Supervisory Attorney Advisor

US District of Columbia Courts; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

US District of Columbia Courts seeks a Supervisory Attorney Advisor for the Self-Help Center in the Probate Division. The role advises division leadership, judicial officers, and staff on legal and procedural matters, and prepares memoranda, opinions, orders, policies, and forms for public guidance.

The ideal candidate has a J.D., 3+ years of legal experience including negotiations, and 2 years of supervisory experience in a court or public service setting, with a DC Bar in good standing or

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• At least three (3) years of legal experience, including at least one (1) year conducting negotiations in a legal setting.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience in an office, public service agency, court system, or legal environment.
• Active D.C. Bar membership in good standing or eligible to waive into the D.C. Bar.

Responsibilities

• Advise division leadership, judicial officers, and court staff on legal and procedural matters.
• Prepare legal memoranda, opinions, administrative orders, policies, procedures, forms, and public guidance.
• Evaluate the impact of legislation, court rules, and operational initiatives.

Skills

Negotiations

Leadership

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

The Supervisory Attorney Advisor position is located in the Self-Help Center of the Probate Division of the District of Columbia Courts. The incumbent advises division leadership, judicial officers, and court staff on legal and procedural matters; prepares legal memoranda, opinions, administrative orders, policies, procedures, forms, and public guidance; and evaluates the impact of legislation, court rules, and operational initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• A minimum of three (3) years of legal experience, including at least one (1) year of experience conducting negotiations in a legal setting, such as a civil, criminal, or family law matter
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience in an office, public service agency, court system, or legal environment.
• Must possess an active D.C. Bar membership in good standing or be eligible to waive into the D.C. Bar

One (1) year of experience dealing with probate matters or administration of the estates of deceased persons is preferred.

Graduation from the Courts' Management Training Program may substitute for one (1) year of supervisor experience (You must provide documentation of your management training (i.e., a copy of certificate) with your application.

The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts' values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency.