Description:
Are you interested in a rewarding and challenging opportunity? Join the U.S. Department of Justice!The Disability Rights Section is seeking an experienced attorney for the position of Trial Attorney (Special Litigation Counsel).
Requirements:
Required Qualifications:Applicants must possess a J.D. from an American Bar Association accredited law school, be an active member of the bar in good standing (any jurisdiction), and possess a minimum of seven (7) years of post-professional law degree experience. Applicants also must have strong, demonstrated qualifications in the following areas: academic achievement; substantive knowledge and expertise in the laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the work of the section or substantially similar laws, rules, and regulations; written and oral communication skills; the ability to analyze complex issues; skill and experience working collaboratively and productively with others; organizational skills; professional judgment; initiative; and the ability to excel in a fast-paced, demanding environment. Extensive knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, the ADA Standards for Accessible Design, and the Administrative Procedure Act is also expected. In addition, applicants must have the ability to motivate and engage employees; the skill to build relationships that create trust, open dialogue, and full transparency; the assertiveness to drive outcomes and overcome adversity; the capacity to create a culture of clear accountability; and the integrity to make decisions based solely on merit applicants must have outstanding professional references; a demonstrated ability to effectively supervise all aspects of difficult cases and materials; the ability to delegate responsibility to staff; a demonstrated ability to handle several difficult or complex cases or matters at the same time; a demonstrated ability to manage a significant docket and ensure that applicable deadlines are met; demonstrated mentoring skills; and outstanding legal strategy and negotiation skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Given the nature and volume of this work, the Section generally seeks candidates with significant experience in disability rights legal work and a demonstrated commitment to public service. The Section also seeks candidates who possess skills that will allow them to coordinate effectively with other components in the Division, throughout the federal government, and to other stakeholders. Judicial clerkships (especially in federal court), moot court, clinical experience, and skill and experience working cooperatively and productively with a range of people, including individuals from disadvantaged or disenfranchised groups, judicial or administrative officials, opposing counsel, advocacy groups, law enforcement personnel, and the staff of other federal or state governmental agencies, are also preferred.
Mar 11, 2024;
from:
usajobs.gov