Staff Attorney

The District of Columbia Bar • Washington, DC

5d • $85,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Attorney provides legal advice and assistance to members of the Board on Professional Responsibility and its Hearing Committees. The role also provides legal advice and administrative support to the Executive Attorney, Deputy Executive Attorney, and Assistant Executive Attorneys, and reports to the Executive Attorney.

The position supports legal research, preparation of reports and recommendations, case-information distribution, and training for Board and Hearing Committee members. It is currently hybrid, with workdays in the office and remotely; the hybrid arrangement may change at the BPR’s discretion. Duties may change over time based on organizational or departmental needs.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Membership in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar; candidates with a pending D.C. Bar application may be considered.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
• Proficiency in Westlaw and other electronic legal research.
• Familiarity with the Bluebook.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely about complex legal and procedural issues.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven, with the ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; ability to work well in a team and interact, including in person, with Board members, volunteers, vendors, the public, and Board employees.
• Ability to work well under pressure, strong organizational abilities, and ability to manage several priorities in a day.
• Adaptable, creative, and self-motivated.
• Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
• Submit a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples.

Nice To Haves

• Law journal experience.
• Clerkship experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft research memoranda and advise Board and Hearing Committee members in preparation for oral arguments and hearings, and in response to their questions.
• Assist in preparing Board and Hearing Committee reports, including legal research, proofreading, and cite checking.
• Assist with reviewing motions and preparing recommendations for responsible Hearing Committee and Board members.
• Maintain summaries of D.C. Court of Appeals opinions and Board Reports.
• Obtain and forward pertinent information, including case summaries, legal memoranda, and abstracts of recently decided cases, to Hearing Committee and Board members.
• Maintain office research memoranda and files.
• Assist with preparation for periodic Hearing Committee and Board trainings, including preparation of training materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree