Attorney Advisor

DC Contract Appeals Board; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 129,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

The District of Columbia Contract Appeals Board (CAB) seeks an Attorney Advisor to assist CAB Judges in resolving bid protests, debarments, and contract disputes. The role requires legal research, drafting recommendations, and timely motion practice.

JD or LLB from an ABA-accredited law school is required; at least one year of specialized experience. Active DC Bar membership or waiver eligibility is required upon appointment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB from ABA-accredited law school.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the LA-13 grade level.
• Active membership in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar or eligibility to waive into the DC Bar.

Responsibilities

• Responds timely to motions, discovery disputes, protective orders and sealed evidence; handles pretrial, trial, and post-trial issues.
• Prepares Judges for status conferences, bid protest hearings, prehearings, dispute hearings and ADR when necessary.
• Drafts legally sound bid protest and claims decisions in a timely manner, reviewed and submitted per law and timelines.

Skills

Legal research

Draft recommendations

Bid protest experience

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Law (LLB)

Tools

Bar admission in DC

Job description

Job Title: Attorney Advisor
Job ID: 33416
Grade/Appt: Legal Service 14 – Reg Appt Salary Range: $128,795.00 - $167,437.00 Agency:
Contract Appeals Board Full/Part Time: Full Time
Location: 441 4th Street NW, Ste. 350-North, Washington DC 20001
Area of Consideration: Open to the Public Opening/Closing Date: 9/14/2026 - 9/28/2026 Available
Openings: 1
DC Department of Human Resources (DCHR) URL:
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General Job Information
Job Summary

This position is located in the District of Columbia Contract Appeals Board (CAB or Board). CAB is
an independent executive branch agency created by the Procurement Practices Reform Act
of 2011. The mission of the Board is to provide an impartial, expeditious, inexpensive and
knowledgeable forum for hearing and resolving de novo government and contractor appeals from
Contracting Officer's final decisions, disappointed bidder protests of a solicitation or award of a
District contract, Quick Payment Act claims, Public-Private Partnership Act claims, and appeals
from debarment and suspension decisions of the Chief Procurement Officer.
The purpose of this position is to serve as an advisor to one or more Board Judges in resolving
adjudicated cases involving urgent, sensitive, complex and critical government procurement law
matters pertaining to District agencies and/or other entities covered by the Procurement Reform
Amendment Act. Attorneys will conduct legal research and prepare draft recommendations to hel p CAB
Judges resolve bid protests and contract disputes, debarments and suspensions.
Attorney(s) will be assigned cases and work under the supervision of a single
Judge to responsibly manage all aspects of a case.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responds timely to motions practice, discovery disputes, protective order requests and sealed
evidence, and pretrial, trial, and post-trial issues. Prepares Judges for status conferences,
bid protest hearings, prehearings, disputes hearings, and alternative dispute resolution as
necessary. Drafts clearly written, legally sound bid protest and claims dispute decisions in
a timely manner, ensuring that they are reviewed, edited, and submitted to Judges in accordance
with all applicable law, the available record and prescribed timelines.
Handles urgent, sensitive, and confidential legal research and writing matters for one or more
Board Judges. Reviews complex, voluminous and time-sensitive litigation materials, and conducts
legal research and prepares written recommendations in response to requests from Board Judges.
Conducts extensive and detailed research of procurement, civil and e-discovery evidence, civil
procedure, and other matters pertaining to procurement laws. Prepares analysis of options and
recommendations.

Qualifications and Education

Incumbents must have a Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Law (LLB) from an American Bar Association
(ABA) accredited law school. Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience
equivalent to the LA-13 grade level in the District of Columbia government service, or equivalent
public or private sector. Specialized experience is experience which is in or directly related to
the line of work of the position and has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and
abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Licenses and Certifications

Applicant must be an active member in good standing of the bar of the District of Columbia or be
eligible to waive into the D.C. Bar. If eligible for waiver, incumbent must apply for admission
prior to commencing employment and successfully obtain admission to the D.C. Bar within 360 days of
commencing employment. Applicant shall remain a member in good standing of the
D.C. Bar while employed in the Legal Service

Working Conditions/Environment

The work is performed sedentary; however, some walking, standing, and bending are encountered.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty: Monday – Friday 8:15 a.m.- 4:45 p.m. Alternative Work Schedules (AWS) and
remote-hybrid schedules may be available.
Pay Plan, Series, Grade: LA-0905-14
Promotional Potential: No known promotion potential.
Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.
Position Designation: The position has been deemed security-sensitive, pursuant to section 410 of
Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations. Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to
pre-employment checks (criminal background and traffic records, if applicable) as a condition of
employment, and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks, and traffic records for the
duration of your tenure.

Residency Requirement: If the position you are applying for is in the Legal, Career, Management
Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars
($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred
eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency
within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responds timely to motions practice, discovery disputes, protective order requests and sealed
evidence, and pretrial, trial, and post-trial issues. Prepares Judges for status conferences,
bid protest hearings, prehearings, disputes hearings, and alternative dispute resolution as
necessary. Drafts clearly written, legally sound bid protest and claims dispute decisions in
a timely manner, ensuring that they are reviewed, edited, and submitted to Judges in accordance
with all applicable law, the available record and prescribed timelines.
Handles urgent, sensitive, and confidential legal research and writing matters for one or more
Board Judges. Reviews complex, voluminous and time-sensitive litigation materials, and conducts
legal research and prepares written recommendations in response to requests from Board Judges.
Conducts extensive and detailed research of procurement, civil and e-discovery evidence, civil
procedure, and other matters pertaining to procurement laws. Prepares analysis of options and
recommendations.

Qualifications and Education

Incumbents must have a Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Law (LLB) from an American Bar Association
(ABA) accredited law school. Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience
equivalent to the LA-13 grade level in the District of Columbia government service, or equivalent
public or private sector. Specialized experience is experience which is in or directly related to
the line of work of the position and has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and
abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Licenses and Certifications

Applicant must be an active member in good standing of the bar of the District of Columbia or be
eligible to waive into the D.C. Bar. If eligible for waiver, incumbent must apply for admission
prior to commencing employment and successfully obtain admission to the D.C. Bar within 360 days of
commencing employment. Applicant shall remain a member in good standing of the
D.C. Bar while employed in the Legal Service.