Employment Law Attorney

Summary

Treasury Departmental Offices is currently seeking an experienced personnel law attorney interested in temporarily assisting with employment-related litigation and other HR matters. Departmental Offices is the Department of the Treasury's headquarters organization, with approximately 3000 employes

Duties

The incumbent will represent Departmental Offices in matters before the EEOC, MSPB, and other administrative fora, and will assist the Department of Justice in defending employment-related federal litigation involving Treasury. The incumbent will also advise Departmental Offices managers on personnel matters, and assist with the formulation of Department-wide HR guidance.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree (or equivalent), be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).

Education

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see www.ed.gov. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

How You Will Be Evaluated

EXPERIENCE DESIRED FOR THE POSITION, INCLUDE: Three or more years' experience litigating matters before the EEOC and MSPB. Significant experience advising federal managers on HR-related matters. You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications . Once the application process is complete, a review of submitted documents will be made to determine if applicants are qualified for this assignment.

Required Documents

Current resume (not to exceed 2 pages) including a description of work experience and education. A brief cover letter that includes your current title, series, grade, and step and your interest in the assignment and how your experience may be relevant to the position advertised.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date, 10/09/2026, of the announcement to receive consideration. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date, 10/09/2026. Departmental Offices (DO) provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process. - To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. - Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. - After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. - You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact studentemployment@treasury.gov to obtain an alternative application.

What to Expect Next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated to determine your eligibility for this internship after the vacancy closing date. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive a notification if you are selected to continue to the next stage.

Additional Information

This vacancy is a Detail. Definition of Detail Temporary Assignment: The employee performs short-term work or fills an interim staffing need within their own agency, another federal agency, or an international organization. Retention of Official Position: The employee officially remains in their permanent "position of record" during the assignment. Grade and Pay: The employee keeps their current salary, pay grade, and benefits from their permanent job.

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree (or equivalent), be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).