Attorney (Eastern Regional - Employment Law Unit)

Employment Law Unit (ELU) attorneys apply their expertise in employment law, legal skills, litigation experience and education to provide direct representation of the FBI in personnel-related administrative hearings. In addition, they coordinate the FBI's representation in civil suits arising from personnel-related matters. ELU's employment litigation practice is limited to employment discrimination cases, MSPB appeals, whistleblower retaliation claims and wage and hour matters. See Requirements section above for specific requirements for education. This opportunity is ideal for employment litigation attorneys interested in gaining first-chair litigation experience including taking and defending depositions and trying cases before administrative judges. This attorney will be responsible for defending the FBI in employment litigation and related personnel matters pending before the federal courts, EEOC and MSPB in the Eastern region in the United States.

ELU Attorneys:

• Defend the FBI throughout all phases of employment litigation, including class actions, pending nationwide before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Merit System Protection Board ("MSPB") and in ensuing appeals.
• Defend the FBI in whistleblower retaliation cases.
• Assist in representing the FBI in personnel-related litigation in the federal courts of the United States.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to the highest levels of FBI management on all aspects of personnel-related issues.

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret clearance
• Selectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually.
• Travel is required

Candidates for this position must possess substantive experience in employment litigation. Experience defending administrative agencies in federal sector employment cases, including experience practicing before the MSPB, is beneficial but not required.

Please be advised that candidates that are selected for this position must be approved by the Department of Justice.

Please make sure your experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements at the time of application.