Job Description
The Civil Rights Division (CRT or Division) of the Department of Justice enforces federal statutes prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, religion, familial status, national origin, and citizenship status.
As a Trial Attorney, your duties may include:
- Investigating allegations of civil‑rights discrimination or potential violations of the law;
- Conducting extensive document review to gather, analyze, and evaluate data and evidence;
- Interviewing witnesses;
- Drafting legal and factual memoranda;
- Presenting evidence to federal grand juries (if appropriate);
- Developing cases for possible litigation and working with expert witnesses and federal partners;
- Presenting the government’s case in federal district court;
- Conducting negotiations and mediations on a range of issues;
- Enforcing settlement agreements and remedial orders.
Key Enforcement Areas:
- Appellate Section – represents the United States in federal courts of appeals;
- Criminal Section – enforces laws dating to the Reconstruction era;
- Disability Rights – implements the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act;
- Educational Opportunities – enforces Title IX, equal educational opportunities and language‑access requirements;
- Employment Litigation – enforces Title VII and related employment‑discrimination laws;
- Housing and Civil Enforcement – protects housing and credit discrimination rights;
- Immigrant and Employee Rights – enforces anti‑discrimination provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act;
- Second Amendment Section – investigates second‑amendment infringements by law enforcement;
- Special Litigation – protects rights of individuals in public institutions and facilities;
- Voting – enforces federal statutes safeguarding the right to vote.
Required Qualifications
- Academic achievement and substantive knowledge of civil‑rights laws and related regulations;
- Strong written and oral communication skills;
- Analytical skills and the ability to handle complex legal issues;
- Collaboration and professional judgment in fast‑paced environments;
- Organizational skills and initiative;
- Outstanding professional references;
- J.D. degree (or equivalent) and active membership in a U.S. jurisdiction bar by entry‑on‑duty date;
- Post‑J.D. legal experience: up to one year for GS‑11; at least one year for GS‑12.
Preferred Qualifications
- Judicial clerkships (especially federal), law review, moot court, or clinical experience;
- Experience working cooperatively with diverse stakeholders, including charging parties, witnesses, opposing counsel, and advocacy groups.
Compensation and Details
Salary: $85,447 – $133,142 per year.
Number of Positions: Many.
Travel: Occasional; travel may be required.
Relocation Expenses: Not authorized.
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