Supervisory Attorney-Advisor (General)
Department: Department of Justice
Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia
Salary Range: $169279 - $197200 Per Year
Job Summary: This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the link below: Supervisory Attorney Legal Careers | Supervisory Attorney Advisor (LEL) | United States Department of Justice
Major Duties:
- About the Office The Office of Human Capital supports the Department's mission of administering justice by developing and implementing policy and programs, providing guidance, and leading efforts to attract, develop, and retain high performing employees. The Law and Employment Law Office (LEL) of the Office of Human Capital (OHC) has a department-wide policy and oversight role in Employee Relations and Employment Law. LEL is responsible for providing advice to component employee relations staff and General Counsels' Offices on matters relating to performance, disciplinary and adverse actions, claims of reprisal, and the Department's Agency Grievance Procedure. LEL works with and provides advice and guidance to managers and Employment Relations staff throughout the Department on drafting notices of discipline and adverse actions and responses to employee grievances. LEL also advises component General Counsel offices and Labor Relations staffs on unfair labor practices, arbitration awards, negotiability claims and representation matters. LEL is also the Agency-Head Designee for all collective bargaining agreements. LEL also provides legal advice on Human Resources Staff issues when requested. LEL staff also represent the Department before the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and coordinates and implements the Department's LEL training programs. Job Description The Labor and Employment Law Office (LEL) is seeking an experienced Supervisory Attorney Advisor to provide legal advice and guidance on the most difficult labor and employment issues faced by the Department, many of which involve novel circumstances or conflicting precedents. The major duties include: Interacts with a broad cross-section of Department officials, including senior Department officials; the General Counsel's offices throughout the Department; and Labor and Employment Relations representatives in various components. Works in conjunction with the Civil Division's Commercial Litigation and Appellate Branches, as well as the Office or the Solicitor General, in actions before the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) and the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) in those labor and employment cases which impact most significantly the Department's (or its components') ability to carry out its mission. Administering the Department's directives on subjects such as the administrative grievance procedure, employee-management relations, alternative dispute resolution, and disciplinary adverse actions. Analyzes ER and LR policy issues for the Department and prepares comments and/or briefing materials on proposed regulations and/or legislation pertaining to these subjects. Acts as Agency Head Designee for all Department collective bargaining agreements. Provides and counsel and drafts decisions on security clearance revocation appeals for the Department's Access Review Committee (ARC). Responds to all data requests from OPM, OMB and Congressional offices related to Labor and Employment law matters. Represent the Department in litigation matters before the MSPB, EEOC and FLRA. Provide ER and LR training to components and offer guidance regarding the use of alternative dispute resolution in administrative processes. Conduct extensive legal research involving complex legal questions and develop options to the highest levels of the Department; routinely review statutory provisions, federal court decisions, and administrative agency rulings. Develop ER procedures or policies for implementation across the Department. Supervise a group of employees by providing administrative and technical supervision.
Qualifications: Qualifications Must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 3-years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience Must be a U.S. citizen already employed by the U.S. Department of Justice or the U.S. Government Must have three years of legal advisory, legal research, and policy development experience in Employment Law
How to Apply: ***** If you would like to be considered for the position of Supervisory Attorney-Advisor (LEL) (GS-0905-15), please submit your application to JMDOHCFrontOffice@jmd.usdoj.gov ***** Note: The application materials are required to be submitted electronically as a PDF file by all applicants (including attorneys currently appointed to positions in the Department of Justice) and e-mailed to JMDOHCFrontOffice@jmd.usdoj.gov with the subject line "SUPERVISORY ATTORNEY ADVISOR - LEL-001". Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please reference "SUPERVISORY ATTORNEY ADVISOR - LEL-001" in the e-mail subject line and in your cover letter. No telephone calls please.
Application Deadline: 2026-03-27