SOLICITOR

Summary

The incumbent of this position serves as Solicitor of the Board, reporting directly to the Board members, which positions are filled by Executive appointment and excepted by statute. The Board administers Title I of the Labor Management Relations Act of 1947, as amended, performing and directing all functions except those expressly reserved by law to the General Counsel or those delegated to the General Counsel by the Board.

Duties

The incumbent advises and consults with the entire Board on all matters arising before the Board for determination or decision, requiring attendance at all Board meetings, i.e., full Board meetings at which cases are reported and decided; meetings of the Board and the General Counsel; other meetings of an executive nature at which legal and policy matters, of substantive or administrative nature, are considered and decided. Advice is rendered on the following: on legal questions involving the Board's general operations and functions; on cases before the full Board for decision, which present major questions of law and policy, particularly with respect to legal sufficiency, principles, techniques, standards, policies and Board and Court precedents; on scope of Board functions with respect to the delegation by the Board to the General Counsel and to regional offices when specific operating problems or issues develop; on interpretation of provisions of the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, as amended, and related Acts; on general overall implication of Board decisions in light of probable future litigation and of Federal and State laws; on probable impact on Board and/or Agency as a whole of proposed legislation for NLRB and/or related Federal Agencies; on inter-agency proposals that may require negotiations between other agencies and the Board, and/or the Board and its General Counsel; on Board cases in the Courts of Appeals and the Supreme Court, contempt proceedings in the courts, out-of-court efforts to comply with Board orders, and on other related Federal and State Court proceedings. Reviews for the Board recommendations of the General Counsel not to enforce Board Orders in the courts, and, in important cases or those presenting unusual or specific legal problems, proposals for settlement and compliance with Board orders and court decrees; determines the appropriate course of action and advises the General Counsel's Office, accordingly, referring to the Board for decision only those cases which require establishment of new policy or modification of present Board policies. Reviews for the Board recommendations of the General Counsel as to whether certiorari should be sought in the Supreme Court, recommendations to seek injunctions under Sec. 10 (j) of the Act, proposals to proceed in contempt, and proposals to intervene or participate in state or federal court proceedings involving other parties; makes recommendations thereon to the Board; upon approval by the Board, issues appropriate notices to the officials of the General Counsel's organization. Reviews for the Board and recommends whether to deny or grant appeals from rulings of Administrative Law Judges during the course of hearings on complaint cases. At the direction of the Board, acts for the Board, in consultation with Office of Congressional and Public Affairs (OCPA), in conference at the White House, in contacts with Members of Congress, key officials of the Department of Justice and other Federal Agencies, Members of the Bar, and the general public, in giving legal opinions on questions involving the Board's operations and interpretations of the statute and the Board and Court decisions under it regarding the impact of proposed legislation on operations of the Board and/or Agency as a whole. Acts for the Board in contacts with officials of the General Counsel's organization and serves as the legal adviser to officials of the Executive Secretary's Office, the OCPA, and the Office of the Chief Information Officer, advising and consulting on cases or issues and furnishing legal interpretations in light of the Board's position and policies, and opinions on general questions of law and administration. On behalf of the Board, and in collaboration with OCPA, replies to inquiries from the White House, Members of Congress, Congressional Committees, officials of other Agencies, Members of the Bar, and the general public, interpreting the statute and the Board and Court decisions under it. Independently or upon referral from the Board, drafts legal documents and legal memoranda or correspondence, over own signature or that of Chairman of the Board, to effectuate the Board's decisions on matters of law and policy, not relating to the final decision of cases. Reviews for legal necessity and sufficiency and recommends to the Board proposals for changes in the Board's Rules and Regulations and Statements of Procedure. Reviews for legal sufficiency drafts of sections of the annual Performance and Accountability Report and other formal reports to Congress or the public, which have been prepared by other offices of the Agency. Upon request, acts for the Board Members in appropriate litigation requiring appearance in any Court on behalf of the Board. Performs miscellaneous activities which may be assigned for special study, opinion, and recommendation. Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications and evaluation

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. Rating and Ranking to determine "Best Qualified" applicants will be conducted by a panel of experts and will be based upon consideration of the degree to which applicants meet the mandatory knowledge, skills and abilities described in the ECQs and positive results from the assessment or structured interview process. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed above. ECQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Superior applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to Hiring and Talent Development for the Senior Executive Service

Education

Applicant must possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree and be a member of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. The selectee will be required to provide proof of current bar membership prior to appointment. ALL APPLICANTS must submit proof of successful completion of education requirements. This proof may consist of a law school transcript, copy of diploma from the applicant's law school, or other documentation which provides clear and specific proof of education, such as a current SF-50 demonstrating that the applicant is currently occupying a position in the 905 series. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements for this position if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence by the closing date of the announcement.

Benefits

The National Labor Relations Board offers career opportunities that feature competitive starting salaries and the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. You will enjoy a range of comprehensive and competitive employment benefits that include Work/Life Balance Programs (Alternative Work Schedules, Telework, Employee Assistance Program, and the Child Care Subsidy Program), the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, and the Transit Benefit Program.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes: Occupational Questionnaire Resume (See Content of Resume) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action Most Recent Performance Appraisal Active Bar Certification Any additional required documentation. Please follow the instructions listed below for submitting your complete application package. Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all instructions before you begin. To begin the process, click the APPLY button at the right side of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the SUBMIT MY ANSWERS button at the end of the process. If you have never applied through USA Jobs for a position with the Federal Civil Service, you will need to create a USA Jobs account. To change or update your application, simply reapply through My USAJOBS, before the closing date. New or updated resumes are considered "incomplete" applications until the required virus scan is cleared. To check the status of your application, log into your USA Jobs Account, select Application Status and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. Your complete application package (including required documents) must be received no later than 11:59 PM Eastern Standard on the closing date of this announcement. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. NOTE: OPM Form 1203-FX no longer exists.

Required documents

In addition to your responses to the occupational questionnaire and your resume, you must submit the following additional documents specific for this vacancy: Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, Your resume; (Content of Resume: Your resume that you choose to describe your job-related experiences will be used to verify your qualifications. Therefore, it is important that the information be specific, detailed where appropriate, and complete. Your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (indicating highest grade level held, tenure group, promotion potential and salary. Reinstatement eligibles should submit their SF-50 documenting their career appointment to SES if applying for noncompetitive consideration). Most Recent Performance Appraisal (Current federal service employees: If performance appraisal is not dated within the last year or if you are unable to provide a performance appraisal, an explanation why must be provided). Proof of Active Bar Certification is required. All materials must be received by 09/02/2026 to be considered for this announcement.

Additional information

PLACEMENT POLICY: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The National Labor Relations Board is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, genetic information, political affiliations, or any other non-merit factor. Applicants with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Agency's Selective Placement Coordinator by email here. NLRB offers a wide array of reasonable accommodations and programs for individuals with disabilities. (Note: for additional information for job seekers with disabilities, please click on the following website here. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION POLICY: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities as appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow instructions in the job announcement. VETERANS PREFERENCE DOES NOT APPLY TO THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov). Before entering on duty, you will be required to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e. You will need to provide the information annually. Privacy Act Information: The application materials you submit for this position contain information subject to the Privacy Act of 1978 (P.L. 93-579, 5 U.S.C. 552a). We are required to provide you with information regarding our authority and purposes for collecting the data; the routine uses which will be made of it, the effect, if any, of nondisclosure. You are entitled to the same information, as it pertains specifically to disclosure of your social security number. All Federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by direct deposit. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information) OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.