Compliance Review Attorney Civil Rights in Washington

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSchedule: Full-Time | 100% Onsite
Salary: $120,000–$160,000
Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain a Public Trust

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a licensed attorney with demonstrated experience applying federal civil rights statutes to support a federal government program involving complaint reviews, investigations, and compliance matters. The ideal candidate has experience analyzing complex legal issues, preparing well-reasoned legal findings, and applying federal statutes and regulations in an investigative, administrative, or compliance environment. Experience involving First Amendment issues is highly desirable.

Job Responsibilities

• Review complaints, allegations, and supporting documentation to determine appropriate case disposition.
• Conduct legal and factual analysis of investigations and compliance matters.
• Research and interpret applicable federal laws, regulations, policies, and guidance.
• Draft legal memoranda, investigative summaries, correspondence, reports, and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate case files, documentation, and supporting records.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders to obtain information and clarify case details.
• Support quality assurance efforts to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely completion of work.
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting established deadlines.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

Job Requirements

• Experience supporting litigation, investigations, administrative law, compliance, or civil rights matters.
• Demonstrated experience applying federal civil rights statutes, including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Discrimination Act.
• Strong legal writing experience, including memoranda, investigative reports, case evaluations, dismissal letters, or legal recommendations.
• Active bar license in good standing in any U.S. state or territory.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience involving First Amendment issues or constitutional law is .
• Prior experience supporting a federal government legal, investigative, compliance, or administrative review function is .

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Work Experience

• Experience supporting litigation, investigations, administrative law, compliance, civil rights, or related legal matters.
• Experience applying federal civil rights laws within a government, legal, regulatory, or compliance environment .

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