Supervisory Attorney-Advisor (General)

Pretrial Services Agency • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Join the Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia as a Supervisory Attorney-Advisor. Lead key initiatives advancing pretrial justice in the Nation's Capital. As chief legal counsel, provide expert advice on criminal law, operations, and compliance. Oversee legal staff, represent the Agency in major proceedings, and shape strategies that enhance public safety and justice integrity. Ideal for strategic thinkers skilled in federal law, legal writing, and advocacy.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period, if not already completed.
• All applicants are subject to a comprehensive criminal background investigation and required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Form within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
• Must have a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
• Must be a current member in good standing of the bar association of any state within the United States or District of Columbia.
• If not a member of the District of Columbia Bar, must be eligible for admission without examination under DC Court of Appeals Rule 46(e)(3).
• Bar membership must be active and valid through the recruitment process up to and including onboarding.
• Minimum of one year of specialized experience supervising staff attorney(s) and/or other employees that provide legal advice, legal analysis or legal support in the delivery of legal services.
• Specialized experience includes providing recommendations and advice to senior level officials on complex legal problems.
• Specialized experience includes providing problem-solving and creative management and leadership on legal, programmatic and policy matters.

Nice To Haves

• Ideal for strategic thinkers skilled in federal law, legal writing, and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the chief, senior legal expert and counsel to the Director and Assistant Directors, supervising a group with broad responsibilities in regulations and case law regarding pretrial rights and obligations of defendants, policy development, and records management.
• Provide authoritative legal advice and assistance to PSA senior management on the implementation of pretrial programs.
• Provide legal expertise, guidance, and day-to-day administration of the privacy program, ensuring agency compliance with applicable privacy and information security laws.
• Perform full range of administrative and technical supervisory duties, including assigning work, evaluating performance, providing counsel, interviewing and recommending selections, and resolving complaints.
• Provide leadership and legal guidance on general and administrative matters within the Agency's scope.
• Provide leadership to subordinates and legal advice and guidance to senior leadership on a broad spectrum of legal and policy matters, including investigations, public affairs, and other pretrial matters.
• Facilitate employee compliance with ethics requirements in coordination with the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) Designated Agency Ethics Official, acting as the senior attorney for standards of conduct and conflicts of interest.
• Coordinate with CSOSA's Office of the General Counsel to address and resolve matters related to PSA's legal, policy, and/or regulatory compliance.
• Represent the Agency in third-party administrative and quasi-judicial proceedings.
• Provide expert legal advice on proposed replies to and proceedings of boards, investigating officers, and administrative bodies concerning employee personnel matters.
• Manage the Agency's subpoena response program, ensuring compliance with federal laws governing the release and disclosure of sensitive defendant information.
• Review settlement agreements, provide advice and guidance on litigation strategy and administrative proceedings, conduct research, and review and draft legal opinions on general pretrial and administrative law matters.
• Implement legal policies and procedures for compatibility with other PSA and CSOSA policies, applicable law, and regulations.
• Administer legal programs to mitigate possible conflicts and resolve legal issues.
• Oversee staff advisement to senior officials on legal aspects of pretrial policies, plans, and employee-based programs.
• Oversee staff advisement to pretrial staff concerning interpretation, applicability, and implementation of operational programs consistent with pretrial principles, National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies Standards, American Bar Association Standards, and applicable statutes and case law.
• Oversee staff administration and processing of reasonable accommodation requests submitted by PSA employees and applicants.
• Provide expert legal advice to Agency executives in assessing obstacles to data sharing between PSA and partner agencies, including legal analysis, suggestions for overcoming barriers, and drafting necessary legislation.
• Oversee staff work providing legal advice in administrative areas, including finance, procurement, human capital management, and information technology.
• Serve as the Senior Agency Official for Records Management (SAORM), providing strategic leadership and oversight of the Agency's record management program, ensuring agency-wide compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) requirements.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager