What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Board of Ethics and Government?
This position is in the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability (BEGA), Office of Government Ethics. The mission of BEGA is to make the District government more
transparent and ethical through advice, training and enforcement. The Office of Government Ethics interprets and enforces the District’s ethics laws.
The incumbent serves as a Legal Assistant, responsible for supporting the agency’s legal staff in performing legal assistance activities, which require specialized knowledge of legal documents and processes in matters related to the responsibilities of the Office.
Duties and Responsibilities
Supports the agency’s legal staff, performs legal research, and completes technical and clerical assignments involving complex and difficult subject matter, requiring in depth legal research. Reviews legal documents, including but not limited to case files, policies, and procedure documents, to assure that statutes, citations, exhibits, and other relevant materials are correct, complete and conform to pertinent laws, rules, regulations, and office requirements.
Assists in complex investigations. Contacts and interviews litigants and witnesses, compiles and evaluates factual information, records, and data to prepare documents for litigation (e.g., answers to interrogatories and responses to requests for production of documents), and to prepare cases for presentation to the Board.
Assists the attorneys with research and other preparation for the drafting of rulemakings, policy and procedure documents as well as pleadings (e.g., disposition motions, pretrial statements, settlement agreements, interrogatories, responses to requests for production of documents, proposed orders, exhibits, legal correspondence, etc.); and assists attorneys in the settlement of cases.
Qualifications and Education
This position requires one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position which has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
College education in a legal study is preferred.
Licensures, Certifications, and other requirements
None
Work Conditions/Environment
Generally, the work is sedentary. Some walking, handling, and carrying of light to
moderately heavy objects are required (e.g., boxes of records, briefcases, exhibits, and
display easels).
Work is predominately sedentary; however, some walking, standing, and bending are
encountered.
Other Significant Facts
Tour of Duty: Varies, Monday thru Friday
Duration of Appointment: Career Services-Temporary Appointment not-to-exceed 6 months (10 hours or less per week)
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0986-07
Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not covered under a collective bargaining agreement.
Position Designation: This position has been designated as security-sensitive therefore the incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability, and as such, incumbents of this position shall be subject to criminal background checks, background investigations, and mandatory drug and alcohol testing, as applicable.
The District of Columbia government maintains a drug free work environment policy. All District employees are subject to post-accident/incident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
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, physical handicap, or political affiliation.