Attorney Advisor

General Job Information

Job Summary

The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) is responsible for regulating business activity in the District of Columbia. To protect consumers, DLCP issues business and professional licenses, registers corporations, inspects weighing and measuring devices, and issues special events permits.

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is the legal team for DLCP. OGC provides representation and legal advice on a wide range of issues, including professional and business licensing and the Consumer Protection Procedures Act (CPPA). OGC also represents DLCP before the Office of Administrative Hearings in appeals of civil infractions and other enforcement actions; and provides legal counsel to the various Occupational and Professional Boards and Commissions under DLCP's purview.

DLCP seeks an experienced professional with litigation experience to serve as an Attorney Advisor in its OGC. The incumbent will litigate before the Office of Administrative Hearings and will provide legal advice on a wide variety of regulatory, compliance, enforcement, and ethics matters.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position is responsible for providing sound legal advice to senior management and division heads, including employment and labor law guidance; drafting memoranda, letters, policies, recommendations, and other documents; conducting legal review of various documents; representing the agency before the Office of Administrative Hearings, and handling all case responsibilities, including preparing evidence, briefs, motions, and other documents, conducting witness examinations, and making oral arguments; reviewing and preparing enforcement notices and orders; providing legal guidance to the Occupational and Professional Boards and Commissions; and providing all manner of legal guidance to the DLCP as needed.

License and Certification

The incumbent must be a current member of the District of Columbia Bar in good standing or must be admitted in another United States jurisdiction, be eligible to waive in, and be admitted into the D.C. Bar within 360 days of their appointment.

Must have at least two (2) years of post J.D. professional legal experience.

Working Conditions/Environment

The work is primarily performed in a typical office setting.

Other Significant Factors

Applicants must submit a legal writing sample to dlcphrdivision@dc.gov in order to be considered for this position.

Tour of Duty: Monday

• Friday 8:15am

• 4:45pm

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: LA-0905-13

Promotion Potential: None

Duration of Appointment: Legal Service-An appointee to the Legal Service position shall remain a member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar during his/her employment in the Legal Service.

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is covered under a collective bargaining unit represented by AFGE 1403 and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.

Position Designation: This position is designated as Security Sensitive. The incumbents of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations, Suitability.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking, or any other legally-protected status within the limits imposed by applicable District and federal laws and regulations.