Attorney Advisor

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Attorney Advisor serves in the Advice, Audits and External Reports Division (AAERD), Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs (OCLA), at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The role provides legal and policy advice to OCLA and AAERD leadership on matters involving applicable federal statutes and regulations, and supports the development, coordination, administration, and execution of division plans, policies, and procedures. The Attorney Advisor also supports the effective discharge of OCLA functions and helps manage Commission accountability reports and audits within OCLA’s jurisdiction, including those conducted by the Government Accountability Office. The position is offered at the GS-12 or GS-13 level. It requires a J.D. or LL.B. from an American Bar Association-accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing, which must be maintained throughout employment. The role is in the Excepted Service. The successful candidate will report to the duty station specified in the announcement. Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
Must have an active bar membership in good standing and maintain it while employed as an attorney with EEOC.
Must have a professional law degree (J.D. or LL.B.) from an American Bar Association-accredited law school.
For GS-12: One year of professional legal experience, including at least one year equivalent to the GS-11 level.
For GS-13: Two years of professional legal experience, including at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 level.
A second professional law degree (LL.M.) may substitute for one year of experience; a third law degree (J.S.D.) may substitute for one year of experience beyond the LL.M.
Applicants must meet eligibility, time-in-grade, and qualification requirements within 30 days of the vacancy announcement closing date.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
Must be suitable for federal employment based on a background investigation and undergo personnel vetting, including Continuous Vetting and FBI Rap Back enrollment.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Must comply with federal conflict-of-interest statutes and regulations; a confidential financial disclosure report may be required within 30 days of appointment.
Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be supported by a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency and transcript.

Nice To Haves

Veterans’ preference eligibility is considered a positive factor in attorney hiring; applicants should identify eligibility and provide supporting documentation.

Responsibilities

Advise the OCLA Director, OCLA Associate Director, and AAERD Director on policy and legal matters related to applicable federal statutes and regulations.
Assist in developing, administering, coordinating, and executing plans, policies, and procedures for the division.
Assist with the overall effective discharge of OCLA functions.
Brief OCLA and AAERD leadership on legal issues, including through legal review of outreach and training materials.
Provide legal interpretations and recommendations on strategies and approaches to highly sensitive and critical matters.
Propose, implement, and provide legal assistance in managing Commission plans for accountability reports and audits within OCLA’s jurisdiction, including Government Accountability Office reports and audits.