Civil Rights Attorney — Discrimination Law & Policy

US Offices, Boards and Divisions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice seeks experienced attorneys to work on significant and complex issues enforcing federal statutes and executive orders that prohibit discrimination across voting, education, employment, housing, police services, and public programs. Applicants must hold a J.D.

from an ABA-accredited law school, be an active member of the bar, and meet the minimum post‑J.D. experience for the grade level.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, active bar in good standing, and post‑professional experience appropriate to GS level.

Responsibilities

• Work on significant and complex issues to enforce federal statutes and executive orders prohibiting discrimination in voting, education, employment, housing, police services, public accommodations and programs.

Job description

The Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice seeks experienced attorneys to work on significant and complex issues enforcing federal statutes and executive orders that prohibit discrimination across voting, education, employment, housing, police services, and public programs. Applicants must hold a J.D.

from an ABA-accredited law school, be an active member of the bar, and meet the minimum post‑J.D. experience for the grade level.