Employment Law Attorney

Department of the Treasury

Treasury, Departmental Offices

Office of General Counsel

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

This job is open to

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

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.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

You must be a U.S. citizen or national. • You must complete a background investigation • Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.

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.

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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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.

Agency contact information

Elaine Rigas

Phone: 304-480-8000 X4
Email: elaine.rigas@treasury.gov

Address: OHR-DO
1500 PA Ave NW
Washington, DC 20220
US

Next steps

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.

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