Temporary Attorney Advisor (OWR)

Duties This is a temporary position with a term of one year and one day.
There is potential for this term to be extended depending on workload and funding.
About the Role The Attorney Advisor, Office of Workplace Relations (OWR), reports to the Director of Workplace Relations (DWR) for the Ninth Circuit.
The incumbent will assist the DWR in various circuit-wide efforts related to workplace relations initiatives, goals, and education.
The incumbent will also assist the DWR in providing various services to individual courts or court units (e.
g.
, probation, pretrial services, and defender services offices) upon request, including written or oral surveys of staff, leadership or management coaching, and facilitating workplace communication.
The incumbent will provide expert guidance on EDR and workplace relations issues.
Representative Duties In coordination with the DWR, Deputy DWR, and other OWR staff, work on all aspects of the Ninth Circuit's workplace relations efforts for judicial employees, including strategic initiatives, communications, programming, training, and guidance.
Provide court units with sound advice, expert guidance, and recommendations on workplace relations, including best practices developed from evidence-based research, and coordination of internal and external resources.
Assist the DWR in developing and directing in-depth training to judges, court unit executives (CUEs), supervisors, and judiciary personnel on workplace relations topics, including management best practices, leadership, communication, handling difficult conversations, etc.
Serve as an expert on workplace relations-related issues for the Judicial Council and its committees, and for the Court of Appeals.
Staff Judicial Council committees as assigned and conduct research, analyze alternatives, prepare appropriate recommendations, and identify courses of action on matters submitted to Judicial Council committees.
In coordination with the DWR and Deputy DWR, assist in implementing the Ninth Circuit EDR Policy and related employment policies throughout the circuit.
As a backup to the DWR and Deputy DWR, provide confidential advice to employees pursuant to EDR Policy.
Assist the DWR and Deputy DWR to resolve workplace conduct matters.
Serve as a fact-finder or mediator of employment disputes in court units throughout the circuit and resolve issues through facilitated negotiations.
Provide employees, judges and local EDR coordinators circuit-wide with expert guidance on the EDR Policy, including explanations of processes, timelines, potential outcomes, and any applicable limitations.
Collaborate with other members of the Office of Workplace Relations to develop training or programming in response to EDR complaints.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.
S.
citizen or permanent resident in the process of applying for citizenship.
Successful applicants are provisionally hired pending results of background investigation and fingerprinting.
Positions with the U.
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Courts are "At-Will," Excepted service appointments, and may be terminated with or without cause by the OCE.
Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
The Court requires all its employees to be vaccinated against COVID 19 absent an exemption from the requirement based on a documented medical reason or a sincerely held religious belief.
The OCE reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the announcement, for any reason including but not limited to budgetary issues.
Said modifications may occur without prior written or other notice.
Equity Focused Employer We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace.
The OCE encourages applications from all qualified individuals and seeks a diverse pool of applicants in terms of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, disability, religion, and socio-economic circumstance.
Qualifications Required Qualifications Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Admission to practice before the highest court of any State, Territory, Commonwealth, or possession of the United States.
At least three years of attorney work experience in public service, business, or a law firm.
Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential information and to maintain strict confidentiality.
Demonstrated experience in developing and presenting training materials and resources.
Preferred Qualifications Experience with workplace investigations and dispute resolution processes or their equivalent.
Experience working directly with judges and court staff in a judiciary employment environment.
Skill in collaborative problem solving and consensus building.
Skill in strategic planning for short- and long-term training programs.
Superior writing, speaking, listening, and presentation skills.
Advanced ability to think critically and strategically, and to develop and implement innovative programs and practices.
Exceptional emotional intelligence and a track record of building strong working relationships with colleagues in diverse roles.
Education Please read the "Qualifications" section.
Additional information About the Office The Office of the Circuit Executive (OCE) serves the Ninth Judicial Circuit of the United States, which is the largest federal circuit in the country, comprising nine western states and two United States territories.
The OCE serves the Court of Appeals as well as all of the District Courts, Bankruptcy Courts, Probation and Pretrial Services Offices, and Federal Public Defender's Offices within the Ninth Circuit.
The OCE was created by statute to provide professional administrative staffing to circuit councils, which are composed primarily of judges engaged full-time in deciding cases.
The OCE provides administrative support to the Judicial Council of the Ninth Circuit and its various committees.
It also provides direct services to all judicial court units within the Circuit.
All OCE responsibilities flow from directives of the Judicial Council or the Chief Judge of the Ninth Circuit.
The OCE is organized around the Judicial Council's core functions.
The OCE is committed to providing professional support to the Judicial Council and all court units within the Ninth Circuit and ensuring the highest level of public trust in the administration of justice.
This support includes identifying needs, conducting studies, proactively developing and implementing innovative policies, providing training, providing public information and human resources support, coordinating building and IT projects, and advising the Judicial Council on procedural and ethical matters.
Position Details Location: this position is based at the James R.
Browning United States Courthouse at Mission and 7th Streets in San Francisco, California.
Remote work options (telework) may be available.
Rewards & Perks Salary: $97,483 - 158,458 (CL-29), depending on qualifications and experience.
Time off: 11 paid holidays, 13 vacation days, and 13 sick leave days per year.
After three years (including any prior federal work experience), vacation days accrue at a higher rate.
Benefits: Federal pension plan and optional employer-matching Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401K).
Choice of a variety of employer-subsidized federal health and life insurance plans.
Optional dental, vision, and long-term care coverage.
Flexible spending account to pay out-of-pocket health and dependent care expenses with tax-free dollars.
Public transit subsidy.
On-site gym (in Browning Courthouse).
Remote/Telework/Work-From-Home options may be available.
Benefits Review our benefits How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please read the "Next steps" section for more information.
Benefits Review our benefits Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Please read the "How to Apply" section.
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.
How to Apply Please submit a single PDF through the Career Portal that includes: a cover letter directly responding to this vacancy announcement, an up-to-date resume, and a list of three work references.
Only applications with a cover letter, resume, and references will be considered.
Agency contact information Human Resources Phone 4153557865 Email employment@ca9.
uscourts.
gov Address US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 95 Seventh Street San Francisco, CA 94103 US Next steps Priority consideration will be given to applicants who apply by November 27, 2023.
Position will remain open until filled.
Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents Please read the "How to Apply" section.
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.
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