Supervisory Attorney-Advisor (CR) (Assistant Regional Attorney) - TEMP PROMOTION/DETAIL

Summary

As a Supervisory Attorney-Advisor (CR) (Assistant Regional Attorney) at the GS-0905-15, you will be part of the Dallas Legal Unit, Office of General Counsel, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). If selected, you will be responsible for recommending and conducting litigation cases referred by the District's enforcement unit when conciliation fails and supervising attorneys and staff. The selectee will be required to have a duty station at one of the 53 EEOC Field Offices.

Duties

• Responsible for assisting with managing, directing, and supervising the District's Legal Unit.
• Ensures Legal Unit staff provide appropriate advice to the District’s enforcement staff during the investigation and conciliation of charges and serves as a hands-on resource in the development of systemic discrimination cases.
• Oversees the development of difficult legal theories and the preparation of complex legal documents and directs discovery, court hearings, and trials.
• Recommends proposed changes in procedures based on operational experience to achieve efficient, effective, and economical accomplishment of the agency's goals and objectives.
• Oversees the development of difficult legal theories and the preparation of complex legal documents in connection with formal actions in cases.
• Develops programs for staff training in current or new processes and procedures, including the training of attorneys on the law and the litigation process.
• Makes recommendations to the Regional Attorney regarding resolution of Commission cases.
• Works with enforcement and legal staff to identify potential litigation vehicles, including those involving complex systemic discrimination issues. Ensures the litigation work of the Legal Unit is performed effectively and efficiently.

Qualifications

For the GS-15: You must have earned a professional law degree (J.D. or LL.B.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member of the BAR, and have 4 years of professional legal experience with at least one year being equivalent to the GS-14 level. 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 (e.g., time-in-grade and qualification 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.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/14/2026 to receive consideration. To view the Assessment Questionnaire before applying online, click on this link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13049531 To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into https://login.usajobs.gov/Access/Transition select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The EEOC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the HR Specialist listed in this vacancy. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. TTY users may contact us via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-669-6820.