Attorney Advisor

US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 98,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will perform a variety of assignments and duties as an Attorney-Advisor, contributing to EEOC's mission by providing legal guidance, analysis, and support across strategic communications and external reporting responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must hold ABA-accredited law degree (J.D. or LL.B.).
• Active member of the Bar.
• GS-12 requires 1 year professional legal experience, including 1 year at GS-11.
• GS-13 requires 2 years professional legal experience, including 1 year at GS-12.
• Eligibility requirements must be met within 30 days of the vacancy closing date.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Attorney-Advisor in AAERD performing a variety of assignments and duties.
• Work within the Advice, Audits and External Reports Division (AAERD) under the Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs (OCLA).

Skills

Professional legal experience

Education

J.D. or LL.B. (ABA-accredited)

Job description

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.

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.