As an Attorney-Advisor (General) at the GS-0905-11, you will be part of the Office of Commissioner Kotagal, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. If selected, you will be responsible for performing a variety of confidential assignments and duties; advising on policy and legal matters; and assisting the Commissioner in effectively discharging the legal activities of the office. The selectee will be required to have a duty station at Headquarters or one of the 53 EEOC Field Offices.
For the GS-11: You must have earned a professional law degree (J.D. or LL.B.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be an active member of the BAR. 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 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.
Provides legal advice to the Commissioner on matters before the Commission, including proposed amicus briefs, federal sector decisions, and litigation.
Prepares the Commissioner for speaking engagements, including by drafting talking points and remarks.
Coordinates with stakeholders to organize outreach and education events for workers and advocacy organizations.
Conducts research on pressing legal and policy issues.
Develops content for the Commissioner’s social media accounts.
Schedules the Commissioner’s travel and maintains the Commissioner’s calendar.