General Attorney (Labor) - Honors Attorney Program

About this role

The National Labor Relations Board is hiring General Attorneys (Labor) through its 2027 Honors Attorney Program, with positions at headquarters and in field offices across the country. Honors attorneys work on labor law matters at the heart of American workplaces, including unfair labor practice cases and representation proceedings. The role is graded GS-12 and pays $102,415 to $133,142 per year, and applications close November 13, 2026. It suits recent law graduates and judicial clerks who want a public-service legal career with real case responsibility from the start.

Posted on November 04, 2026, this opening appears in our Government Jobs listings. The role is based on site in Washington, DC, so it suits candidates within commuting distance. The advertised pay for the position is $102,415 – $133,142/yr, as published by the employer. The sections below summarise the role in our own words: what you would be doing, what the employer expects, what is offered in return, and exactly how to apply.

Job snapshot

What you will do day to day

The employer's listing highlights the following as the main responsibilities of the role:

• Work on unfair labor practice investigations and cases
• Draft legal memoranda, briefs, and recommendations
• Support representation proceedings and hearings
• Research labor law questions for senior attorneys
• Present case analyses to Board and regional staff

What you will need

• A law degree from an accredited law school
• Bar membership or eligibility for admission
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Interest in labor and employment law
• Ability to meet federal hiring eligibility requirements

This role suits a candidate who is comfortable with formal processes, documentation, and eligibility rules, and who values long-term stability and public service.

Pay and benefits

The advertised salary range for this position is $102,415 – $133,142/yr, as published by National Labor Relations Board. Final offers in US hiring typically depend on experience, qualifications, and location, and the official listing remains the authoritative source for pay details. Alongside pay, weigh the benefits below — health cover, paid leave, and retirement contributions can add significant value on top of the base figure.

Benefits listed by the employer

• Federal GS-12 salary of $102,415 to $133,142
• Federal health, retirement, and leave benefits
• Structured honors program with mentoring
• Positions at headquarters and nationwide field offices
• A public-service legal career with real casework

How to apply

1. Read the requirements above carefully and check you meet the essentials — US employers screen against them closely.
2. Update your résumé so the skills named in this listing are easy to find, using the same wording where it honestly matches your experience.
3. Click the Apply button on this page. It takes you to the source listing (USAJOBS), where the original posting is linked — always confirm the role, pay and deadline there before applying.
4. Complete every field of the application on the source listing and double-check your contact details before submitting.
5. Keep a note of the posting date and job title so you can follow up politely if you have not heard back within two weeks.

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