Staff Attorney, Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Waynflete School; Washington; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Board on Professional Responsibility is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide legal advice and administrative support on ethics and attorney discipline matters in a hybrid Washington, DC role.

Requirements include a JD, DC Bar in good standing (or pending), strong research and writing skills, and experience with Bluebook and Westlaw. The position emphasizes confidentiality, multitasking, and professional collaboration with Board members and staff.

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.

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.

Skills

Legal research

Office software

Bluebook knowledge

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Work under pressure

Detail oriented

Confidentiality

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

DC Bar in good standing or pending

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Westlaw

Job description

The Board on Professional Responsibility is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide legal advice and administrative support on ethics and attorney discipline matters in a hybrid Washington, DC role.

Requirements include a JD, DC Bar in good standing (or pending), strong research and writing skills, and experience with Bluebook and Westlaw. The position emphasizes confidentiality, multitasking, and professional collaboration with Board members and staff.