Regional Attorney (CR)

EEOC; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

EEOC seeks a Senior Regional Attorney (SL-0905-00) to join the Office of General Counsel, San Francisco District Office Legal Unit. The attorney will lead and oversee high-stakes litigation related to enforcement of federal employment laws and agency programs, coordinating across enforcement units and defending/advancing the Commission's position in federal courts. The role requires a J.D.

or LL.B. from an ABA-accredited law school, active Bar membership, and demonstrated extensive litigation

Qualifications

• This is a Senior Level (SL) attorney position; requires a J.D. or LL.B. from ABA-accredited law school, active Bar membership, and professional legal experience.
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of Title VII, ADEA, EEO laws, and related federal regulations.

Responsabilités

• The incumbent has overall responsibility to recommend and conduct all litigation with respect to matters investigated by the District’s enforcement units.
• Recommend high-profile litigation for approval by General Counsel or Commission when appropriate.
• Initiate actions in U.S. District Courts to enforce administrative subpoenas and seek temporary relief under Title VII.
• Develop large, complex litigation cases with potential national impact.
• Oversee development of complex legal theories and documents in formal actions; make final decisions on Commission case resolutions.

Description du poste

Summary

As a Regional Attorney at the SL-0905-00, you will be part of Office of General Counsel, San Francisco District Office Legal Unit, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Comission(EEOC). The Regional Attorney is appointed to serve as counsel and legal officer to the General Counsel on all matters pertaining to the administration and enforcement of laws related to EEOC's mission and relevant federal regulations, policies, and EEOC's programs, operations and initiatives.

Duties

• The incumbent has overall responsibility to recommend and conduct all litigation with respect to the matters investigated by the District’s enforcement units, in accordance with the agency's Strategic Plan and National Enforcement Plan.
• Recommends, as appropriate, that the General Counsel and/or the Commission approve high profile litigation of matters not within the Regional Attorney’s delegated authority.
• Responsible for the initiation of actions in U.S. District Courts to enforce compliance with administrative subpoenas and to seek temporary relief pursuant to the provisions of Section 706(f)(2) of Title VII.
• Develops large, complex, high-profile litigation cases involving multiple offices, sometimes across District lines. Resolution of such litigation will likely have impact on a national basis.
• Oversees the development of difficult legal theories and the preparation of complex legal documents in connection with formal actions in cases.
• Makes final decisions, together with the General Counsel as appropriate, regarding the resolution of Commission cases under the incumbent’s supervision.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship
• Suitable for Federal government as determined by background investigation
• Newly appointed SL members must serve a 1-year probationary period
• Public Financial Disclosure (OGE-278 filing within 30 days is required)
• Required to apply for and maintain a government travel card.
• Must have an Active BAR Membership in Good Standing. If selected, must maintain active bar membership in good standing while employed as an attorney with EEOC

Qualifications

This is a Senior Level (SL) position and applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic Requirements AND Mandatory Technical Qualifications below: These qualifications would typically be acquired through education, experience, and training which reflect progressive development and achievement in managing a comprehensive business program in a complex organization. An individual's total experience and education must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicants must meet all of the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Basic Requirement

You must have earned a professional law degree (J.D. or LL.B.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member of the BAR, and have professional legal experience.

Technical Qualifications (TQ)

• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of Title VII, the ADEA, the Equal Pay Act, the ADA, the GINA, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, EEOC Policies and Regulations, and other federal laws governing fair employment practices.
• Demonstrated extensive litigation experience to effectively plan, direct, and coordinate litigation activities.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership and supervision to plan, direct, and coordinate litigation activities.

NOTE: Responses to TQs must not exceed 2 pages per TQ, for a total of 6 pages.

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.

Education

This position has a basic education requirement listed under the Qualifications section of this announcement.

Additional information

San Francisco District Location: The selectee will be required to have a duty station and report to one of the San Francisco District offices upon selection (San Francisco District Office, Seattle Field Office, or Oakland Local Office).

Attorneys appointed in the excepted service are required to maintain active membership in a bar within U.S. jurisdiction for the duration of their employment. Attorneys must provide documentation supporting active membership and good standing status (or equivalent) on at least an annual basis.

Background Investigation: This position requires that a background investigation be conducted and favorably adjudicated in order to establish security eligibility.

Financial Disclosure: This position is covered under the Ethics in Government Act, which requires comprehensive financial disclosures from employees. The appointee will be required to file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278), within 30 days of your appointment, and then annually thereafter.

False Statements: If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired, you may be fired after you begin work, or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.

Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.

Selective Service: Male applicants born after 12/31/1959, who are required to register with the Selective Service under section 3 of the Military Selective Service Act, must be registered (or must have registered at the time they were required to do so) in order to be eligible for appointment. For more information, visit the SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM web site at http://www.sss.gov/default.htm.

Veterans' Preference: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the EEOC considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their application submission documentation.

This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with the EEOC. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow the EEOC to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify Jennifer Blank, the servicing Human Resources Specialist, either by e-mail at [e-mail] or by telephone at 202-921-3090. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users may contact us via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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