The Housing and Civil Enforcement Section (HCE) is seeking multiple experienced attorneys for the position of Trial Attorney. The attorneys selected will handle an active docket of investigations and litigation focusing on the Fair Housing Act (FHA), Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA), Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA).

Duties

The incumbent will be responsible for duties such as, but not limited to: (1) conducting investigations to assess possible violations of the civil rights statutes mentioned above, including conducting legal and factual research, interviewing witnesses, analyzing data and evidence, and making recommendations as to whether to bring enforcement litigation; (2) handling litigation including preparing legal briefs and memoranda, preparing and responding to discovery requests, conducting extensive document review, identifying and working with expert witnesses, preparing witnesses and participating in depositions, and developing and presenting the government's case in federal court; (3) preparing for and participating in settlement negotiations and mediations, including preparing and negotiating the terms of proposed consent decrees and settlements; (4) monitoring and enforcing compliance with judgments, settlement agreements and consent decrees; (5) reviewing and recommending private litigation for intervention or amicus participation; (6) conducting outreach to civil rights organizations, state and local governments, industry, and other stakeholders; (7) analyzing and preparing responses to inquiries from the public, testimony, legislative proposals and other written materials; and (8) coordinating as necessary in the execution of the above duties with United States Attorneys' Offices, HUD, the CFPB and other partner agencies.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• All male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must have registered for the selective service. If selected, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
• You may be required to complete a pre-employment security screening to initiate your background investigation, which includes a drug screening. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion and adjudication of your investigation.
• You must have a JD degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of the bar of a state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
• DOJ uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, by visiting www.e-verify.gov/.
• You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• You will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.) subject to such exceptions as required by law.

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 the minimum years of post-professional law degree experience commensurate to the grade level of eligibility, as shown below. 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 outstanding professional references. Preferred Qualifications: The following qualifications are preferred but not required: (1) substantive knowledge and expertise in the laws enforced by HCE, including the FHA, ECOA, RLUIPA, Title II and the SCRA; (2) substantial federal court litigation and trial experience, including experience with complex electronic discovery and document management; (3) experience handling multi-party negotiations and mediations; (4) experience supervising the work of, and delegating responsibility to, attorneys and staff; and (5) demonstrated ability to manage a significant docket, handle several difficult or complex cases and matters at the same time, and meet applicable deadlines. Judicial clerkships (especially in federal court), law review, moot court, clinical experience, fair lending experience, and skill and experience working cooperatively and productively with a range of people, including complainants, witnesses, respondents, disadvantaged or disenfranchised groups, opposing counsel, judicial or administrative officials, and the staff of other agencies are also preferred. Possessing the minimum post law degree legal experience does not guarantee the applicant will be selected at that grade level. GS-14 - minimum 2.5 years post-JD legal experience GS-15 - minimum 4 years post-JD legal experience

Education

You must possess a J.D. degree.

Contacts

• Address Civil Rights Division 950 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Colby Shearer
• Email: [email protected]