Trial Attorney (Civil Rights) - Open Continuous

EEOC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Stable employment

Job summary

A federal agency is seeking a Trial Attorney (Civil Rights) to prepare and litigate employment discrimination cases under federal statutes. The role requires an active BAR membership and a law degree, with responsibilities including reviewing charge files, prosecuting cases, and advising personnel. This position is crucial for ensuring compliance with legal standards and offers the opportunity to influence federal litigation practices.

Qualifications

• Active member of the BAR in good standing.
• Two years of professional legal experience for GS-13, three years for GS-14.
• Experience can include volunteer work through National Service programs.

Responsibilities

• Review charge files and recommend litigation initiation.
• File petitions for compliance and seek injunctive relief.
• Prepare pretrial and post-trial briefs for federal trials.
• Provide legal advice to agency personnel.

Skills

Litigation skills

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Professional law degree (J.D. or LL.B.)

Job description

Summary

As a Trial Attorney (Civil Rights) at the GS‑0905‑13/14, you will be part of the Office of General Counsel, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. If selected, you will have the full range of responsibilities for preparing and litigating employment discrimination cases under all federal statutes enforced by the EEOC.

The selectee will be required to have a duty station at one of the 53 EEOC Field Offices.

Responsibilities

• Review charge files and recommend the initiation of litigation.
• File petitions for compliance with administrative subpoenas and seek temporary injunctive relief.
• Prosecute cases while ensuring consistency with EEOC litigation policies and judicial precedents; conduct discovery for litigation in federal court.
• 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.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12‑31‑59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Must have an active BAR membership in good standing; if selected, maintain active bar membership while employed at EEOC.
• This position is in the Excepted Service.

Qualifications

For the GS‑13: You must have earned a professional law degree (J.D. or LL.B.) from an ABA‑accredited law school, be an active member of the BAR, and have two (2) years of professional legal experience with at least one year being equivalent to the GS‑12 level.

For the GS‑14: You must have earned a professional law degree (J.D. or LL.B.) from an ABA‑accredited law school, be an active member of the BAR, and have three (3) years of professional legal experience with at least one year being equivalent to the GS‑13 level.

Professional legal education above the first professional law degree may substitute for experience as follows: (a) The second professional law degree (LL.M) may substitute for one year of experience, and (b) The third law degree (J.S.D) may substitute for one year of experience beyond the LL.M.

Experience includes paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training 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

• Relocation expenses will not be paid.
• This is a bargaining unit position: National Council of EEOC Locals, No. 216 Representing BUS code 1125.
• You will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement.
• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across EEOC.

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 hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans’ preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their application submission.

Conflict of Interest

All employees of the Federal government are subject to the conflict of interest statutes and regulations, including the Standards of Ethical Conduct that govern activities with outside organizations and reporting financial holdings. This position may require the incumbent to complete a confidential financial disclosure report within 30 days of appointment.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to be very rewarding. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits. For details, refer to the federal benefits information provided by the hiring agency.