Litigation Attorney

Litigation Attorney

U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

This announcement will fill multiple vacancies in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). We are hiring attorneys with Federal and/or administrative litigation experience, preferably in employment law.

• First chair litigation before administrative agencies on a broad range of employment and labor matters including adverse actions, reductions in force, suitability, labor relations, and discrimination.
• Serve as lead counsel in important and sensitive litigation before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA).
• Prepare cases for litigation, including writing motions, briefs, and other papers, conducting discovery, and participating in administrative hearings.
• Make recommendations regarding settlement of litigation and appeal of adverse decisions, including exercising OPM’s statutory authority to obtain review of adverse MSPB decisions with substantial impact on the civil service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Males born after 12‑31‑59 must be registered for Selective Service. Suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation. May be required to complete a probationary period. This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit.

• One or more years of post‑Juris Doctorate legal work experience such as a judicial clerkship or general law practice.
• A J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Active membership, in good standing, of the Bar of a State, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• For GS‑12:
  At least one year of experience; GS‑13:
  At least two years progressively responsible experience; GS‑14:
  At least three years; GS‑15:
  At least four years.
• For GS‑11:
  Less than one year of post‑J.D. experience, with academic standing in the upper third of the graduating class, advanced educational attainment, or significant summer clerk experience.

• Experience “first chairing” MSPB, EEO, or federal litigation.
• Excellent customer service and sound judgment in challenging situations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• High competence in legal research and analysis, including integrating facts and law to make sound decisions, even under compressed time frames.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a demanding environment.
• Willingness to consider diverse perspectives and navigate changing circumstances.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and competing priorities concurrently.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships within and outside OGC.
• Must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Legal
• Government Administration