Senior Counsel for Employment Job in Washington DC, DC

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to everyday risks and discomforts, and
requires the use of normal safety precautions. Work requires frequent walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds, as well as regular use of typical office equipment, software programs, and methods of communication such as a computer, email, telephone, and photocopier. Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required for performance of duties. Work also requires physical presence in the office, except as otherwise required by the Office of the Secretary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Work requires Juris Doctorate degree, and a minimum of eight years of experience defending
employment claims and advising employers regarding compliance with federal and state employment laws.

Work requires the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of federal employment laws, labor laws, constitutional law, and rules of court.

Basic knowledge of the Senate as an institution preferred.

Demonstrated ability to research and analyze complex legal issues.

Demonstrated ability to write coherent, accurate, and persuasive legal briefs and motions for trial and appellate courts and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Knowledge of modern legal practices, including the Electronic Discovery Reference Model, and
research resources, including LEXIS and/or WESTLAW.

Knowledge of and experience using electronic discovery platforms.

Ability to operate a computer and utilize applicable software packages.

Ability to provide accurate legal advice and to exercise independent judgment in defending clients at trial and appellate court levels.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Senators, staff of the Office of the Vice President, Chiefs of Staff, Administrative Directors, and Senate Officers.

Ability to exercise independent judgment in determining and implementing the client’s best defense strategy in lawsuits.

Ability to professionally handle confidential/sensitive matters and materials.

Ability to concentrate for long periods of time and to pay careful attention to detail.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, on a one-on-one basis, to large groups, and before courts.

Ability to assign, direct, and review work of subordinate staff.

Ability to work extended and unscheduled hours as dictated by workload and caseload.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Licensed and in good active standing to practice law from a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.

The Secretary of the Senate is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email resumes@sec.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.