Staff Attorney, Board on Professional Responsibility

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Drafts research memoranda and provides advice to prepare Board and Hearing Committee members for oral arguments and hearings, and in response to questions from members. Assists in the preparation of Board and Hearing Committee reports, including legal research, proofreading and cite checking. Assists in the review of motions and preparation of recommendations to responsible Hearing Committee and Board members. Maintains summaries of D.C. Court of Appeals opinions and Board Reports. Obtains and forwards pertinent information including case summaries, legal memoranda and abstracts of recently decided cases to Hearing Committee and Board members. Maintains office research memoranda and files. Assists with preparation for periodic Hearing Committee and Board Trainings including preparation of training material. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: JD from an ABA accredited law school. Must be a member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar. Candidates with a pending application to the D.C. Bar 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 regarding complex legal and procedural issues. Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be detail oriented and deadline driven. Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Must work well in a team environment and be able to interact, including in-person, with Board members, volunteers, vendors, the public and Board employees. Must work well under pressure, possess excellent organizational abilities, and able to manage several priorities in a day. Must be adaptable, creative, and self-motivated. Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications: Law journal and/or clerkship experience. Please submit resume, cover letter, and two (2) writing samples.