Attorney Advisor
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Location: Washington, DC 20011
Description:
Job Summary
This position is located in the Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL), Office of the Director. The mission of DACL is to advocate, plan, implement, and monitor programs in health, education, employment, and social services which promote longevity, independence, dignity, and choice for the city's older adults (ages 60 years or older), people living with disabilities (ages 18-59 years), and caregivers.
The position serves as the primary legal advisor and provides legal advice in promulgating and maintaining DACL policies and receiving, preparing, and responding to external requests for information, such as Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, discovery motions, legal inquiries, requests for protocols, work product, and other relevant materials.
Duties and Responsibilities
Serves as an advisor to the Director in the planning, directing, overseeing, and coordinating of the legal services for the agency. Prepares legal documents on complex and substantive matters, provides summary analyses of issues and recommendations for consideration. Conducts extensive and detailed research of legal documents dealing with proposed laws and amendments to existing laws to ensure conformance with legal requirements. Provides summary analysis of issues and recommendations for consideration to the Director.
Serves as the agency liaison to OAG and the Office of Employee Appeals (OEA) in litigation matters. Works with agency management to provide legal advice in the implementation of human resources actions. Responsible for reviewing, writing, and revising all intra district and external memorandum of understanding and agreements for services, goods, and other contractual arrangements. Reviews budgetary and other documents for legal sufficiency.
Education and Qualifications
Must possess a LLB or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) at the time of appointment.
Must be an attorney admitted to the practice of law and qualified by experience and training to advise the Department with respect to legal issues related to the powers and duties of the position.
Must have at least (5) years of post J.D. professional legal experience providing legal advice on complex and sensitive issues to high-level executives and officials in a government agency or other entity. Work experience may include experience in employment law, reviewing and approving contracts, interpretation and/or application of legislation, relations, and/or legal documents.
License and Certifications
Must be an active member in good standing with or eligible to waive into the District of Columbia Bar. If eligible for waiver, incumbent must submit an application for admission prior to commencing employment and successfully obtain admission to the D.C. Bar within 360 days of commencing employment. An appointee to the Legal Service position shall remain a member in good standing of the D.C. Bar during their entire employment in the Legal Services.
Work Conditions/Environment
The work is generally performed in a normal office setting.
Other Significant Facts
Tour of Duty : Varies
Pay Plan, Series and Grade : LS-0905-15
Promotion Potential: None
Duration of Appointment: Legal Service- An appointee to the Legal Service position shall remain a member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar during his/her employment in the Legal Service.
Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not covered under the collective bargaining unit.
Position Designation: This position is designated as Security Sensitive. The incumbents of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations, Suitability.
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, disabilities, or political affiliation.
This position is located in the Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL), Office of the Director. The mission of DACL is to advocate, plan, implement, and monitor programs in health, education, employment, and social services which promote longevity, independence, dignity, and choice for the city's older adults (ages 60 years or older), people living with disabilities (ages 18-59 years), and caregivers.
The position serves as the primary legal advisor and provides legal advice in promulgating and maintaining DACL policies and receiving, preparing, and responding to external requests for information, such as Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, discovery motions, legal inquiries, requests for protocols, work product, and other relevant materials.
Duties and Responsibilities
Serves as an advisor to the Director in the planning, directing, overseeing, and coordinating of the legal services for the agency. Prepares legal documents on complex and substantive matters, provides summary analyses of issues and recommendations for consideration. Conducts extensive and detailed research of legal documents dealing with proposed laws and amendments to existing laws to ensure conformance with legal requirements. Provides summary analysis of issues and recommendations for consideration to the Director.
Serves as the agency liaison to OAG and the Office of Employee Appeals (OEA) in litigation matters. Works with agency management to provide legal advice in the implementation of human resources actions. Responsible for reviewing, writing, and revising all intra district and external memorandum of understanding and agreements for services, goods, and other contractual arrangements. Reviews budgetary and other documents for legal sufficiency.
Education and Qualifications
Must possess a LLB or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) at the time of appointment.
Must be an attorney admitted to the practice of law and qualified by experience and training to advise the Department with respect to legal issues related to the powers and duties of the position.
Must have at least (5) years of post J.D. professional legal experience providing legal advice on complex and sensitive issues to high-level executives and officials in a government agency or other entity. Work experience may include experience in employment law, reviewing and approving contracts, interpretation and/or application of legislation, relations, and/or legal documents.
License and Certifications
Must be an active member in good standing with or eligible to waive into the District of Columbia Bar. If eligible for waiver, incumbent must submit an application for admission prior to commencing employment and successfully obtain admission to the D.C. Bar within 360 days of commencing employment. An appointee to the Legal Service position shall remain a member in good standing of the D.C. Bar during their entire employment in the Legal Services.
Work Conditions/Environment
The work is generally performed in a normal office setting.
Other Significant Facts
Tour of Duty : Varies
Pay Plan, Series and Grade : LS-0905-15
Promotion Potential: None
Duration of Appointment: Legal Service- An appointee to the Legal Service position shall remain a member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar during his/her employment in the Legal Service.
Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not covered under the collective bargaining unit.
Position Designation: This position is designated as Security Sensitive. The incumbents of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations, Suitability.
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, disabilities, or political affiliation.