Attorney Advisor

EEOC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) seeks an Attorney-Advisor at the GS-0905-12/13 level to join the Advice, Audits and External Reports Division (AAERD) within the Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs (OCLA).

You will provide legal analysis, guidance, and strategic support on policy matters and audits affecting the Commission's oversight and external communications. Ideal candidate has formal legal training with bar membership and experience in government or

Qualifications

• For GS-12: must have JD/LL.B from ABA-accredited law school, active Bar, 1 year of professional legal experience (GS-11 level).
• For GS-13: must have JD/LL.B from ABA-accredited law school, active Bar, 2 years of professional legal experience (GS-12 level).
• Second professional law degree (LL.M) may substitute for one year of experience; third degree (J.S.D) may substitute for one year beyond LL.M.

Responsibilities

• Advises the OCLA Director, OCLA Associate Director, and AAERD Director on policy and legal matters as they relate to applicable federal statutes and regulation.
• Assists in the development, administration, coordination, and execution of plans, policies, and procedures for the division.
• Assists in the overall effective discharge of OCLA functions.
• Briefs the OCLA Director, OCLA Associate Director, and AAERD Director on legal issues, including legal review of outreach and training materials.
• Provides legal interpretations and recommendations on strategies and approaches to matters that are highly sensitive and of a critical nature.
• Proposes, implements and assists, from a legal standpoint, in the management of Commission plans for accountability reports and audits within OCLA’s jurisdiction, including reports and audits conducted by the Government Accountability Office.

Job description

Summary

As an Attorney- Advisor at the GS-0905-12/13, you will be part of the Advice, Audits and External Reports Division (AAERD), Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs (OCLA), U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). If selected, you will serve as an Attorney-Advisor in AAERD performing a variety of assignments and duties.

Summary

As an Attorney- Advisor at the GS-0905-12/13, you will be part of the Advice, Audits and External Reports Division (AAERD), Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs (OCLA), U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). If selected, you will serve as an Attorney-Advisor in AAERD performing a variety of assignments and duties.

Duties

• Advises the OCLA Director, OCLA Associate Director, and AAERD Director on policy and legal matters as they relate to applicable federal statutes and regulation.
• Assists in the development, administration, coordination, and execution of plans, policies, and procedures for the division.
• Assists in the overall effective discharge of OCLA functions.
• Briefs the OCLA Director, OCLA Associate Director, and AAERD Director on legal issues, including legal review of outreach and training materials.
• Provides legal interpretations and recommendations on strategies and approaches to matters that are highly sensitive and of a critical nature.
• Proposes, implements and assists, from a legal standpoint, in the management of Commission plans for accountability reports and audits within OCLA’s jurisdiction, including reports and audits conducted by the Government Accountability Office.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Must have an Active BAR Membership in Good Standing. If selected, must maintain active bar membership in good standing while employed as an attorney with EEOC
• This position is in the Excepted Service

Qualifications

For the GS-12: 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 one year of professional legal experience with at least one year being equivalent to the GS-11 level.

For the GS-13: 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 two years of professional legal experience with at least one year being equivalent to the GS-12 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.

Education

This position has a basic education requirement listed under the Qualifications section of this announcement.

Foreign Education

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

Relocation expenses will not be paid.

You will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across EEOC.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, please refer to the agency contact information.

Attorneys appointed in the excepted service are required to maintain active membership in a bar within U.S. jurisdiction for the duration of their employment. Attorneys must provide documentation supporting active membership and good standing status (or equivalent) on at least an annual basis.

Veterans' Preference:

There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the EEOC considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their application submission documentation.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see: https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)

All employees of the Federal government are subject to the conflict of interest statutes and regulations including the Standards of Ethical Conduct that govern activities with outside organizations and reporting financial holdings. This position may require the incumbent to complete a confidential financial disclosure report within 30 days of appointment.

This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with the EEOC. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow the EEOC to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time.

Reasonable Accommodations Request:

The EEOC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the HR Specialist listed in this vacancy. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by‑case basis. TTY users may contact us via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-669-6820.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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