Staff Attorney

D.C. Bar; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The D.C. Bar is seeking a licensed attorney to support Board and Hearing Committee activities in a hybrid Washington, DC role.

You will draft research memoranda, prepare reports, review motions, and summarize opinions, while maintaining confidential information and meeting deadlines. Qualified candidates hold an ABA JD, DC Bar membership in good standing, and strong research/writing skills, with proficiency in Westlaw, Bluebook, and Office 365.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school, in good standing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365; Westlaw and other electronic legal research.
• Familiarity with the Bluebook; ability to write clearly on complex legal issues.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusive environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented, deadline driven, and able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Drafts research memoranda and advises Board and Hearing Committee members for oral arguments and hearings.
• Assists in preparing Board and Hearing Committee reports, including legal research, proofreading and cite checking.
• Reviews motions and prepares recommendations to Hearing Committee and Board members.
• Maintains summaries of DC Court of Appeals opinions and Board reports.
• Obtains and forwards case summaries, legal memoranda and abstracts to Hearing Committee and Board members.
• Maintains office research memoranda and files.
• Assists with preparation for periodic Hearing Committee and Board trainings, including training material.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Microsoft Office 365

Westlaw

Bluebook proficiency

Excellent written and oral skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Westlaw

Bluebook

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

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. ***

This position is currently a hybrid position, with days worked in the office and days worked remotely. The hybrid status of this position may change at any time, subject to the BPR’s discretion.

This is not an attempt to list all essential functions of this position. Job duties may change over time based on organizational/department needs.

BPR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

BPR is committed to providing qualified individuals with reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs, pursuant to applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] .

As part of the accommodation process, we will conduct an individualized interactive process and may ask you for additional information. Any final hiring decisions or start dates may be delayed while the accommodation review process is ongoing if the individual cannot begin work without the requested accommodation.