Chief, Special Litigation Section

1 month ago


Washington, United States Offices, Boards And Divisions Full time

As the Chief of the Special Litigation Section, the successful candidate:
Provides overall executive oversight and general management of the Section's resources to achieve its mission.

Provides a full range of technical and administrative supervisory duties and responsibilities, directly and through subordinate supervisors, to direct the Section's workforce;
Ensures that the Section functions efficiently and effectively in its enforcing of the statutory provisions including, but not limited to the rights of people in prisons; juvenile detention facilities; healthcare facilities for persons with disabilities; the rights of individuals with disabilities; the rights of people who interact with state or local policy or sheriff's departments; the rights of youth involved in the juvenile system; the rights of people to have safe access to reproductive health care clinics; and the rights of people to practice their religion while confined to state and local institutions;
Ensures the appropriate allocation of staff resources and oversight of personnel to develop and implement the Section's enforcement strategy;
Initiates, directs, and reviews investigations, civil litigation, intervenes in litigation and appears as amicus curiae in litigation against state and local governments and others to protect and secure persons from patterns, practices and policies which violate constitutional and statutory rights; and
Initiates civil litigation against state and local governments, intervenes in litigation and appears as amicus curiae in litigation against state and local governments and others responsible for the enforcement of constitutional and statutory protections of the rights of juveniles and persons with intellectual, physical, and mental health disabilities, and other unique civil rights issues.


Overseas the development, recommendation, and execution of civil rights policy initiatives that fall within the purview of the Section.

Consults and advises the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division and other Department of Justice (DOJ) officials regarding issues in criminal justice policy and litigation, and the rights of people with disabilities.


Leads, facilitates, and supports collaboration with DOJ components, advocacy groups, and the public on the Section's strategic initiatives.
Performs other work as assigned.



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