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US House of Representatives Job Application Online – Senior Associate Counsel at U.S. House of Representatives

U.S. House of Representatives

Full-Time

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08 Dec → 07 Jan

Expired

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U.S. House of Representatives announced job openings for the position of US House of Representatives Job Application Online – Senior Associate Counsel on Full Time basis located in Washington, DC Please read the job details carefully before applying.

Job Title: US House of Representatives Job Application Online – Senior Associate Counsel
Company Name: U.S. House of Representatives Job Location: Washington, DC Job Type: Full Time Job Category: Legislative Offices Job Link Expiry: 2022-12-30 Posted on: Jobbry.net

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Summary The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of 10,000 House Members, Officers and staff. The CAO organization comprises more than 650 technical and administrative staff working in a variety of areas, including information technology, finance, budget management, human resources, payroll, child care, food and vending, procurement, logistics and administrative counsel. Responsibilities The incumbent will serve in the Office of Employee Advocacy as complainant-side counsel. Attorneys in this position provide legal assistance, consultation and, when applicable, representation to covered employees of the House of Representatives on matters covered by the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 and its 2018 Reform Act. The basis for the office and the attorneys in this position was established by House Resolution 724 of the 115th Congress (February 2018).This non-partisan legal position requires skilled and motivated professionals who are adept at identifying key issues, analyzing complex fact patterns, developing keen strategy, and applying the wide range of laws that are made applicable to the House of Representatives by the Congressional Accountability Act. In their legal role, professionals in this position must interact well with their clients, the public, their colleagues, and opposing counsel. Further, attorneys in this position must have the ability to collaborate well with other legal and non-legal offices of the House whose functions relate to the mission of providing sound legal guidance and representation to House employees.The duties for Senior Associate Counsel with the Office of Employee Advocacy, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, U.S. House or Representatives include:Providing information and assistance to House employees who have questions about their workplace rights and/or seek help with securing workplace benefits or attributes to which they are entitled under applicable laws.Serving as a legal advisor and litigation attorney on behalf of House employees who believe they have been subjected to harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or another violation of their employee rights.Handling litigation and advising as complainant’s counsel in matters under the statutes made applicable to House employees under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Rehabilitation Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute, and the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act.Representing House employees in counseling, mediation, hearings and other litigation before the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights, Committee on Ethics, Office of Congressional Ethics, and other administrative bodies. Such representation includes conducting fact-finding interviews; preparing, claims, motions and briefs; eliciting testimony at evidentiary and fact-finding hearings; and filing hearing submissions.Providing superior oral advocacy at hearings and well organized and well researched written products under deadlines.Providing input on training, policy and regulatory initiatives.Comprehensively researching and staying abreast of developing law. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample.Applicants must meet the following requirements:Be a graduate of an accredited college or universityBe a graduate of an accredited law school with a J.D. or LL.B degreeBe an active member in good standing of a state, United States territory, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico barPossess at least eight (8) years of professional legal experience following law school graduationPossess litigation and counseling experience in labor, union, and employment law Education Additional Information

Job Responsibilities

  • Responsibilities The incumbent will serve in the Office of Employee Advocacy as complainant-side counsel
  • Attorneys in this position provide legal assistance, consultation and, when applicable, representation to covered employees of the House of Representatives on matters covered by the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 and its 2018 Reform Act
  • In their legal role, professionals in this position must interact well with their clients, the public, their colleagues, and opposing counsel
  • Further, attorneys in this position must have the ability to collaborate well with other legal and non-legal offices of the House whose functions relate to the mission of providing sound legal guidance and representation to House employees
  • Such representation includes conducting fact-finding interviews; preparing, claims, motions and briefs; eliciting testimony at evidentiary and fact-finding hearings; and filing hearing submissions
  • Providing superior oral advocacy at hearings and well organized and well researched written products under deadlines
  • Providing input on training, policy and regulatory initiatives
  • Comprehensively researching and staying abreast of developing law

Requirements / Qualifications

  • Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample

  • Applicants must meet the following requirements:Be a graduate of an accredited college or university

  • Be a graduate of an accredited law school with a J.D. or LL.B degree

  • Be an active member in good standing of a state, United States territory, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico bar

  • Possess at least eight (8) years of professional legal experience following law school graduation

  • Possess litigation and counseling experience in labor, union, and employment law Education Additional Information

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