General Attorney (Civil Rights)

Full Job Description

As a General Attorney (Civil Rights) at the GS-0905-14, you will be part of the Internal Litigation Division, Office of General Counsel, with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

If selected, you will provide primary legal assistance and representation to the Commission and its officials in litigation initiated by Commission employees, as well as handle administrative matters adjudicated through various administrative forums.

For the GS-14: You must have earned a professional law degree (J.D.

or LL.B.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member of the BAR, and have three years of professional legal experience with at least one year being equivalent to the GS-13 level.

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 (e.g., time-in-grade and qualification 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:

• Prepares briefs, conducts hearings in administrative forums, and collaborates with the U.S. Attorney on the defense of internal federal litigation matters.
• Performs detailed legal research and analyzes complex factual and legal issues.
• Develops litigation strategies, legal arguments, and participate in required judicial and administrative proceedings.
• Prepares litigation documents such as motions, memoranda, and petitions.
• Collaborates with the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer, Employee and Labor Relations Division on union matters, including defending the Commission in arbitrations and unfair labor practices.