CFPB part-time?

[Anonymous]

Does the CFPB allow attorneys to work less than full time? Some federal agencies have established (although not always used by many) programs that allow folks to work less than full time (75%, etc.).

[Anonymous]

Do you already work there? Most agencies use part-time as flexibility for existing staff: it's pretty unusual to hire at part-time.

[Anonymous]

I just want to know if it is a potential option down the road if I were to accept a job offer there.

[Anonymous]

If you plan on having a litigating role, it seems extremely difficult to be able to do part time. Discovery and court deadlines don’t care if you are part time. I would be worried about getting paid for part time but then working full time or more.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just want to know if it is a potential option down the road if I were to accept a job offer there.

To answer that specific question- yes, the CFPB has the ability to grant part-time arrangements.

To answer the question you didn't ask- it is extremely extremely unlikely, particularly on a permanent basis.

[Anonymous]

I am in my fourth attorney role part-time with the government. 3 different agencies and currently a supervisor. It’s not as uncommon as people think. It’s just not as well organized in most agencies as it could be and people tend not to advertise when they are part-time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you plan on having a litigating role, it seems extremely difficult to be able to do part time. Discovery and court deadlines don’t care if you are part time. I would be worried about getting paid for part time but then working full time or more.

This is usually what happens.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am in my fourth attorney role part-time with the government. 3 different agencies and currently a supervisor. It’s not as uncommon as people think. It’s just not as well organized in most agencies as it could be and people tend not to advertise when they are part-time.

Can you share more information about how you made this happen and which agencies seem open to it? Was this something you negotiated when hired? Thanks so much!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just want to know if it is a potential option down the road if I were to accept a job offer there.

To answer that specific question- yes, the CFPB has the ability to grant part-time arrangements.

To answer the question you didn't ask- it is extremely extremely unlikely, particularly on a permanent basis.

Thanks! Is this in all of the groups or just litigating ones?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just want to know if it is a potential option down the road if I were to accept a job offer there.

To answer that specific question- yes, the CFPB has the ability to grant part-time arrangements.

To answer the question you didn't ask- it is extremely extremely unlikely, particularly on a permanent basis.

Thanks! Is this in all of the groups or just litigating ones?

All groups, all positions, including non-attorney ones.

[Anonymous]

OP, I’d wait until you get the job, so you know what full-time entails. The reality is that full-time is frequently more like part-time hours, so don’t give up pay that you don’t need to. Many weeks you’ll actually work only 10 hours - and from home!