Attorney Adviser in Washington D.C.

The incumbent selected for this position will be responsible for the following duties: providing legal counsel and technical assistance to federal civil rights offices; conducting administrative investigations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other statutes that prohibit discrimination by recipients of federal funds, including investigations involving access to the courts, criminal justice agencies, and other recipients of DOJ financial assistance, which may include the drafting of letters of findings and resolution agreements; providing guidance to agencies relating to federally-assisted educational programs under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1973; negotiations; developing and/or providing training; legal research and writing, including preparation of statements of interest on matters in litigation relating to issues arising under Title VI or Title IX; developing or working on proactive and reactive policy approaches to issues handled by the Section; and/or some limited opportunities for litigation.

Application deadline: August 11, 2016

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