EEO Attorney (Final Agency Decision Writer)

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

Job summary

Intelligence Federal is seeking an experienced EEO Adjudicator/Attorney to support the USDA. The role requires a JD, active US bar, and at least 5 years as a lawyer with 3+ years in federal civil rights matters and writing Final Agency Decisions. Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance and be a US citizen.

Fully remote work arrangement with benefits eligibility. Primary duties include drafting FADs, reviewing ROI sufficiency, processing informal/formal EEO complaints, and drafting

Qualifications

• JD required; must be barred in a US State or Territory.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a lawyer.
• Minimum of three (3) years working in Federal sector civil rights matters and/or processing federal sector EEO complaints.
• Minimum of three (3) years writing Final Agency Decision reports at the federal level.
• Knowledge of Title VI and Title VII, Rehabilitation Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Equal Pay Act, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and preparing final agency decisions (FADs).
• Reviewing Reports of Investigation (ROIs) for legal sufficiency.
• Assisting in processing EEO complaints, both informal and formal.
• Processing post-closure compliance and appeal work.
• Drafting formal and complex legal documents such as accept/dismissal letters, appeal documents, counselor’s reports, and complaint status memorandums.
• Conducting legal research and editing.
• Reviewing facts and case law.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Legal research

Legal editing

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Intelligence Federal is a federal contracting company, seeking an experienced Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Adjudicator/Attorney with strong writing skills and sound judgement to support the United States Department of Agriculture. The attorney will assist in the adjudication of program civil rights complaints for USDA. Previous experience writing Final Agency Decision letters (FADs) at the federal level is required for this position.

This is a full time, 40 hours per week position and eligible for benefits through Intelligence Federal. We were named one of the best places to work in Washington DC by the Washington Business Journal in 2024.

Work Location: Fully Remote

JOB DUTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Drafting and preparing final agency decisions (FADs) - This is the main function of this position.
• Reviewing Reports of Investigation (ROIs) for legal sufficiency
• Assisting in processing EEO complaints, both informal and formal
• Processing post-closure compliance and appeal work
• Drafting formal and complex legal documents such as accept/dismissal letters, appeal documents, counselor’s reports, and complaint status memorandums.
• Conducting legal research and editing
• Reviewing facts and case law

SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL

• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Public Trust Clearance
• Must be a US Citizen

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• JD required. Must be barred in a US State or Territory
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a lawyer required
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in Federal sector civil rights matters and/or processing federal sector EEO complaints required
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years writing Final Agency Decision reports at the federal level
• Required to have knowledge of:
  • Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
  • Rehabilitation Act of 1973
  • Age Discrimination in Employment Act
  • Equal Pay Act
  • Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
  • Equal Credit Opportunity Act of 1974
• Exceptional writing skills as well as adept at legal research and legal editing
• Must be able to provide references and a writing sample during interview process

John J. Yim & Associates, LLC DBA Intelligence Federal is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.