What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney Advisor position at Office of Unified Communicatio?
This position is located in the Office of Unified Communications (OUC), Office of the General Counsel (OGC). OGC is responsible for providing legal advice, litigation support, ensuring compliance with District of Columbia and federal laws. The Attorney Advisor will work under the direct supervision of the General Counsel, who provides broadly defined missions. The incumbent will independently plan, organize, and discharge duties, determine appropriate courses of action, and refer to the General Counsel in cases of policy interpretation or in matters having wide scaled ramifications and presents recommended solutions.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Attorney Advisor will serve as a senior attorney in OUC’s OGC handling complex and difficult matters. The incumbent will review various legal documents and relevant case laws to determine whether execution or non-execution of proposed actions is in the best interest of the District of Columbia government and will provide statements of reason and will draft language necessary to obviate objections. The Attorney Advisor will examine and analyze proposed orders, legislation, and other legal document from various sources for legal sufficiency, both as to the form and substance or rulemaking decisions. The incumbent will review records of hearing, including briefs filed, exceptions taken, rulings made, tentative decisions, as well as reports of findings of fact and conclusions of law. They will analyze the aforementioned documents and will provide recommendations to supervisor as appropriate.
The incumbent will represent OUC before administrative tribunals, including the D.C. Office of Administrative Hearings, the D.C. Office of Employee Appeals, the D.C. Office of Human Rights, and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and handle all case responsibilities, including the preparation of position statements, briefs, motions, and other documents and evidence to support cases, as necessary. They will provide advice to management regarding compliance with applicable personnel laws and regulations and collective bargaining agreements, including advice related to labor and personnel actions. The Attorney Advisor will work with the General Counsel in the development and implementation of program guidelines, new and improved policies, procedures and processes to effect efficient program operations; and in the planning, development and institution of short/long term agency plans and activities, incorporating strategic provisions, as appropriate. The incumbent will prepare legal documents on complex and substantive matters, providing summary analyses of issues and recommendations for consideration of the General Counsel.
The incumbent will perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Education
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 have at least three (3) years of post J.D. professional legal experience.
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. If not currently a member of the Bar, prior to their appointment, the incumbent must send proof of their complete, submitted application to the District of Columbia Bar. 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
Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Pay Plan, Series and Grade, LA-0905-14
Salary: $128,795 - $167,437
Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential
Collective Bargaining Unit : This position is not in the collective Bargaining Unit.
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 (a) criminal background checks; (b) traffic record check (as applicable); (c) Consumer credit check (as applicable); (c) reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing; and (d) post-accident or incident drug and alcohol testing.
Residency Preference: Applicants claiming "Residency Preference” will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.
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.
Salary : $128,795 - $167,437