Attorney Advisor

Job Summary

This position is located in the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH). The Office of Administrative Hearings is an independent, impartial, administrative court that provides fair and efficient adjudication services for more than forty (40) District of Columbia agencies, boards, and commissions and for certain private parties. The incumbent of this position oversees day-to-day administrative functions, including contract administration, procurement support services, data collection and analysis, and inventory management.

Incumbent of this position provides legal advice, conducts extensive and detailed legal document research dealing with proposed laws and amendments to existing laws; superseded laws and regulations; and the legislative history of Federal and District laws and regulations. Reviews, researches and prepares Office responses by management to selected and sensitive and often confidential inquires and correspondence from the Mayor, members of the Council of the District of Columbia, officials of the District and Federal government and surrounding jurisdictions, members of the private sector, both individual and organized, and the general public. Drafts testimony for the Senior Attorney or the Chief Administrative Judge or designee, for presentation at hearings before the Council of the District of Columbia and/or Congressional committees, as well as for presentation in public forums.

Assists with the training of inspectors in laws, rules, regulations, adjudicative process, and gathering information and documentation for supporting evidence pursuant to enforcement or corrective actions. Assists in reviewing and revising directives and correspondence, including standard operating procedures, inspection reports, reporting requirements, and other legal documents related to enforcement actions. Answers questions regarding compliance with grant requirements, auditing, reporting, as well as questions relating to fraud and to grant deficiency practices. Gives advice regarding compliance with applicable personnel regulations and agreements, including advice related to personnel actions.

Represents the agency in complex administrative hearings, and prepares evidence, briefs, motions and other documents to support cases as necessary

Qualifications and Education

Applicant must possess one (1) year of specialized experience which is directly related to the line of work of the position and has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.  Specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

Licenses and Certifications

Must be an active member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar or have the ability to waive in and be admitted within 360 days of appointment. 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.

Work Conditions/Environment 

Work is generally performed in an office setting. The work is sedentary. However, there may be some walking; handling, carrying and occasional lifting and movement of light and heavy objects such as documents, records, boxes, books and binders or other equipment required. 

Other Significant Facts

Must possess a LLB Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) at the time of appointment.

Must have at least one (1) year of post J.D. professional legal experience.

Tour of Duty: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or Varies

Promotion Potential:   No Known Promotion Potential

Duration of Appointment:   Legal Service

Pay Plan, Series and Grade, LS-0905-12

Salary Range: $ 88,093.00 - $114,532.00; based on funding

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union):   This position is not in the collective Bargaining Unit.

Position Designation: This Position is subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability—Security Sensitive.

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.

If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.

The Government of the District of Columbia values the safety of our employees, our residents, and our visitors. In support of these values, if you are selected for this job you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates your sincerely held religious beliefs. If you are invited to join our team, you must submit proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to your initial HR representative, or you must request an exemption from your representative. New employees must either provide proof of vaccination or be granted a medical or religious exemption before working with the Government of the District of Columbia.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $88,093.00 - $114,532.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
If you are selected for this job you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates your sincerely held religious beliefs.

Application Question(s):

• Are you an active member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar or have the ability to waive in and be admitted within 360 days of appointment?

Education:

• Doctorate (Preferred)

Work Location: One location