Supervisory Attorney (Deputy Director)

Hiring Organization
Civil Rights Division (CRT)
Hiring Office
Various Sections
Attorney Appointment Type
Attorney Permanent
Job ID
26-CRT-ATT-002

Location:
Washington, DC 20530 - United States

Application Deadline:
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
About the Office

The Civil Rights Division (CRT or 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.

Job Description

Duties of a Deputy Director, include:
Supervising outreach, case screening and development, investigations, settlement negotiations and enforcement, and complex litigation, including discovery, motion practice, injunction hearings, trials, and post-judgment proceedings;
Reviewing, editing, and approving substantive written work product;
Collaborating with the management team to implement and refine enforcement strategies and priorities;
Coordinating with federal agencies and other DOJ components to ensure effective information sharing and case referrals; and
Performing administrative and leadership responsibilities, including evaluating attorneys and staff and managing special projects assigned by leadership.

The Second Amendment Section is charged with enforcing the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding American citizens. The Section investigates alleged patterns or practices of Second Amendment infringement by law enforcement, and files statements of interest when cases in litigation affect the interests of the United States.

The Appellate Section works with the Division's trial sections to represent the United States in civil rights cases in the federal courts of appeals. Many of the Section's cases are appeals from district court judgments in cases originally handled by the Division's trial sections.

The Criminal Section, one of the oldest of the Civil Rights Division's sections, enforces federal criminal laws that date to the post-Civil War Reconstruction Era.

The Disability Rights Section works to achieve equal opportunity for people with disabilities by implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). DRS has a central role in enforcement, regulation, and technical assistance under the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504).

The Educational Opportunities Section enforces Titles IV and VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the ADA, Section 504, and the Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974.

The Employment Litigation Section enforces Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other federal laws prohibiting discriminatory employment practices against state and local government employers, and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 against non-federal employers.

The Housing and Civil Enforcement Section protects some of the most fundamental rights of individuals, including the rights to access housing free from discrimination, to access credit on an equal basis, to patronize places of business that provide public accommodations, and to practice one's faith free from discrimination.

The Immigrant and Employee Rights Section enforces the anti-discrimination provision (§ 274B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b, which prohibits citizenship status discrimination in hiring, firing, or recruitment or referral for a fee; national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, or recruitment or referral for a fee; unfair documentary practices during the employment eligibility verification process; and retaliation or intimidation.

The Special Litigation Section protects the civil rights of people in state or local institutions; of individuals with disabilities to receive services in community settings; of people who interact with state or local law enforcement; of youth involved in the juvenile justice system; of people to have safe access to places of religious worship and reproductive health clinics; and of people to practice their religion while confined to state and local institutions.

The Voting Section enforces the civil provisions of federal statutes designed to safeguard the right to vote of all American citizens, including the Voting Rights Act, Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, National Voter Registration Act, Help America Vote Act, and Civil Rights Acts.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. from an American Bar Association accredited law school, be an active member of the bar in good standing (any jurisdiction) and possess a minimum of six (6) years of post-professional law degree experience. Applicants also must have strong, demonstrated qualifications in the following areas: academic achievement; substantive knowledge and expertise in the laws, rules and regulations applicable to the work of the Section; written and oral communication skills; the ability to analyze complex issues; skill and experience working collaboratively and productively with others; organizational skills; professional judgment; initiative; and the ability to excel in a fast-paced, demanding environment. In addition, applicants must have the ability to motivate and engage employees; the skill to build relationships that create trust, open dialogue, and full transparency; the capacity to create a culture of clear accountability; and the integrity to make decisions based solely on merit applicants must have outstanding professional references; a demonstrated ability to effectively supervise all aspects of difficult cases and materials; the ability to delegate responsibility to staff; a demonstrated ability to handle several difficult or complex cases or matters at the same time; a demonstrated ability to manage a significant docket and ensure that applicable deadlines are met; demonstrated mentoring skills; and outstanding negotiation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
The following demonstrated qualifications are preferred but not required: substantive knowledge and expertise in Judicial clerkships (especially in federal court), law review, moot court, clinical experience, and skill and experience working cooperatively and productively with a range of people, such as charging parties, witnesses, respondents, disadvantaged or disenfranchised groups, opposing counsel, judicial or administrative officials, advocacy groups, law enforcement personnel, and the staff of other federal or state governmental agencies, are also preferred.

Application Process

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Applicants may select the Section(s) for which they would like to receive consideration. To learn more about each Section's work, click the corresponding name.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 to receive consideration.

Cover Letter
Resume - Cannot exceed 2 pages
Law School Transcripts
Writing Sample
Assessment Questionnaire
Schedule A Documentation
Current or Former Political Appointees
Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable).

To apply for this position, see page at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/857963200Opens in new window

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

$169,279.00 to $197,200.00 Per Year