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If you are committed to making a difference, motivated by intellectual challenges, and interested in labor-management relations, we encourage you to apply.

To be considered for an appointment with the NLRB you must supply all of the information required in OPM Form OF 510, "Applying for a Federal Job," and the specific additional information outlined in the Vacancy Announcement of the job in which you are interested. You may supply this information via a resume, OPM Form OF 612"Optional Application for Federal Employment," the previously utilized Form SF 171, or any other written format you choose [Click here for "Application Forms"]. If you choose to use an application format other than the OPM Form OF 612, you may find it helpful to use the form as a guide to ensure that all necessary information is available to us as we consider your application for employment.

Click the appropriate link below for additional information that must be included in your application:

Your application package will be reviewed, and you will be advised if an interview is necessary.

Field applicants are interviewed in the field office nearest to them, although they may be applying for a position in another field office (search for your nearest NLRB office). Applications that merit further consideration are forwarded to our Washington, DC headquarters where all final hiring determinations are made.

Board Attorneys
National Labor Relations Board
Office of the Executive Secretary
1099 14th St., NW.
Washington, DC 20570-0001
202-273-1940

General Counsel's Office Attorney positions
Visit Applying for Attorney Positions, Office of the General Counsel

Field Attorney & Field Examiner positions
Submit your application package to the Regional Director at the field office nearest you. Search for your nearest NLRB field office.

Other headquarters positions
National Labor Relations Board
Human Resources Branch
1099 14th St., NW.
Washington, DC 20570-0001
202-273-0044
202-273-3900

Honors Program
Learn more about the NLRB's Attorney Honors Program for qualified third- year law students, full-time graduate law students, and judicial law clerks.

Student Positions: Law & Non-Law
Learn more about the NLRB's programs for both college and high school students. Programs can be either paid or unpaid and include the Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP), Student Career Experience Program (SCEP), Student Volunteer Service Program, and the Peggy Browning Fund for law student internships.

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