Federal-sector EEO Attorney

Get to Know Rikka

Rikka Law Group is a woman and minority-owned law firm founded by Charlyn Ho, a former U.S. Navy Supply Corps officer, Cravath associate, and Perkins Coie partner, now a Forbes.com contributor quoted in outlets including Legaltech News and Cointelegraph. We're also a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and Women-Owned Small Business.
We work with technology companies and government clients on the real legal and compliance challenges they run into as they grow. This engagement reflects where our government contracting practice is headed: placing experienced attorneys directly inside federal agencies to handle the complex, high-stakes EEO work that keeps those offices running fairly and on schedule. As a certified SDVOSB and WOSB, we're building out exactly this kind of specialized federal bench, and this role is a chance to be part of that from the ground floor.

•  Vision: To be the leading thought partner to our clients, providing expert legal advice on the current and future state of technology, law, governance, and policy.
•  Mission: We build the legal infrastructure for the technology age. Combining Big Law strategic precision with military-grade operational discipline, we transform complex regulations into streamlined frameworks that protect our clients' businesses and accelerate their growth.
•  Ethos: The name "Rikka" comes from ikebana, the ancient art of Japanese flower arrangement. Rikka takes great mastery and skill to practice, yet its purpose is simplicity: the natural beauty of the arrangement, not the complexity behind it. That's the foundation of everything under the Rikka Law Group brand, using mastery and skill to turn complex legal concepts into actionable solutions that resolve roadblocks and create and protect value for our clients and their stakeholders.
•  Core Values: Integrity, commitment to excellence, efficiency, long-term client partnership, innovation, and a deep commitment to client success.
• Are you excited to work with a fast-growing law firm with multiple learning opportunities? Are you a self-starter who is willing to go the extra mile to hit your goals? Rikka is an employer that sets goals and accomplishes them by empowering you with opportunities for self-improvement and growth.

The opportunity
We are looking for an experienced federal-sector EEO attorney for an anticipated contract engagement supporting a federal agency client at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. The role would support the agency's EEO office across the full lifecycle of federal-sector EEO complaints. The engagement may be full-time, part-time, or as-needed, depending on client needs. This posting is for a potential engagement, and placement depends on contract award and client approval.

Responsibilities may include

• Providing EEO counseling during the informal complaint stage, including intake, inquiry, and advising aggrieved individuals of their rights and responsibilities
• Processing formal EEO complaints, including acceptance and dismissal analysis and tracking regulatory timeframes
• Conducting or overseeing EEO investigations and preparing or reviewing Reports of Investigation
• Drafting Final Agency Decisions, legal memoranda, and related correspondence
• Supporting Alternative Dispute Resolution and settlement efforts
• Advising on related EEO matters as assigned
• Keeping case records accurate and complete in the agency's tracking systems

Required qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Substantial federal-sector EEO experience, including counseling, investigations, and complaint processing
• Working knowledge of the federal-sector EEO complaint process and applicable EEOC regulations and guidance
• Strong legal writing, analysis, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work onsite at the client's Washington, D.C. headquarters
• Ability to meet client background and suitability requirements

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in a federal agency EEO office
• EEO counselor or investigator training or certification
• Experience with ADR or mediation

Engagement details

• Classification: W-2 contract employee
• Schedule: Full-time or part-time, including as-needed, depending on client needs
• Compensation: $55 to $70 per hour, which is about $110,000 to $140,000 a year for full-time work. Part-time pay depends on hours worked. The final rate will depend on experience, work arrangement, and contract terms.
• Benefits: Benefits are offered, and eligibility may vary by schedule.
• Location: Onsite, Washington, D.C.

To apply
Email your resume, bar admission information, a short summary of your federal-sector EEO experience, and whether you are available full-time, part-time, or both to [email protected]. Use "Federal EEO Contract Attorney" as the subject line.

Rikka Law Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Do you hold a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, and are you an active member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar? Which jurisdiction(s)?
• Are you able to work onsite at the client's Washington, D.C. headquarters?
• Are you familiar with the federal-sector EEO complaint process and applicable EEOC regulations/guidance?
• Are you able to meet the client's background investigation and suitability requirements (i.e., pass a federal background check)?

Work Location: In person