Application Deadline: Thursday, August 24, 2023
For additional inquiries, please send an email to [email protected].
Job Summary
The position is located in the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH). The mission of the DCCAH is to provide grants, programs and educational activities that encourage diverse artistic expressions and learning opportunities, so that all District of Columbia residents and visitors can experience the rich culture of our city.
The Attorney Advisor position is located within the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. Incumbent will provide expert legal advice and conduct extensive reviews of various legal documents; and provides statements of reasons, drafts letters, memoranda, and recommendations. Consult management and supervisors on legalities that affect their organization's mission and provide clarification of policies, statutes and legislation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Incumbent 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conducts extensive and detailed legal document research dealing with proposed laws and amendments to existing laws; superseded laws and regulations; and the legislative history of Federal and District laws and regulations.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 responses by management to 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.
Assists with conducting a continuing review and evaluation of existing District of Columbia and Federal statutes and regulations to determine the need for new regulations or amendments, new administrative and enforcement procedures, and to provide clarification, in instances of ambiguities or conflict with other laws and regulations. Recommends and drafts new enabling legislation and amendments to existing legislation for review and approval, as appropriate.
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.
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 one (1) year 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. 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.
Working Conditions/Environment
The work is performed mostly in an office environment setting.
Other Significant Facts
Tour of Duty: Monday- Friday 8:15AM- 4:45PM (varies)
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: LA-0905-12
Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential
Duration of Appointment: Legal Service – Regular
Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.
Position Designation: The position has been deemed security-sensitive. Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to pre-employment checks (criminal background checks, consumer credit check, traffic record checks, if applicable) as a condition of employment, and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of your tenure.
Residency Statement: 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.
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.
