Attorney Advisor

US Bureau of Justice Grants; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Civil Rights in Washington, DC, seeks an Attorney Advisor (GS-0905-13). You will provide legal analysis and guidance on civil rights compliance for grant programs and advise leadership and program offices on complex statutory requirements.

Requirements include a J.D. or LL.B., active bar membership, and at least 1.5 years of post-J.D./LL.B experience in interpreting civil rights law, conducting compliance reviews, or

Qualifications

• Must possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree from an accredited law school.
• Active member of the bar in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• At least 1.5 years of post J.D./LL.B legal experience in civil rights law interpretation, compliance reviews, or grant program review.

Skills

Legal analysis

Civil rights expertise

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Education

J.D. or LL.B. degree

Job description

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office for Civil Rights. OJP provides federal leadership, funding, and other critical resources to directly support law enforcement, combat violent crime, protect American children, provide services to American crime victims, and address public safety challenges, including human trafficking and the opioid crisis. To qualify for the position of Attorney Advisor, at GS-0905-13, you must meet the qualification requirements listed below.

1. Possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree from an accredited law school.
2. Be an active member of the bar in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction).
3. Have a minimum of one and a half (1.5) years of post J.D./LL.B legal experience, which must have been in at least one of the following areas:
   • Interpreting and applying civil rights laws, regulations, and legal precedents to novel or evolving fact patterns; providing well-reasoned legal guidance to leadership, program offices, and external stakeholders; and preparing substantive legal analyses to support informed agency decision-making;
   • Conducting civil rights compliance reviews by analyzing documentary evidence and data, coordinating information requests, interviewing grantee personnel, and assessing adherence to federal nondiscrimination laws; or
   • Reviewing proposed grant programs, solicitations, and policy or program changes to ensure compliance with statutory civil rights requirements; coordinating with the Civil Rights Division on overlapping enforcement matters; and contributing to interagency investigations and referrals.

You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/12/2026.

Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.

See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.