The U.S. Department of Justice, Office Justice Programs, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is looking for attorney advisors. The OCR ensures compliance with civil rights laws that apply to recipients of Federal financial assistance from the DOJ. OCR attorneys investigate and resolve discrimination complaints, conduct compliance reviews, and provide technical assistance on civil rights, among other tasks to enforce federal prohibitions against discrimination and ensure equal opportunity.

Duties

OCR Attorney Advisors are critical to the Department of Justice's efforts to ensure that recipients of Federal financial assistance from the DOJ are complying with federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment and the delivery of services. OCR is the external civil rights office not only for the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), but also for the DOJ's Office of Violence Against Women (OVW) and Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office). The laws that OCR enforces include (but are not limited to) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the nondiscrimination provisions of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 and the Victims of Crime Act of 1984. The office receives complaints from the public, which Attorney Advisors evaluate and, where appropriate, investigate and resolve. Attorney Advisors engage in large-scale compliance reviews of DOJ grantees, which include law enforcement, departments of corrections, programs supporting victims of crime, and other justice entities. Attorney Advisors also provide training and technical assistance both within the DOJ's grant programs and to its grantee community. Attorney Advisors do this work both individually and in small teams and report to a Deputy Director. As an Attorney Advisor in OJP's Office for Civil Rights, you will: Investigate complaints of discrimination and conduct compliance reviews, including conducting site visits and interviews, legal and factual research, and drafting investigative findings and compliance review reports. Provide legal analysis and recommendations related to enforcement of civil rights laws. Provide professional advice and guidance on compliance with civil rights law and related issues to the DOJ (including OJP's program offices, OVW, and the COPS Office), state and local entities, other federal agencies, and other sectors. Review proposed legislation, regulations, and policies on matters involving civil rights. Prepare high-quality written documents including memoranda, reports, advisory opinions, and implementation recommendations. Address civil rights law issues including discrimination affiliated with age, disability, criminal justice, education, employment, equal protection, race/ethnic groups, national origin, public accommodations, housing, religion, and sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or intersex traits). Serve as an organizational or agency representative. Make public appearances and engage in outreach to educate customers and stakeholders regarding the civil rights laws that OJP/OCR enforces and provides technical assistance on compliance with those laws. Liaison with individuals in DOJ and OJP, other federal agencies, state and local governments, and in private industry. May provide liaison services to Congress.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Federal payments are required to be made by Direct Deposit.
• Requires registration for the Selective Service. Visit www.sss.gov.
• Pre-employment drug testing required.
• This appointment is subject to completion of a 2-year trial period.
• This position requires active bar membership (any jurisdiction) in good standing.
• Submit all required documents and Online Assessment Questionnaire.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Grade 14: Applicant must: Possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school. Be an active member of the bar in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction). Have a minimum of 2 1/2 years of post J.D. legal experience in Civil Rights Law which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Grade 15: Applicant must: Possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school. Be an active member of the bar in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction). Have a minimum of 4 years of post J.D. legal experience in Civil Rights Law which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree.

Contacts

• Address Office of Justice Programs DO NOT MAIL Washington, DC 20531 US
• Name: Bradley Mitchell
• Email: [email protected]