07/02/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/02/2024 16:45
RECRUITMENT NOTICE
Position Title: Attorney Advisor
Job ID: 26779
Open To: Public
Opening Period: July 2, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Overview:
The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) assists the Mayor in the coordination, planning, supervision, and execution of economic development efforts in the District of Columbia with the goal of creating and preserving affordable housing, creating jobs, and increasing tax revenue. DMPED pursues policies and programs that create strong neighborhoods, expand and diversify the local economy, and provide residents with pathways to the middle class.
Position Description:
DMPED is seeking an Attorney Advisor to serve as an Assistant General Counsel within the Office of the General Counsel (Office) of DMPED. The attorneys in the Office advise DMPED staff on District of Columbia and federal law affecting the programs within DMPED, which include real estate, real estate finance, contracts, grants and other financial incentives, and municipal governance, and support DMPED's operations in employment matters. In addition, the attorneys in the Office provide legal support in drafting a wide array of documents, including contracts, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), grants documents, legislation, real estate transactional documents, regulations, and policies.
Specific responsibilities include:
Experience/Qualifications
Education
Applicants must have a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). For consideration, applicants must have at least four (4) years of post J.D. related experience in the legal field.
License and Certification
Applicants must be active members in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar or have the ability to waive in and be admitted within 360 days of appointment. If eligible for waiver, incumbent must subject an application for admission prior to commencing employment and successfully obtain admission to the D.C. Bar within 360 days of commencing employment. An appointee to the Legal Service position shall remain a member in good standing of the District of Columbia bar during their employment in the Legal Service.
Salary
The position is a grade 14 on the District government's Legal Services (non-union) scale. The salary ranges from $128,824 to $167,497. Actual salary is determined by a variety of factors, including years of experience, applicant qualifications, internal equity comparisons, agency organizational structure, and the applicant's past salary history.
Collective Bargaining
This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.
Application Process
This position is posted on the DC government's Department of Human Resources website. Interested applicants are encouraged to follow the steps below to apply for the position.
If you are having technical issues, please contact DCHR at (202) 442-9700.