As a Supervisory Attorney-Advisor (CR) (Assistant Regional Attorney) at the GS-0905-15, you will be assigned to one of the following Legal Units: New York (Boston, MA; Newark, NJ; Buffalo, NY; or New York, NY) or Philadelphia (Philadelphia, PA) in the Office of General Counsel, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. If selected, you will be responsible for recommending and conducting all litigation with respect to the matters investigated by the District's enforcement units.
For the GS-15: 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 4 years of professional legal experience with at least one year being equivalent to the GS-14 level. Professional legal education above the first professional law degree may be substituted for experience required as follows:(a) The second professional law degree (LL.M) may be substituted for one year of experience (b) The third law degree (J.S.D) may be substituted for one year of experience beyond the LL.M. Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements (e.g., time-in-grade and qualification requirements) within 30 days of the closing date specified in the vacancy announcement. 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.
Responsible for assisting with managing, directing, and supervising the District's Legal Unit.
Ensures Legal Unit staff provide appropriate advice to the District’s enforcement staff during the investigation and conciliation of charges and serves as a hands-on resource in the development of systemic discrimination cases.
Oversees development of difficult legal theories and preparation of complex legal documents and directs the preparation of discovery, court hearings, and trials.
Recommends proposed changes in procedures based on operational experience to achieve efficient, effective, and economical accomplishment of the agency's goals and objectives.
Develops programs for staff training in current or new processes and procedures, including the training of attorneys on the law and the litigation process.
Makes recommendations to the Regional Attorney regarding resolution of Commission cases.
Works with enforcement and legal staff to identify potential litigation vehicles, including those involving complex systemic discrimination issues. Ensures the litigation work of the Legal Unit is performed effectively and efficiently.