[blindlaw] EEOC position opening: Trial Attorney (Civil Rights)

[Nightingale, Noel]

A link was posted earlier.  Below is the full announcement.  Come to Seattle!
Link:
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=81337960&JobTitle=Trial+Attorney+(Civil+Rights)&q=SFDO-09-03+trial+attorney+civil+rights&vw=b&re=0&fedemp=N&fedpub=Y&jbf565=&caller=default.aspx&pg=1&AVSDM=2009-06-04+00%3a03%3a00

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Trial Attorney (Civil Rights)
SALARY RANGE: 71,889.00 - 111,134.00 USD /year
OPEN PERIOD: Thursday, June 04, 2009 to Wednesday, June 17, 2009
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0905-12/13 POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time  Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 14
DUTY LOCATIONS:   1 vacancy - Seattle, WA
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:   United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:
Are you motivated in helping people?  Do you enjoy challenging but satisfying work?  Why search any longer-- we have just the opportunity that you've been looking for!  The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is an exciting and progressive organization comprised of highly motivated individuals committed to service in helping in the eradication of discrimination in the workplace.  Come join us and make a difference.

You will serve as a Trial Attorney in an EEOC field office Legal Unit with the responsibility of preparing and presenting some of the most complex cases for civil litigation of discriminatory employment practices under the full range of Federal statutes enforced by the EEOC which includes the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Equal Pay Act (EPA), and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended), in furthering EEOC's strategic enforcement and litigation plans and priorities.

Key Requirements:
Current BAR License in Good Standing
Earned LL.B. or J.D. Degree
This position is in the Excepted Service
U.S. Citizenship
Additional Duty Location Info:  1 vacancy - Seattle, WA

MAJOR DUTIES:
The incumbent serves as the representative and advocate of the United States when appearing before Article III Judges and Magistrate Judges in the United States Courts.  Prosecution of litigation cases under the Federal statutes enforced by the EEOC (ADA, ADEA, EPA, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended), may be of such importance, scope, and complexity that your work will have legal and economic impact extending beyond the parties and the jurisdiction.  In some cases, the impact may be regional or national; in others, the impact may be upon a range of employers within an industry, community or jurisdiction.  Prosecution of such cases may require the concentrated efforts of several attorneys who function as a team.  The employee must use advanced skills and knowledge to effectively deal with opposing counsel who often are teams of experienced expert litigators with the resources of major law firms. The Trial Attorney's duties include the following:  Reviews recommendations of reasonable cause decisions submitted by Enforcement Staff to determine whether investigations have developed sufficient evidence of statutory violations to support litigation. Assesses whether cases should be litigated in accordance with the priorities of the Regional Attorney, the Office of General Counsel and the strategic  objectives of EEOC, including development and litigation of complex cases that further the priorities of national and local enforcement plans. Prepares individually or as a team member, pleadings, discovery documents, motions, and briefs in support of the Commission's legal position.

Prepares written and oral arguments on pre-trial, trial, and post-trial motions in court and  conferences and for hearings before Federal District Judges and Federal Magistrates.  At trial and in depositions, examines and cross examines highly competent expert and other witnesses, and lays foundation for the introduction of documentary evidence. Performs research of complex, factual or legal questions referred by administrative officials and Enforcement staff; provides legal advice and assistance in regard to the provisions and ramifications of the Acts enforced by EEOC, and related areas of law. Works with Enforcement staff to develop cases likely to result in a finding of violation and for which litigation may be pursued.  As required, works with the Legal Unit and other EEOC staff to review and provide guidance on Section 83 and related Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) disclosure requests.

Participates in and prepares presentations to the public and agency personnel for training, educational, and outreach purposes.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Basic Requirements:
All candidates must have earned their first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and must be a member of the BAR.  In addition, applicants must have the following years of professional legal experience:
     (1)  One year of professional legal experience; or
     (2)  One year of professional non-legal experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent in the  Federal service which demonstrates that the applicant has an intensive knowledge of the laws administered by EEOC and their application. Examples of experience that may demonstrate this knowledge are:
               (a)  Experience as an Investigator, Equal Opportunity Specialist or Paralegal Specialist; or
               (b)  Full-time or continuous participation in a legal aid program as opposed to one-time, intermittent, or casual participation; or
               c)   Significant summer law office clerk experience; or
     (3)  Evidence of superior law student work or activities as demonstrated by one of the following:
               (a)  Academic standing in the upper 20 percent of the law school graduating class; or
               (b)  Work or achievement of significance on the law school's official law review; or
               (c)  Special high-level honors for academic excellence in law school, such as election to the Order of the Coif; or
               (d)  Winning a moot court competition or membership on the moot court team which represents the law school in competition with other law schools; or
               (e)  Other equivalent evidence of clearly superior achievement.

For GS-12:
In order to be considered qualified, in addition to the basic requirements described above you must have at least one year of professional legal experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent education.

Professional legal education above the first professional law degree may be substituted for experience required for GS-12 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.

For GS-13:
In order to be considered qualified, in addition to the basic requirements described above you must have at least two years of professional legal experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent education.

Professional legal education above the first professional law degree may be substituted for experience required for GS-13 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.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
See Qualifications Section.
--This is a Bargaining Unit position.
-- EEOC will not pay travel, transportation, and relocation expenses.
-- Travel may be required. As part of the hiring process, applicants selected for employment with EEOC, and whose duties require travel, must apply for a government travel charge card and sign a release form permitting authorized EEOC officials to obtain a credit score.


QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Basic Requirements:



All candidates must have earned their first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and must be a member of the BAR.  In addition, applicants must have the following years of professional legal experience:

     (1)  One year of professional legal experience; or
     (2)  One year of professional non-legal experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent in the  Federal service which demonstrates that the applicant has an intensive knowledge of the laws administered by EEOC and their application. Examples of experience that may demonstrate this knowledge are:
               (a)  Experience as an Investigator, Equal Opportunity Specialist or Paralegal Specialist; or
               (b)  Full-time or continuous participation in a legal aid program as opposed to one-time, intermittent, or casual participation; or
               c)   Significant summer law office clerk experience; or
     (3)  Evidence of superior law student work or activities as demonstrated by one of the following:
               (a)  Academic standing in the upper 20 percent of the law school graduating class; or
               (b)  Work or achievement of significance on the law school's official law review; or
               (c)  Special high-level honors for academic excellence in law school, such as election to the Order of the Coif; or
               (d)  Winning a moot court competition or membership on the moot court team which represents the law school in competition with other law schools; or
               (e)  Other equivalent evidence of clearly superior achievement.

For GS-12:

In order to be considered qualified, in addition to the basic requirements described above you must have at least one year of professional legal experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent education.

Professional legal education above the first professional law degree may be substituted for experience required for GS-12 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.

For GS-13:

In order to be considered qualified, in addition to the basic requirements described above you must have at least two years of professional legal experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent education.

Professional legal education above the first professional law degree may be substituted for experience required for GS-13 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.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

See Qualifications Section.


--This is a Bargaining Unit position.

-- EEOC will not pay travel, transportation, and relocation expenses.

-- Travel may be required. As part of the hiring process, applicants selected for employment with EEOC, and whose duties require travel, must apply for a government travel charge card and sign a release form permitting authorized EEOC officials to obtain a credit score.

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.


BENEFITS:
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. The following Web addresses are provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees.

Flexible Spending Accounts - The Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program (FSAFeds) allows you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. For additional information visit: https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp.

Health Insurance - The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program offers over 100 optional plans. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp.

Leave - Most Federal employees earn both annual and sick leave. For information visit: http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp.

Life Insurance - The Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI) offers: Basic Life Insurance plus three types of optional insurance, for additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp.

Dental and Insurance Program - The Federal Employees Dental and Insurance Program (FEDVIP) allows dental and vision insurance to be purchased on a group basis which means competitive premiums and no pre-existing condition limitations.  Premiums for enrolled Federal and Postal employees will be withheld from salary on a pre-tax basis.  For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/DentalVision/index.asp.

Long Term Care Insurance - The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) provides long term care insurance for Federal employees and their parents, parents-in-law, stepparents, spouses, and adult children. For additional information visit: http://www.ltcfeds.com/.

Retirement Program - Almost all new employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan. The three tiers are: Social Security Benefits, Basic Benefit Plan, Thrift Savings Plan. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees.

OTHER INFORMATION:
1.  The EEOC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.  If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the contact named on this vacancy announcement.  The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

2.  Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Services and were separated under honorable conditions may be eligible for veterans' preference pursuant to 5 USC 3320 and 5 CFR Part 302.  If you are a veteran, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 (copy 4) and VA letter (if applicable).

3. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.

SELECTION WILL BE BASED SOLELY ON MERIT AND WILL BE WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION BECAUSE OF AGE, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, MARITAL STATUS, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY.  THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

HOW TO APPLY:
You may submit your resume for this job online by selecting the 'Apply Online' button at the bottom of this announcement. Please note: your online resume may not be a complete application. Be sure to carefully read this announcement to see if additional information is required and how it should be submitted. If you do not use the online feature, you should send your resume, or Optional Form 612, along with any other required documents to the address shown below.

Mail your applications so it will be postmarked by closing date. If hand delivered, be sure your application is received by closing date.

To apply online, read the announcement carefully and note any rating factors or KSAs that will need a response. From the announcement, select Apply on Line. You will need to log on to access your existing resumes or to create a new one and then submit it for consideration.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
The following documents are required:
 Resume
Veterans Preference documentation (DD-214 and VA letter as appropriate)
Copy of college transcripts (s)
Proof of BAR membership in good standing
Copy of one recent legal writing sample

Applications mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.

YOU MOST PROVIDE A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE WHICH INCLUDES  A RESUME AND ALL OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS SPECIFICED IN THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS SECTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.  INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Diane Farr
Phone: 206-220-6875
Fax: 206-220-6869
TDD: 206-220-6882
Email: diane.farr at eeoc.gov

Or write:
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
909 First Avenue, Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98104
US
Fax: 206-220-6869

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official.  If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted