Civil Rights Attorney in Kansas City, Missouri at RavenTek

Job Title: Civil Rights Attorney

Department: Operations – Services

Reports To: RavenTek Program Manager

Location: On-site, multiple locations– must live within driving distance of specific worksite location

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Hours: Full-time, 40-hours/week

FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt

Clearance: Public Trust

Position Summary

The Civil Rights Attorney supports federal civil rights enforcement activities by reviewing, evaluating, and processing complaints in accordance with established regulatory frameworks. This role applies legal analysis to determine jurisdiction, sufficiency, and appropriate case disposition while ensuring compliance with applicable civil rights statutes and federal procedures. The performance of this position is key to RavenTek's performance on the contract, and therefore RavenTek's mission to support the customer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review incoming complaints to determine eligibility for further processing.
• Conduct jurisdictional analysis under applicable federal statutes, including Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA, and the Age Discrimination Act.
• Evaluate complaint sufficiency, including factual support and legal basis.
• Assess timeliness of complaints and applicability of waivers.
• Determine appropriate case disposition, including investigation, referral, or dismissal.
• Draft legally sufficient correspondence, including acknowledgment letters, requests for information, and determination letters.
• Assign and manage case files, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with federal standards.
• Communicate with complainants to obtain additional information or clarification.
• Support early resolution processes where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with the Privacy Act, FOIA, FERPA, and applicable procedures.
• Enter actual time worked, once complete, at the end of the day, or no later than 10:00 a.m. the following workday, and submit timesheets at the end of each pay period.
• Submit Monthly Status Reports on a regular basis, as required.
• Monitor RavenTek email on a regular basis, at least 3 times per week, and respond accordingly.
• Complete required compliance training as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Critical Skills

• Strong legal analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of federal civil rights statutes and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent legal writing and research capabilities.
• Ability to manage high-volume caseloads with competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Education & Work Experience

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 1+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience with civil rights law, administrative law, or regulatory processes preferred.

Certifications, Licenses

• Active bar membership.

Special Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust level clearance.

Work Environment

Employee will primarily work remotely in a professional home office environment with standard computer and communications equipment. Typical indoor and computer related noise level, and typical office, paper, and equipment related dust. Exposure to video display terminals occurs on a regular basis

Physical Demands

To successfully perform the essential functions of the job, the employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; see to read printed materials and computer screens. Ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and may be required to provide recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Employee must be able to lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically up to 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

ADA: RavenTek will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

EEO/AA: RavenTek does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position and will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential job functions are subject to modification. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.