EEO Attorney, CG-0905-14

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Office of Equal Employment Opportunity seeks a senior attorney to provide legal research, analysis, and advisory support on federal EEO laws, regulations, and policies. The role includes senior-level authority over complex matters.

Qualified candidates must hold a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or equivalent, maintain active bar membership, and possess at least one year of specialized experience at the 13 grade level or above, with demonstrated ability to

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or LL.B./LL.M. from ABA-accredited school.
• Active bar membership in any state, DC, territory, or Federal Court.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal research, analysis, and advisory support on federal EEO laws, regulations, and policies; exercise senior-level authority over complex matters.
• Draft legal documents and memoranda related to EEO issues; conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis.

Education

J.D./LL.B./LL.M. (ABA-accredited)

Job description

This position is located in the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and provides legal research, analysis, and advisory support in the interpretation and application of federal EEO laws, regulations, and policies; offering senior-level authority over complex matters. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill similar vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.

In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors. To find out more, click here.

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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. Additional qualifications information can be found here.

To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 13 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience providing legal advice and counsel on legal and policy issues related to equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws, policies and regulations; drafting legal documents and memoranda; and conducting legal research and analysis.

Specialized experience must be directly related to the position being filled and is experience gained after issuance of bar membership.

For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed:

• Organization/Agency's Name
• Title
• Salary (series and grade, if applicable)
• Start and end dates (including the month and year)
• Number of hours you worked per week
• Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement

If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position

NOTE: Please indicate how you meet the specialized experience under each applicable position. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications.

In addition to meeting the specialized experience as stated above, applicants must possess the following:

• Education: A Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) from a schoolaccredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).
• Bar Membership: Current active bar membership (valid license to practice law). Admission to the bar of any state, District of Columbia, any United States territory or Commonwealth, or Federal Court is acceptable.