Civil Rights Trial Attorney - Federal Discrimination Litigation

EEOC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EEOC seeks a Trial Attorney (Civil Rights) to handle the full range of responsibilities for preparing and litigating employment discrimination cases under all federal statutes enforced by the EEOC. The selectee will be assigned to a duty station at one of the 53 EEOC Field Offices and will work within the Office of General Counsel.

The role requires active BAR membership, ABA-credentialed law degree, and several years of professional legal experience, with progression from GS-13 to GS-14 levels.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.B. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active BAR membership in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Review charge files and recommend initiation of litigation.
• File petitions for compliance with administrative subpoenas and seek temporary injunctive relief.
• Prosecute cases while ensuring EEOC litigation policies and precedents; conduct discovery for federal court litigation.
• Prepare pretrial and post-trial briefs and materials; conduct all facets of trials in federal courts.
• Provide formal and informal legal advice and memoranda to agency personnel.

Skills

Legal experience

Education

J.D. or LL.B.

Job description

EEOC seeks a Trial Attorney (Civil Rights) to handle the full range of responsibilities for preparing and litigating employment discrimination cases under all federal statutes enforced by the EEOC. The selectee will be assigned to a duty station at one of the 53 EEOC Field Offices and will work within the Office of General Counsel.

The role requires active BAR membership, ABA-credentialed law degree, and several years of professional legal experience, with progression from GS-13 to GS-14 levels.