Supervisory Attorney-Advisor (CR) (Assistant Regional Attorney)- TEMP PROMOTION/DETAIL
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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Attorney-Advisor (General), Office of Commissioner Kotagal
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
GS-9 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a lawyer for a commissioner at the U.S.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, providing legal advice on employment discrimination issues, helping prepare speeches and events, and handling administrative tasks like scheduling and social media.
It's a good fit for early-career attorneys who are passionate about workers' rights, enjoy research and writing, and can manage confidential tasks in a fast-paced office environment.
The role supports the commissioner's work in promoting equal employment opportunities across the country.
Key Requirements
- J.D. or LL.B. from an American Bar Association-accredited law school
- Active membership in a state bar
- Ability to provide legal advice on policy, litigation, and commission matters
- Experience in legal research and drafting documents like briefs and talking points
- Skills in coordinating outreach events and stakeholder engagement
- Proficiency in administrative tasks such as scheduling, travel planning, and social media content creation
- Willingness to work at EEOC Headquarters or a field office, including Salt Lake City
Full Job Description
As an Attorney-Advisor (General) at the GS-0905-11, you will be part of the Office of Commissioner Kotagal, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
If selected, you will be responsible for performing a variety of confidential assignments and duties; advising on policy and legal matters; and assisting the Commissioner in effectively discharging the legal activities of the office.
The selectee will be required to have a duty station at Headquarters or one of the 53 EEOC Field Offices. For the GS-11: You must have earned a professional law degree (J.D.
or LL.B.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be an active member of the BAR.
Professional legal education above the first professional law degree may be substituted for experience required as follows:(a) The second professional law degree (LL.M) may be substituted for one year of experience (b) The third law degree (J.S.D) may be substituted for one year of experience beyond the LL.M.
Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date specified in the vacancy announcement.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:
- Provides legal advice to the Commissioner on matters before the Commission, including proposed amicus briefs, federal sector decisions, and litigation.
- Prepares the Commissioner for speaking engagements, including by drafting talking points and remarks.
- Coordinates with stakeholders to organize outreach and education events for workers and advocacy organizations.
- Conducts research on pressing legal and policy issues.
- Develops content for the Commissioner’s social media accounts.
- Schedules the Commissioner’s travel and maintains the Commissioner’s calendar.
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