U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION
EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION SECTION
DEPUTY CHIEF, GS-905-15
The U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, is seeking experienced attorneys for two Deputy Chief positions in the Employment Litigation Section in Washington, D.C.
The Civil Rights Division is primarily responsible for enforcing federal statutes and executive orders that prohibit, among other things, unlawful discrimination in voting, education, employment, housing, police services, public accommodations and facilities, and federally funded and conducted programs. The Employment Litigation Section (ELS) enforces federal statutes that prohibit employment discrimination. These statutes include Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000e, et seq., which the ELS enforces as to state and local government employers, and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994, 38 U.S.C. 4301, et seq., which the ELS enforces as to private, state and local government employers. ELS attorneys enjoy a diverse practice before federal district courts throughout the country, often with complex trials and negotiated settlements.
There are several Deputy Chief positions in the Section. The Deputy Chiefs for this announcement will be responsible, under the supervision of the Chief of ELS, for developing and supervising investigations and litigation addressing all aspects of the ELS’ enforcement duties, through the close review and supervision of the activities of ELS trial attorneys. The Deputy Chiefs will personally litigate sensitive and/or particularly complex cases, at the discretion of the Chief. The Deputy Chiefs also will assist the Chief with the management of the Section by assuming responsibility for certain administrative and operational tasks. These positions require extended hours and a moderate amount of travel.
Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar in good standing (any jurisdiction), have a minimum of eight (8) years post-J.D. experience (including federal court litigation), have substantial knowledge of Title VII law, and have substantial litigation experience. Applicants must have excellent interpersonal and management skills, be mature and self-sufficient, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and possess demonstrated leadership skills and professional judgment. In addition, applicants should have supervisory experience, preferably with the U.S. Department of Justice or another agency of the federal government.
Applicants must submit a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience), a resume, a brief writing sample, and a current performance appraisal. If you are currently employed by the Federal Government, you must have served at least one year at the GS-14 level. In addition, please submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) by one of the two following means:
∙ Fax – (202) 305-9667
Attention: 08-ATT-012
∙ E-mail – crd.attyvacancies@usdoj.gov
Subject line: 08-ATT-012
No telephone calls please. These positions are open until November 7, 2008. Current salary and years of specialized experience will determine the appropriate salary level within the GS-15 range ($115,317 through $149,000 per annum). This salary may be increased by approximately 3.9 percent in January 2009, upon final approval. The positions are located in Washington, D.C. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Final selection for this position will be subject to budgetary funding constraints.
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination based on color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent, membership or nonmembership in an employee organization, or personal favoritism. The Department welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department. The Department provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Department. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
It is the policy of the U.S. Department of Justice to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment with the Department will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment with the Department is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys’ Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department’s mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants for employment with the Department who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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There is no formal rating system for applying veterans’ preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the U.S. Department of Justice considers veterans’ preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans’ preference are encouraged to include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD-214 or other substantiating documents) to their submissions.
This and selected other legal position announcements can be found on the Internet at: http://www.usdoj.gov/oarm/attvacancies.html.