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Attorney Advisor
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Job ID
32624
Location
2235 Shannon Place SE
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Date Opened
06/10/2026
Date Closed
06/19/2026
Minimum Rate
$119,129.00
Maximum Rate
$154,877.00
Target Openings
1
Available Openings
1
Area of Consideration
Open to Public
Agency
Dept. of For-Hire Vehicles
Grade
13
Bargaining Unit
C33
Type of Appointment
Legal Service - Reg Appt
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Job Summary:
This position is located in the Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV), Office of the General Counsel. The incumbent provides proficient legal advice in various practice areas within DFHV. Legal practice areas include, but are not limited to, legislation and regulatory drafting, civil litigation, administrative law, , procurement, contracts, grant review, and FOIA.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Attorney Advisor 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conducts extensive and detailed legal document research dealing with proposed laws and amendments to existing laws, superseded laws and regulations, and the legislative history of federal and District laws and regulations. Drafts testimony for the Senior Attorney or the Chief Legal Counselor designee, and other Managers within a specific division/section of a legal office, for presentation at hearings before the Council of the District of Columbia and/or Congressional committees, as well as for presentation in public forums.
Reviews, researches, analyzes and prepares agency responses by management to selected and sensitive, and often confidential inquiries 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. Conducts ongoing 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.
Qualifications and Education:
Applicants must possess an LL.B. or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) at the time of appointment.
Applicants must also have at least one (1) year of post-J.D. professional legal experience. At least one (1) year of post J.D.
Licensures 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 or her employment in the Legal Service
Work Environment / Conditions:
Work is performed in an office setting.
Other Significant Facts:
Tour of Duty: Varies
Pay Plan, Series, Grade: LA-0905-13
Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is covered by AFGE 1403.
Promotion Potential: None
Area of Consideration: Open to the public
Position Designation: Security Sensitive; subject to enhanced suitability screening under D.C. Personnel Regulations, Chapter 4.
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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