Civil Rights Division
Federal Coordination and Compliance Section
Washington, DC 20530
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
The Civil Rights Division (Division) of the Department of Justice, created by the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1957, works to uphold the civil and constitutional rights of all Americans, particularly some of the most vulnerable members of our society. The Division is primarily responsible for enforcing federal statutes and executive orders that prohibit, among other things, unlawful discrimination in education, employment, housing, police service, public accommodations and facilities, voting, and federally funded and conducted programs. The Division also has jurisdiction to enforce constitutional prohibitions on certain conduct by law enforcement agencies and public residential institutions, such as health care and correctional facilities.
The incumbent selected for this position will be responsible for the following duties: providing legal counsel and technical assistance to federal civil rights offices; conducting administrative investigations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other statutes that prohibit discrimination by recipients of federal funds, including investigations involving access to the courts, criminal justice agencies, and other recipients of DOJ financial assistance, which may include the drafting of letters of findings and resolution agreements; providing guidance to agencies relating to federally-assisted educational programs under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1973; negotiations; developing and/or providing training; legal research and writing, including preparation of statements of interest on matters in litigation relating to issues arising under Title VI or Title IX; developing or working on proactive and reactive policy approaches to issues handled by the Section; and/or some limited opportunities for litigation.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. from an American Bar Association accredited law school, be an active member of the bar in good standing (any jurisdiction), and possess a minimum of two and half years of post-professional law degree experience. Applicants also must have strong, demonstrated qualifications in the following areas: academic achievement; written and oral communication skills; the ability to analyze complex issues; skill and experience working collaboratively and productively with others; organizational skills; professional judgment; initiative; and the ability to excel in a fast-paced, demanding environment. In addition, applicants must have (1) substantive knowledge and expertise in the laws, rules and regulations applicable to the work of the section (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in federally assisted programs, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits sex discrimination in federally-assisted educational program and Executive Orders 12250 and 13166) or substantially similar laws, rules and regulations; and (2) the ability to coordinate federal interagency working groups and work with individual federal agencies to assist them in complying with nondiscrimination statutes enforced by the Section. In addition, applicants must have outstanding professional references.
For full job description and application process, see the following link:
https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/attorney-adviser-2