Regional Attorney (CR)

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission • Oakland, CA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Attorney is a Senior Level (SL-0905-00) position in the Office of General Counsel, San Francisco District Office Legal Unit, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The incumbent serves as counsel and legal officer to the General Counsel on matters concerning administration and enforcement of laws related to the EEOC’s mission, federal regulations, policies, programs, operations, and initiatives.

The Regional Attorney has overall responsibility for recommending and conducting litigation concerning matters investigated by the District’s enforcement units, consistent with the agency’s Strategic Plan and National Enforcement Plan. The role recommends that the General Counsel and/or Commission approve high-profile litigation beyond the Regional Attorney’s delegated authority. It also initiates U.S. District Court actions to enforce administrative subpoenas and seek temporary relief under Section 706(f)(2) of Title VII.

The incumbent develops complex, high-profile litigation involving multiple offices, potentially across District lines, with resolutions that may have national impact. The Regional Attorney oversees development of difficult legal theories and preparation of complex legal documents for formal actions, and makes final decisions on resolution of Commission cases under their supervision, together with the General Counsel as appropriate. The selectee must report to a San Francisco District office: the San Francisco District Office, Seattle Field Office, or Oakland Local Office.

Requirements

• Earned J.D. or LL.B. from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
• Active membership in a bar and professional legal experience.
• Maintain active bar membership in good standing while employed as an EEOC attorney; provide documentation of active membership and good standing at least annually.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of Title VII, the ADEA, the Equal Pay Act, the ADA, the GINA, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, EEOC policies and regulations, and other federal laws governing fair employment practices.
• Demonstrate extensive litigation experience sufficient to effectively plan, direct, and coordinate litigation activities.
• Demonstrate ability to provide effective leadership and supervision to plan, direct, and coordinate litigation activities.
• Be a U.S. citizen and be suitable for federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
• Newly appointed SL members must serve a one-year probationary period.
• File a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
• Apply for and maintain a government travel card.
• Undergo personnel vetting, including a background investigation and enrollment in Continuous Vetting and the FBI Rap Back service.
• Applicants must meet qualification requirements by the announcement closing date and submit written responses to the technical qualifications, no more than two pages per qualification and six pages total.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and conduct litigation involving matters investigated by the District’s enforcement units, consistent with the agency’s Strategic Plan and National Enforcement Plan.
• Recommend that the General Counsel and/or Commission approve high-profile litigation outside the Regional Attorney’s delegated authority.
• Initiate U.S. District Court actions to enforce administrative subpoenas and seek temporary relief under Section 706(f)(2) of Title VII.
• Develop large, complex, high-profile litigation involving multiple offices and potentially multiple Districts.
• Oversee development of difficult legal theories and preparation of complex legal documents for formal actions.
• Make final decisions, with the General Counsel as appropriate, regarding resolution of Commission cases under the incumbent’s supervision.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate litigation activities and provide leadership and supervision, as described in the technical qualifications.

Benefits

• The job posting states that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree