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Associate Counsel – Office of House Employment Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives
Position Available: Associate Counsel
Vacancy Announcement Number: CLK-008-11
Office/Location: U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.
Closing Date: December 2, 2011
Salary Level/Range: Up to $128,384.00
Proposed Starting Date: Immediate
Job Summary:
Provides legal counsel in a non-partisan fashion to employing offices of the House of Representatives on employment and labor matters, under the general supervision of the Counsel. Conducts legal research, drafts legal documents and pleadings, and conducts training on employment law issues. Develops litigation strategies and settlement opportunities. Independently develops trial and post-trial plans and litigates cases before the Office of Compliance and the U.S. District Courts.
Qualifications:
Temperament to communicate with a variety of personalities in a tactful, pleasant and professional manner. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Must have a law degree and be licensed to practice in any state, and have extensive knowledge of federal employment laws. A minimum of five years of litigation experience and the ability to work in a team-oriented work environment is required. Must be detail oriented.
Applicant Instructions:
Interested individuals should fax or email a cover letter and resume to:
Ms. Lisa Jolly
Office of House Employment Counsel
1036 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Fax: (202) 225-7033
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Provides legal counsel in a non-partisan fashion to employing offices of the House of Representatives on employment and labor matters, under the general supervision of the Counsel. Conducts legal research, drafts legal documents and pleadings, and conducts training on employment law issues. Develops litigation strategies and settlement opportunities. Independently develops trial and post-trial plans and litigates cases before the Office of Compliance and the U.S. District Courts.
Requirements:
Temperament to communicate with a variety of personalities in a tactful, pleasant and professional manner. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Must have a law degree and be licensed to practice in any state, and have extensive knowledge of federal employment laws. A minimum of five years of litigation experience and the ability to work in a team-oriented work environment is required. Must be detail oriented.
Closing Date: 10/30/2010
Salary Level/Range: Up to $128,384.00
Applicant Instructions:
Interested individuals should fax or email a cover letter and resume to:
Ms. Lisa Jolly
Office of House Employment Counsel
1036 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Fax: (202) 225-7033
email hidden; JavaScript is required
No telephone calls please.
Disclaimer:
Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check. Employment with the U.S. House of Representatives is at-will. This position has been determined to be exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. EOE.
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