Staff Attorney

The Staff Attorney provides legal advice and assistance to the members of the Board on Professional Responsibility and the members of the Board’s Hearing Committees, 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.

 *** Please submit resume, cover letter, and two (2) writing samples. ***

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 HR@dcbar.org. 

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.