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Deputy Assistant Attorney General
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Civil Rights Division (CRT)
Hiring Office
Office of the Assistant Attorney General
Attorney Appointment Type
Attorney Permanent
Job ID
26-CRT-DAAG-001
Location:
Washington, DC 20530 - United States
Application Deadline:
Friday, December 19, 2025
About the Office
Are you interested in a rewarding and challenging career? Join the U.S. Department of Justice!
The Civil Rights Division (Division) of the Department of Justice (DOJ or Department), created by the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1957, works to uphold the civil and constitutional rights of all Americans, particularly some of the most vulnerable members of our society. The Division enforces federal statutes prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, religion, familial status, national origin, and citizenship status.
Mission
The mission of the Department is to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights.
Values
Independence and Impartiality: Works each day to earn the public's trust by following the facts and the law wherever they may lead, without prejudice or improper influence.
Honesty and Integrity: Employees adhere to the highest standards of ethical behavior, mindful that, as public servants, we must work to earn the trust of, and inspire confidence in, the public we serve.
Respect: The Department's employees value differences in people and in ideas and treat everyone with fairness, dignity, and compassion.
Excellence: Works every day to provide the highest levels of service to the American people and to be a responsible steward of the taxpayers' dollars.
Job Description
Organization
The Civil Rights Division is primarily responsible for enforcing federal statutes, constitutional provisions, and executive orders that prohibit, among other things, unlawful discrimination in education, employment, housing, police services, public accommodations and facilities, voting, and federally funded and conducted programs. The laws that the Division enforces also prohibit conduct by law enforcement agencies, as well as conditions of public residential institutions, such as health care and correctional facilities, that violate the constitution.
As the Deputy Assistant Attorney General (DAAG), the successful candidate:
Serves as consultant and advisor on all matters of major policies requiring the personal attention of the Assistant Attorney General (AAG).
Reviews and supervises the work of one or more CRT sections and meets regularly with section managers to communicate the enforcement and policy priorities of the AAG and to ensure that each section's work aligns with those priorities.
Advises on and decides questions of policy and procedure arising in connection with the initiation, conduct, and termination of civil rights litigation, both civil and criminal, subject to review by the AAG.
Confers with, advises, and instructs senior members of CRT, special counsel, and other Division and Department attorneys on matters relating to the enforcement of statutes, constitutional provisions, executive orders, and other regulations assigned to CRT.
The DAAG Is expected to conceive and formulate policies and programs for elimination of unlawful practices of discrimination involving federally protected civil rights, anticipating, minimizing, or obviating wherever possible apparent federal and state conflicts with respect to enforcement of civil rights. In emergencies, conducts field surveys and inspection trips to troublesome areas in civil rights matters for the purpose of advising and aiding the AAG in the formulation of departmental policy and determining when the Department must take prosecutory or other corrective action.
Drafts, reviews, and comments on the Department's legislative program on civil rights, with a view to determining their adequacy under the Constitution and the need of such legislation in the enforcement of federally protected civil rights.
Confers with individuals and groups who call upon the Department in connection with civil rights matters, advises such individuals and groups thereon, and initiates appropriate action.
Acts as liaison and representative of the AAG with the Commission on Civil Rights and other agencies of the Government and with private and semi-private organizations and educational institutions regarding civil right matters.
Qualifications
***READ THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT CAREFULLY AND IN ITS ENTIRETY. It contains detailed information required to ensure you are appropriately considered for the position.***
The application process for Senior Executive Service (SES) is RESUME-ONLY. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
Your resume file must be 5 MB or smaller. For best results, save and upload your resume as a PDF to preserve its formatting and page count. You may also upload files in GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, ODT, or Word (DOC or DOCX) formats. Do not upload PDF portfolios, as the system will not accept them.
It is recommended that applicants use a clean, common font such as Lato, Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open Sans, Source Sans Pro, Roboto, or Noto Sans. Set margins to 0.5 inches. Consider using 14-point font for section titles and 10-point font for the main text.
The Resume Builder can also support these recommendations and uses information from your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.
**Note: If you are a current SES career appointee, a former SES member having reinstatement eligibility, or an OPM-certified graduate of an approved SES Candidate Development Program and have had your ECQs certified by OPM, you must provide a copy of your certificate. Possessing an SES certification does not remove the requirement to address the position's MTQs.
We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions. You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required of the position and on the extent your application demonstrates that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the
. Be sure to give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their leadership abilities by addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) in their resume. Make sure your accomplishments clearly show how you meet each qualification.
ECQS
1. COMMITMENT TO THE RULE OF LAW AND THE PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDING. Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the Rule of Law, and commitment to serve the American people.
2. DRIVING EFFICIENCY. Demonstrated ability to strategically and sufficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
3. MERIT AND COMPETENCE. Demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
4. LEADING PEOPLE. Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals; To drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture.
5. ACHIEVING RESULTS. Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to state goals from superiors.
MTQs
1. Demonstrated experience developing, litigating, and supervising matters involving one or more statutes enforced by the Civil Rights Division, such as federal statutes prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, disability, religion, familial status, national origin, and citizenship status.
2. Demonstrated experience managing a complex organization, a diverse workforce and challenging organizational issues while enforcing policies and law.
3. Demonstrated experience communicating effectively on complex technical issues through oral and written communication, including the ability to advocate successfully with diverse stakeholders, external partners and individuals or groups having differed and often conflicting interests, on matters related to the successful execution of a large-scale organization's mission, programs and projects.
Application Process
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, December 19, 2025 to receive consideration.
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
Salary
150,160.00 to $225,700.00 Per Year
Civil Rights Division (CRT)
Hiring Office
Office of the Assistant Attorney General
Attorney Appointment Type
Attorney Permanent
Job ID
26-CRT-DAAG-001
Location:
Washington, DC 20530 - United States
Application Deadline:
Friday, December 19, 2025
About the Office
Are you interested in a rewarding and challenging career? Join the U.S. Department of Justice!
The Civil Rights Division (Division) of the Department of Justice (DOJ or Department), created by the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1957, works to uphold the civil and constitutional rights of all Americans, particularly some of the most vulnerable members of our society. The Division enforces federal statutes prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, religion, familial status, national origin, and citizenship status.
Mission
The mission of the Department is to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights.
Values
Independence and Impartiality: Works each day to earn the public's trust by following the facts and the law wherever they may lead, without prejudice or improper influence.
Honesty and Integrity: Employees adhere to the highest standards of ethical behavior, mindful that, as public servants, we must work to earn the trust of, and inspire confidence in, the public we serve.
Respect: The Department's employees value differences in people and in ideas and treat everyone with fairness, dignity, and compassion.
Excellence: Works every day to provide the highest levels of service to the American people and to be a responsible steward of the taxpayers' dollars.
Job Description
Organization
The Civil Rights Division is primarily responsible for enforcing federal statutes, constitutional provisions, and executive orders that prohibit, among other things, unlawful discrimination in education, employment, housing, police services, public accommodations and facilities, voting, and federally funded and conducted programs. The laws that the Division enforces also prohibit conduct by law enforcement agencies, as well as conditions of public residential institutions, such as health care and correctional facilities, that violate the constitution.
As the Deputy Assistant Attorney General (DAAG), the successful candidate:
Serves as consultant and advisor on all matters of major policies requiring the personal attention of the Assistant Attorney General (AAG).
Reviews and supervises the work of one or more CRT sections and meets regularly with section managers to communicate the enforcement and policy priorities of the AAG and to ensure that each section's work aligns with those priorities.
Advises on and decides questions of policy and procedure arising in connection with the initiation, conduct, and termination of civil rights litigation, both civil and criminal, subject to review by the AAG.
Confers with, advises, and instructs senior members of CRT, special counsel, and other Division and Department attorneys on matters relating to the enforcement of statutes, constitutional provisions, executive orders, and other regulations assigned to CRT.
The DAAG Is expected to conceive and formulate policies and programs for elimination of unlawful practices of discrimination involving federally protected civil rights, anticipating, minimizing, or obviating wherever possible apparent federal and state conflicts with respect to enforcement of civil rights. In emergencies, conducts field surveys and inspection trips to troublesome areas in civil rights matters for the purpose of advising and aiding the AAG in the formulation of departmental policy and determining when the Department must take prosecutory or other corrective action.
Drafts, reviews, and comments on the Department's legislative program on civil rights, with a view to determining their adequacy under the Constitution and the need of such legislation in the enforcement of federally protected civil rights.
Confers with individuals and groups who call upon the Department in connection with civil rights matters, advises such individuals and groups thereon, and initiates appropriate action.
Acts as liaison and representative of the AAG with the Commission on Civil Rights and other agencies of the Government and with private and semi-private organizations and educational institutions regarding civil right matters.
Qualifications
***READ THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT CAREFULLY AND IN ITS ENTIRETY. It contains detailed information required to ensure you are appropriately considered for the position.***
The application process for Senior Executive Service (SES) is RESUME-ONLY. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
Your resume file must be 5 MB or smaller. For best results, save and upload your resume as a PDF to preserve its formatting and page count. You may also upload files in GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, ODT, or Word (DOC or DOCX) formats. Do not upload PDF portfolios, as the system will not accept them.
It is recommended that applicants use a clean, common font such as Lato, Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open Sans, Source Sans Pro, Roboto, or Noto Sans. Set margins to 0.5 inches. Consider using 14-point font for section titles and 10-point font for the main text.
The Resume Builder can also support these recommendations and uses information from your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.
**Note: If you are a current SES career appointee, a former SES member having reinstatement eligibility, or an OPM-certified graduate of an approved SES Candidate Development Program and have had your ECQs certified by OPM, you must provide a copy of your certificate. Possessing an SES certification does not remove the requirement to address the position's MTQs.
We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions. You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required of the position and on the extent your application demonstrates that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the
. Be sure to give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their leadership abilities by addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) in their resume. Make sure your accomplishments clearly show how you meet each qualification.
ECQS
1. COMMITMENT TO THE RULE OF LAW AND THE PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDING. Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the Rule of Law, and commitment to serve the American people.
2. DRIVING EFFICIENCY. Demonstrated ability to strategically and sufficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
3. MERIT AND COMPETENCE. Demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
4. LEADING PEOPLE. Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals; To drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture.
5. ACHIEVING RESULTS. Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to state goals from superiors.
MTQs
1. Demonstrated experience developing, litigating, and supervising matters involving one or more statutes enforced by the Civil Rights Division, such as federal statutes prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, disability, religion, familial status, national origin, and citizenship status.
2. Demonstrated experience managing a complex organization, a diverse workforce and challenging organizational issues while enforcing policies and law.
3. Demonstrated experience communicating effectively on complex technical issues through oral and written communication, including the ability to advocate successfully with diverse stakeholders, external partners and individuals or groups having differed and often conflicting interests, on matters related to the successful execution of a large-scale organization's mission, programs and projects.
Application Process
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, December 19, 2025 to receive consideration.
- A comprehensive 2 page resume that clearly demonstrates your leadership abilities by addressing the ECQs and MTQs. Also include the name of the college or university, and month and year, from which you obtained your J.D.
- Recent SF-50 that shows Official Title, Grade Level, Status
- Certification of OPM QRB approval (for graduates of SES Candidate Development Programs)
- Other supporting documentation as required.
- Transcripts
- Proof of active bar
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
Salary
150,160.00 to $225,700.00 Per Year
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