Legal Assistant (Court)

Introduction

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 twenty-five (25) District of Columbia agencies, boards, and commissions and for certain private parties.

This position functions as a Legal Assistant, responsible for assisting and supporting the Chief Administrative Law Judge, Associate Administrative Law Judges, Executive Director, Clerk of Court, and legal staff in the performance of the duties designed to ensure that OAH provides fair and efficient adjudication services.

Duties and Responsibilities

Supports the day-to-day administration of the OAH docket. Enters and maintains accurate data records in OAH's case management system, including docket data. Manages hardcopy and electronic case files. Interacts and communicates with the public orally and in writing when providing customer service related to the adjudication of cases by OAH. Without providing legal advice, answers a wide range of questions from the public regarding calendaring and filing procedures, case status, fees, and fines and refers questions to appropriate OAH staff.

Prepares, maintains, delivers, and retrieves case files and documents in accordance with policies and procedures developed by the Chief Administrative Law Judge, Executive Director, and Clerk of Court. Executes certificates of service and serves court orders on parties in cases adjudicated by OAH. Performs cashier's duties consistent with procedures developed by the District of Columbia Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) and OAH, including accepting payment transactions related to fees, fines, and penalties; posting and updating payments in OAH's case management system; reconciling receipts, generating payment activity reports; and issuing receipts for payments received.

Qualifications & Education

Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position in the normal line of progression. The applicant must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 06 level.

Licensures & Certifications

None

Work Conditions/Environment

Work is generally performed in an office or courtroom 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, exhibits, records, briefcases, and office furniture or equipment are required.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential

Duration of Appointment: Career Service - Term (13 month appointment)

Pay Plan, Series, Grade: CS-0986-07

Salary: $51,456 - $67,548

Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is in the collective Bargaining Unit and represented by AFSCME.

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.