Attorney

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of General Counsel is searching for an Attorney in Nashville TN who is committed to public service and representing the interests of the VA.

This role reports directly to the Deputy Chief Counsel and is primarily responsible for advising and representing VA management on issues relating to employment and labor law, as well as providing advice on various health care related matters. The majority of the practice consists of litigating personnel cases before the EEOC, MSPB, FLRA and FMCS arbitrators appointed to hear negotiated grievance cases. The selected attorney also reviews and advises on various personnel matters including providing occasional training to management.

Preferred Experience:

+++Employment litigation experience before the EEOC, MSPB, FLRA and FMCS arbitrators is strongly preferred+++

• Recent litigation – civil or criminal
• Litigation settlement negotiation
• Recent trial experience
• Drafting motions, answering discovery, appearing before administrative/judicial forums
• Experience with bargaining-unit employees and various unions (e.g., AFGE, SEIU, NNU)
• Experience with federal-sector employment and labor law
• Experience with involuntary commitment proceedings

Grade level: GS-12, GS-13, or GS-14 upon hire, depending on experience; GS-14 is full promotion potential.

Why work at OGC?

• Compressed work schedule
• Opportunities for advancement towards GS-15 and SES positions
• Leadership development programs offered annually
• OGC offers CLE (Continuing Legal Education) qualified programs
• Interact with senior leaders on high level priorities
• Bar dues paid annually (budget determined)
• Opportunities to perform pro bono work

Benefits:

• Thrift Savings Plan (401(k) equivalent, with matching)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Minimum requirements:

• United States Citizen
• Juris Doctorate
• Unrestricted license to practice law in a State