Attorney-Advisor (General), Office of Commissioner Kotagal

Summary As an Attorney-Advisor (General) at the GS-0905-11, you will be part of the Office of Commissioner Kotagal, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. If selected, you will be responsible for performing a variety of confidential assignments and duties; advising on policy and legal matters; and assisting the Commissioner in effectively discharging the legal activities of the office. The selectee will be required to have a duty station at Headquarters or one of the 53 EEOC Field Offices. Learn more about this agency Duties Provides legal advice to the Commissioner on matters before the Commission, including proposed amicus briefs, federal sector decisions, and litigation. Prepares the Commissioner for speaking engagements, including by drafting talking points and remarks. Coordinates with stakeholders to organize outreach and education events for workers and advocacy organizations. Conducts research on pressing legal and policy issues. Develops content for the Commissioner’s social media accounts. Schedules the Commissioner’s travel and maintains the Commissioner’s calendar. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. 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 the EEOC. This position is in the Excepted Service. Qualifications For the GS-11: You must have earned a professional law degree (J.D. or LL.B.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be an active member of the BAR. Professional legal education above the first professional law degree may be substituted for experience required as follows:(a) The second professional law degree (LL.M) may be substituted for one year of experience (b) The third law degree (J.S.D) may be substituted for one year of experience beyond the LL.M. Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date specified in the vacancy announcement. 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. Education This position has a basic education requirement listed under the Qualifications section of this announcement. Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Additional information This is an Excepted Service Term Appointment not to exceed July 1, 2027, though it may be extended for a period not to exceed a total of four years. This position will automatically end at the conclusion of the appointment and cannot be converted to a permanent role. This appointment is tied to the Commissioner's term, which is currently scheduled to expire on July 1, 2027. If the Commissioner resigns before that date, your appointment will end on the same day. The agency retains the right to terminate employment at any time during the term appointment period. Relocation expenses will not be paid. You will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across EEOC. If you are a veteran and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are a veteran and you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference (see https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/veterans-preference/#content). Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see: https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration) All employees of the Federal government are subject to the conflict of interest statutes and regulations including the Standards of Ethical Conduct that govern activities with outside organizations and reporting financial holdings. This position may require the incumbent to complete a confidential financial disclosure report within 30 days of appointment. This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with the EEOC. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow the EEOC to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. TTY users may contact us via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.