Civil Rights Attorney & Policy 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

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