National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU)
District of Columbia
Grade: 13
Base Salary: $117,962. Actual salary will be determined based on skills and experience. Bargaining/Non-Bargaining: Bargaining
Management/Non-Management: Non-Management Location: Washington, DC
Deadline to Apply: December 27, 2024
The National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) is the nations largest independent union of federal employees, representing employees in 36 federal agencies and departments. NTEU is the voice of the federal workforce on Capitol Hill, in the courts, at bargaining tables, and in the media. We fight for fair pay and benefits, improved working conditions, and other issues that affect the working lives of federal employees.
There is a vacancy in the Office of General Counsel for an Assistant Counsel . The Assistant Counsel represents NTEU in litigation before administrative tribunals, the federal district courts, the Court of Federal Claims, the courts of appeals, and the Supreme Court. The incumbent also advises the General Counsel on general legal questions raised by other components within NTEU. In doing so, they assist NTEU in continuing to fulfill its mission:
To organize federal employees to work together to ensure that every federal employee is treated with dignity and respect
NTEU places a high value on diversity of experiences and perspectives and encourages applications from all qualified individuals from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LBGTQ+ individuals, and persons with disabilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. Other duties may be assigned.
Conduct legal research and prepare written material for use in representing NTEU and its members.
Draft motions, pleadings, and briefs as well as advocacy-focused content.
Collaborate with other counsel and staff on litigation strategies.
Represent NTEU in litigation before administrative tribunals, the federal district courts, the Court of Federal Claims, the courts of appeals, and the Supreme Court.
Qualifications
The role requires a candidate with strong interpersonal skills, a high degree of maturity, a willingness to learn, and a desire to manage a challenging workload involving high-stakes litigation. An ideal candidate must be able to:
Independently draft well-researched briefs, motions, pleadings, responses, and other legal documents.
Provide legal advice involving the analysis and interpretation of constitutional, statutory and administrative law.
Litigate cases before administrative bodies and in the federal courts.
Communicate orally and in writing, including the ability to negotiate with third parties on behalf of NTEU and its members.
Effectively manage numerous matters across multiple areas and set priorities independently.
Education
Any candidate must be a graduate of an ABA accredited law school and have demonstrated strong academic performance. Candidates must be eligible to waive into the District of Columbia bar if they are not already members.
Experience
At least 3 years of experience in legal practice, preferably in federal court. One year of experience may be met through the completion of a judicial clerkship if completed by the time of hire.
How to Apply
Qualified individuals should submit a resume and writing sample (no longer than 10 pages) by email by close of business on Friday, December 27, 2024 to:
Julie M. Wilson, General Counsel National Treasury Employees Union 800 K Street, NW
Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20001 Julie.Wilson@nteu.org
800 K Street, NW, Suite 1000, Washington DC 20001-8022 | (202) 572-5500 | NTEU.org
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