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$121,785 – $158,322
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 3, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
The Office for Civil Rights at the Department of Justice seeks a senior attorney to provide legal counsel on complex civil rights compliance matters, manage investigations and complaints, and advise federal grant recipients on nondiscrimination requirements. This role suits experienced lawyers comfortable with regulatory analysis, federal civil rights law, and high-stakes advisory work across government agencies.
Our summary, not Office of Justice Programs’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
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What they ask for
Required
- J.D. or LL.B. from accredited law school
- Active bar membership in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction
- Minimum 1.5 years post-J.D./LL.B. legal experience in civil rights interpretation, legal guidance, or compliance review