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For your convenience, all current Division job announcements that are open to the public are listed below.  Please also remind members of your organization that all job announcements can always be found on the Division’s homepage, http://www.justice.gov/crt/employment.  In addition, if you know of other organizations that might want to receive our job announcements, please let them know the process is very simple.  They just need to send an email to CRT.Jobs@usdoj.gov.  There are no elaborate forms to fill out – just an email indicating that the organization wishes to receive future job listings and the e-mail address for us to contact them.  Please do not hesitate to let us know if you have suggestions on how we can improve our outreach efforts. 

The chart below includes the Civil Rights Division job opportunities currently available to the public. 

Individuals interested in applying for these positions should comply with the application procedures and closing dates in the vacancy announcement.  The Division does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications (i.e., those not submitted in response to a particular vacancy announcement).  If you need more information about a specific Civil Rights Division vacancy, please call the Human Resources Office, Team 1 on (202) 514-3934.

Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA)

Attorney

Washington, DC 20530

United States

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About the Office: The Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA) is seeking an experienced attorney. OLA has responsibility for devising and implementing the legislative strategy to carry out the Attorney General's initiatives requiring congressional action. Similarly, OLA articulates the views of the Department, including its components, on congressional legislative initiatives. OLA responds for the Department to requests and inquiries from congressional committees, individual Members of Congress, and their staffs. OLA coordinates the Department's responses to congressional oversight activities involving the Department, as well as the appearance of Department witnesses at congressional hearings and the interagency clearance through the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) of all congressional testimony by representatives of federal agencies. In addition, the Office participates in the Senate confirmation process for federal judges and Department nominees, such as Assistant Attorneys General and U.S. Attorneys.

For more information about OLA, please visit our Web page at: http://www.usdoj.gov/ola/

Job Description: 

The attorney will be responsible for:

• Coordinating between the Department of Justice and the Congress, communicating frequently with congressional staff about the Department's interests in legislation and other congressional matters.
  
• Keeping Department officials apprised of the current status and outlook for congressional action on matters of interest to the Department.
  
• Assuring that the Department's views are articulated to Congress in a timely and effective way.
  
• Developing written views based upon input from Department components and the ability to present those views to congressional staff in order to advance the Department's mission, protect the Department's equities, and promote a constructive relationship with the Congress.
  
• OLA is seeking an experienced attorney for this position who performs well in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
  

Qualifications: 

Required qualifications: Interested parties must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least 3* years post-J.D. experience.

Preferred qualifications: It is desirable that applicants have security clearances and knowledge of the Department of Justice and/or United States Congress.

Salary: The grade range for this position is: GS-13; GS-14; GS-15 ($92,145 - $163,000 per year including locality.)

Travel: There is no travel associated with this position.

Application Process: Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience) and a resume or Optional Form 612 (OF-612 Application for Federal Employment) to: OLA.Resumes@usdoj.gov

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No telephone calls please. This position is open until filled.

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

Number of Positions: One

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Below is a list of current attorney and legal internship vacancies at the U.S. Department of Justice.  To learn more about Justice and our legal careers, please visit our website: http://www.justice.gov/legal-careers.

More info and application here: http://www.afj.org/about-afj/jobs/bolder-advocacy-elections-counsel

Position Summary

This is a newly created position that requires an innovative thinker interested in developing and implementing a program to support increased nonprofit involvement in electoral activities, including voter mobilization and ballot measure efforts. The 2016 election cycle offers many opportunities for organizations to mobilize and educate voters, candidates, and policymakers, and we want to significantly increase our ability to help nonprofits be smarter, bolder, and more effective in their electoral work. The Elections Counsel will play an a vital role in educating groups (and their funders) to maximize 501(c)(3) advocacy activities, smartly collaborate with non-c3s, and consider establishing 501(c)(4)s. In addition, this position will work to strengthen and expand a more robust 501(c)(4) infrastructure allowing organizations to have a greater impact in elections.

The position will be part of AFJ’s Bolder Advocacy Initiative. The Elections Counsel reports to the Bolder Advocacy Legal Director in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Develop resources (such as fact sheets, articles, op-eds, case studies, sample documents, best practices tool kits) for affiliated c3 and c4 organizations, public charities considering establishing affiliated c4s, c4s, and funders.
• Convene c4s to discuss best practices, resource needs, trends, and key questions.
• Work with funders and potential funders to encourage more c4 funding.
• Participate in federal tax and federal election law public policy and other subjects as they may arise, including lobbying, preparing regulatory comments, and writing occasional amicus briefs.
• Collaborate with other organizations to deliver appropriate program content.
• Work with AFJ’s California, Texas, and DC staff on program activities and special events.
• Conduct workshops for nonprofit organizations and foundations on federal tax and federal election rules governing their ability to participate in public policy. Also be active in the publicity/outreach needed to produce the desired audience for workshops.
• Provide technical assistance to nonprofits and foundations on federal tax and federal election law.
• Represent the organization at conferences of nonprofits and foundations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Law degree, bar membership and at least 2-5 years of experience as a practicing attorney or advocate working with c4 organizations.
• Knowledge of federal tax and election law; some familiarity with state lobbying and elections law and experience lobbying for a nonprofit a plus.
• Experience conducting training programs and working with coalitions.
• Experience with lobbying or nonprofit advocacy programs preferred
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, including the ability to write clearly and quickly.
• Strong collaborator, and able to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Travel approximately 40-50 days per year.
• Ability to work with a wide range of individuals and interests.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Commitment to social justice causes.
• Sense of humor.

The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program has an opening for a Managing Attorney (MA).  The Managing Attorney (MA) plans and oversees legal clinics and other projects for the Pro Bono Program to deliver pro bono legal information, advice and representation to low-income individuals in the District of Columbia, and has substantive expertise in consumer and/or housing law.  This position supervises the Program Specialist (PS).  The MA reports to the Assistant Director, D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program (AD-PBP).

Under the Bar’s compensation structure, this position is in the Legal Job Family at the Manager/ Lead Specialist Level.  This is an exempt position.  Salary is commensurate with experience. The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program has an excellent benefit package.

This is not an attempt to list all essential functions of this position. It is recognized that job duties may change over time, based on the Bar’s needs.

Interested individuals must upload a cover letter, resume and salary requirements in one document to: https://home2.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=634331

The EEOC's Office of Legal Counsel is currently recruiting an attorney advisor to staff its divisions that coordinate with other federal agencies and that develop policy under Title VII, the ADEA, and the EPA. 
 
The EEOC website links to this listing and other open EEOC jobs at www.eeoc.gov (see the right hand side of the home page, with the icon identified as "EEOC is Hiring @USAJOBS"). 
 

This listing is for an "Attorney-Advisor (Civil Rights)" and we will accept applications until 4/1/2015.

Troutman Sanders LLP is looking for a Business Development Coordinator for their Washington DC office. This position provides day-to-day support for marketing and business development projects and initiatives for several cross-office practices, including the Finance and Insurance sections, as well as general DC office marketing needs. This position will directly report to the DC Senior Business Development Manager. Exceptional responsiveness and a client service oriented attitude is required as well as the ability to work with various practice areas, including practice leaders, attorneys and teammates across multiple offices.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelors Degree. Prior law firm, professional services firm, or non-profit organization experience is preferred. In addition, the candidate should have strong interpersonal, planning/organizational, and writing skills.  Experience Level: 1+ years

Additional information:  http://www.troutmansanders.com/careers/paralegals/staffopenings/