SummaryAs a Regional Attorney at the SL-0905-00, you will be part of Office of General Counsel, San Francisco District Office Legal Unit, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Comission(EEOC). The Regional Attorney is appointed to serve as counsel and legal officer to the General Counsel on all matters pertaining to the administration and enforcement of laws related to EEOC's mission and relevant federal regulations, policies, and EEOC's programs, operations and initiatives.
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- The incumbent has overall responsibility to recommend and conduct all litigation with respect to the matters investigated by the District's enforcement units, in accordance with the agency's Strategic Plan and National Enforcement Plan.
- Recommends, as appropriate, that the General Counsel and/or the Commission approve high profile litigation of matters not within the Regional Attorney's delegated authority.
- Responsible for the initiation of actions in U.S. District Courts to enforce compliance with administrative subpoenas and to seek temporary relief pursuant to the provisions of Section 706(f)(2) of Title VII.
- Develops large, complex, high-profile litigation cases involving multiple offices, sometimes across District lines. Resolution of such litigation will likely have impact on a national basis.
- Oversees the development of difficult legal theories and the preparation of complex legal documents in connection with formal actions in cases.
- Makes final decisions, together with the General Counsel as appropriate, regarding the resolution of Commission cases under the incumbent's supervision.
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Conditions of employment- U.S. Citizenship
- Suitable for Federal government as determined by background investigation
- Newly appointed SL members must serve a 1-year probationary period
- Public Financial Disclosure (OGE-278 filing within 30 days is required)
- Required to apply for and maintain a government travel card.
- Must have an Active BAR Membership in Good Standing. If selected, must maintain active bar membership in good standing while employed as an attorney with EEOC
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This is a Senior Level (SL) position and applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic Requirements AND Mandatory Technical Qualifications below: These qualifications would typically be acquired through education, experience, and training which reflect progressive development and achievement in managing a comprehensive business program in a complex organization. An individual's total experience and education must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicants must meet all of the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Basic Requirement: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 professional legal experience.
Technical Qualifications (TQ): In addition, all applicants must submit a written narrative response to the following TQ(s). Please give examples and explain how often you used your skills, the complexity of the knowledge possessed, the level of people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled managing a large public or private sector organization that administers complex, rules-based benefits or services, etc.
1. Demonstrated 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.
2. Demonstrated extensive litigation experience to effectively plan, direct, and coordinate litigation activities.
3. Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership and supervision to plan, direct, and coordinate litigation activities.
NOTE: Responses to TQs must not exceed 2 pages per TQ, for a total of 6 pages.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.
EducationThis position has a basic education requirement listed under the Qualifications section of this announcement.
Additional informationSan Francisco District Location: The selectee will be required to have a duty station and report to one of the San Francisco District offices upon selection (San Francisco District Office, Seattle Field Office, or Oakland Local Office).
Attorneys appointed in the excepted service are required to maintain active membership in a bar within U.S. jurisdiction for the duration of their employment. Attorneys must provide documentation supporting active membership and good standing status (or equivalent) on at least an annual basis.
Background Investigation: This position requires that a background investigation be conducted and favorably adjudicated in order to establish security eligibility.
FinancialDisclosure: This position is covered under the Ethics in Government Act, which requires comprehensive financial disclosures from employees. The appointee will be required to file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278), within 30 days of your appointment, and then annually thereafter.
False Statements: If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired, you may be fired after you begin work, or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
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