Senior Staff Counsel

This position is located in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, Central Legal Staff Division, which is comprised of a nine-member legal staff. The incumbent in this role leads the Central Legal Staff Division and has the overall responsibility for the operations of the division. In addition, the incumbent supports and serves on various committees that impact Court practices. In the absence of the Clerk of the Court and Chief Deputy Clerk, serves in the acting role.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Graduation from an accredited university with a Law degree plus a minimum four (4) years of supervisory and leadership experience in a court, legal, justice, or government environment. Must be an active member in good standing with the District of Columbia Bar or must become a member within six (6) months of appointment.Must possess an active D.C. Bar membership in good standing, or be eligible to waive into the D.C. Bar. Documentation of education and Bar membership or eligibility must be included with the application. Applications will not be considered complete unless proof is attached. If not a member of the D.C. Bar, waiver into the D.C. Bar within six months after an offer of employment is a condition of employment.The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts’ values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency.Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts are required. If you are selected for the position, a criminal history records check will be conducted.#J-18808-Ljbffr