Staff Attorney, Board on Professional Responsibility

D.C. Bar; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staff Attorney for the Board on Professional Responsibility provides legal advice and support to Board members and Hearing Committees on ethics and attorney discipline. The role reports to the Executive Attorney and supports the attorneys overseeing investigations and decisions.

Hybrid position with in-office and remote work days; strong emphasis on legal research, writing, and timely, precise work products. Commitment to diversity and professional conduct is essential.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school.
• DC Bar membership in good standing (or pending application).
• Proficiency in MS Office 365; proficiency in Westlaw and electronic legal research.
• Familiarity with The Bluebook and proper citation.”
• Ability to write clearly and concisely on complex legal issues.

Responsibilities

• Drafts research memoranda and provides advice to Board and Hearing Committee members for oral arguments/hearings.
• Assists in preparing Board and Hearing Committee reports, including legal research, proofreading and cite checking.
• Assists in reviewing motions and preparing recommendations to Hearing Committee/Board members.
• Maintains summaries of D.C. Court of Appeals opinions and Board Reports.
• Forwards pertinent information including case summaries and abstracts to Board members.
• Maintains office research memoranda and files.
• Assists with preparation for periodic trainings, including training materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal writing

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

The Staff Attorney, Board on Professional Responsibility provides legal advice and assistance to the members of the Board on Professional Responsibility and the members of the Board’s Hearing Committees regarding legal ethics and attorney discipline, as well as legal advice and administrative support to the Executive Attorney, Deputy Executive Attorney, and Assistant Executive Attorneys. This position reports to the Executive Attorney.

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.

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.