Supervisory Attorney (EEOC)

U.S. Department of Justice; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Justice, Central Office, Office of General Counsel, Employment Law Branch, Washington, DC, seeks a Supervisory Attorney to oversee ELB staff and assist in managing cases before EEOC, MSPB, and other forums. The role involves guidance on motions, briefs, hearings, and staff development.

The position requires a J.D. degree, active bar admission, and at least three years of post‑J.D. experience, with strong litigation background and knowledge of federal personnel laws.

Qualifications

• Required qualifications: J.D. degree, active bar member (any U.S. jurisdiction) and at least three years post-J.D. legal or relevant experience.
• Must have prior litigation experience and practice before EEOC, MSPB, FLRA or labor arbitrators.
• Substantive knowledge of federal personnel laws, especially disciplinary process.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Employment Law Branch staff and assist Branch Chief with branch management.
• Provide training and guidance to subordinates on motions, briefs and hearings.
• Assist in professional development and case handling before EEOC and other forums.

Skills

Litigation experience

Federal employment law knowledge

Bar admission

Forum experience (EEOC|MSPB|FLRA)

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Central Office, Office of General Counsel, Employment Law Branch, Washington, DC

Attorney Appointment Type

Attorney Permanent

Location

Location: Office of General Counsel, Employment Law Branch - Various Loc

Location: Office of General Counsel, Employment Law Branch - Various Loc
Washington, DC or TBD, DC 20534 - United States

Application Deadline

Friday, October 30, 2026

About the Office

The primary mission of the Employment Law Branch (ELB) is to represent the Agency in labor and employment cases before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), as well as the Office of Special Counsel (OSC). The attorneys in the Branch provide assistance to attorneys outside of the Bureau. In civil complaints of employment discrimination, ELB attorneys provide legal assistance to Assistant United States Attorneys in United States District Court and in the United States Court of Federal Claims. ELB attorneys also provide assistance to DOJ Civil Division attorneys in matters before the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the District of Columbia Circuit. ELB staff review disciplinary letters for technical and legal sufficiency, conditions of employment reviews, and compressed work schedules. They provide legal advice to management officials on labor and employment matters. In addition to the staff in Central Office, Washington, DC, ELB has satellite offices in Mid-Atlantic Regional Office, Annapolis, MD; Kansas City, Kansas; Atlanta, Georgia; Grand Prairie, Texas; Phoenix, Arizona, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Stockton, California.

Job Description

As Supervisory Attorney, the incumbent supervises Employment Law Branch staff. This position has six possible duty locations: Central Office, Washington, DC; Southeast Regional Office, Atlanta, GA; Northeast Regional Office, Philadelphia, PA; South Central Regional Office, Grand Prairie, TX; North Central Regional Office, Kansas City, KS, or Western Regional Office, Stockton, CA. The incumbent will assist the Branch Chief and the Deputy Chiefs with the management of the Branch, particularly related to cases in front of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The incumbent will also provide training and guidance to subordinates in relation to preparation of motions, briefs, hearings, as well as professional development.

Qualifications

Required qualifications: Applicants must have a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least three (3) years post-J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience.

In addition, incumbent must have prior litigation experience and must have experience practicing before a minimum of one of the following forums: the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; the Merit Systems Protection Board; the Federal Labor Relations Authority or before labor arbitrators.

Further, the incumbent must have substantive knowledge of federal personnel laws, particularly in relation to the disciplinary process.

Preferred qualifications: Experience in federal sector labor and employment law is preferred. Prior supervisory experience is preferred.

Salary

Current salary and years of experience will determine the appropriate salary level. The possible salary range, including locality pay adjustments, is GS-15 ($169,279 - $197,200).

Number of Positions

One

Travel

Occasional Travel

Relocation Expenses

Not Authorized.