Supervisory Attorney Advisor (Policy & Legislative Affairs)

DC Department of Human Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) is seeking an Attorney Advisor to serve as the Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, located in Washington, DC. The role leads policy development, coordinates with OAG divisions, and reviews legislation to ensure alignment with policy priorities.

The incumbent will be the main liaison with the Council, build strong relationships with council members and staff, draft and review all OAG testimony, and provide legal

Qualifications

• Candidates must have at least 7 years of relevant experience and possess strong legal policy, legislative, and analytical skills.
• One year of specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Experience handling complex policy and legislative matters is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop policy priorities with the Senior Leadership Team.
• Hone policy positions with OAG divisions and review legislation accordingly.
• Advise the Council on potential legislation and consult with District agencies.
• Serve as the main point of contact for OAG with the Council and staff.
• Draft and review all OAG testimony to align with legal and policy positions.

Skills

Legal policy

Legislative analysis

Oral communication

Written communication

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Job Summary

Located in the nation’s capital, The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is the chief legal office of the District of Columbia. OAG enforces the laws of the District, defends, and provides legal advice to the District’s government agencies and protects the interests of the District’s residents. The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia is currently looking for an Attorney Advisor to serve as the Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs.

Duties And Responsibilities

The incumbent will work with the Senior Leadership Team to develop policy priorities, works with OAG’s divisions to hone policy positions, develop and review legislation to advance and ensure consistency with these positions, advises the Council on potential legislation, and consults with District agencies and communities to understand their needs. The incumbent in this position will serve as the main point of contact for OAG with the Council of the District of Columbia; building and maintaining strong relationships with Council members and council staff. They will be responsible for working with District agencies and stakeholders and conduct extensive legal research and community outreach to ensure that OAG’s policy positions and priorities address community concerns. Additionally, they will be responsible for drafting and reviewing all OAG testimony before the Council; ensuring that all agency statements are consistent with our legal and policy positions.

Qualifications And Education

Candidates must have at least 7 years of relevant experience and possess strong legal policy, legislative, and analytical skills. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression. Excellent oral and written communication skills are also required. The candidate should also have considerable prior experience handling complex policy and legislative matters.

Incumbent must have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school at the time of appointment.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION

The incumbent must be an active member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar or have the ability to waive in and be admitted within 360 days of appointment.

WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

Work is generally performed in an office setting. Generally, work is sedentary, some walking, handling, and carrying of light to moderately heavy objects (such as case records, briefcases, and exhibits) is required.

Other Significant Factors

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: Legal Supervisory Service, LX-905-01

Salary Range: The starting salary for this position is negotiable up to $170,000 depending on qualifications and availability of funds.

Number of Vacancies: One (1)

Tour of Duty: Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

In-person reporting with limited telework and flexible work schedules available upon eligibility.

Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential.

Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.

GENERAL SUITABILITY SCREENING: The selected candidate will be subject to a background investigation including reference checks.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: If the position you are applying for is in the 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.

RESIDENCY PREFERENCE: Applicants claiming "Residency Preference" will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Code

• 2-1401.01, et. seq., (the Act) the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above-protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

OFFICIAL JOB OFFERS ARE TO BE MADE ONLY BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES SECTION OF THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL