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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · 6 days ago

Attorney

positionSt. Petersburg, FL
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$90K/yr - $164K/yr

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Attorney committed to public service and representing the interests of the VA. This role involves advising and representing VA management on employment and labor law issues while litigating personnel cases before various administrative bodies.

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Hiring Manager
Trevor Falnes
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Responsibilities

Advising and representing VA management on issues relating to employment and labor law
Providing advice on various health care related matters
Litigating personnel cases before the EEOC, MSPB, FLRA and FMCS arbitrators
Reviewing and advising on various personnel matters
Providing occasional training to management

Qualification

Employment litigationFederal-sector labor lawJuris DoctorateUnrestricted law licenseTrial experienceLitigation negotiationDrafting motionsTraining managementPro bono work

Required

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

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

Company

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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Welcome to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Official LinkedIn page.
dateFounded in 1989
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.va.gov

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Charles Worthington
Chief Technology Officer
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Helga Rippen
Chief Interoperability and Veteran Access Officer
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