policy provides for in-office attendance two days per two-week pay period.

Duties: The incumbent’s primary responsibilities are to represent and advise the Department of Veterans Affairs in personnel matters and litigation before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), Arbitrations pursuant to collective bargaining agreements, Disciplinary Appeals Boards conducted under 38 U.S.C. §§ 7461-7464, and VA Grievance Procedures. Additionally, the incumbent represents the VA at psychiatric commitment hearings, and advises VA officials concerning legal matters arising from and affecting the operations and mission of VA. The incumbent’s advice and opinions accurately apply Federal Laws and Regulations, State Laws, and VA Policies, Directives, and Handbooks, taking into account the effect upon Veterans, the public, and the overall mission and programs of the VA.

Qualifications: You must be a graduate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and a member in good standing of a bar. Strong preference for an experienced and practicing attorney. You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $66,214.00 - $116,070.00 per year

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow the CDC Guidelines and guidance from the Department of Veterans Affairs

Work Location: One location

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