
Supervisory Attorney-Adviser (CR) (Assistant Regional Attorney)
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Job Description
As a Supervisory Attorney-Advisor (CR) (ARA), GS-0905-15, you will be part of the Legal Unit New York District. If selected, you will be responsible for recommending and conducting all litigation with respect to the matters investigated by the District's enforcement units where conciliation has failed and for supervising trial attorneys, paralegals and other support staff in these efforts.
Duties- Responsible for assisting with managing, directing, and supervising the District's Legal Unit.
- Ensures that 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 in order to achieve the efficient, effective, and economical accomplishment of the agency's goals and objectives.
- 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 that the litigation work of the Legal Unit is performed effectively and efficiently.
- $172,621 - $195,200/year