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Are you a compassionate, empathetic attorney who enjoys client contact but would prefer not to litigate? How would you like to work in the personal injury practice of a growing midsize firm in Rockville that truly invests in its people and wants to groom associates for partnership?

Duties include conducting intake interviews, converting prospects into clients, preparing demand letters, negotiating with insurance companies and, most importantly, comforting seriously injured and distressed clients.

Candidates must be personable, street smart, entrepreneurial, and have a willingness to manage others as well as act autonomously. The ideal candidate will have a background in personal injury, but attorneys who have done workers comp, health insurance law, family law, or even former prosecutors will be considered.

SPANISH LANGUAGE FLUENCY IS REQUIRED. Candidates who lack Spanish language skills will not be considered.

The attorney should be barred in Maryland, but those who are willing to sit for the Maryland Bar should still apply.

The firm has a reasonable billable hour requirement, offers competitive compensation, and even gives an origination bonus for generating new business. Because the firm wants people to stay for the long term and make partner, associates will be taught business development, and will be invited to meetings and mixers with actual and potential clients. Associates will enjoy a laid back, social and collegial culture, business casual dress, and lots of client contact.

If you are interested and qualified for this position, please submit your resume to lauren.smith@parkerlynch.com. It will be held in strict confidence and won’t be sent anywhere without first receiving your permission.

Please visit our website at www.parkerlynch.com to review all available opportunities.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL: Progressive California Democrat seeks Legislative Counsel to serve as lead staff for Member’s work on the House Judiciary Committee as well as other non-Committee legislative issues as assigned. Interest in child welfare policy and criminal justice reform a plus. Ideal applicants should have a J.D. with 3-5 years of Hill or other legislative experience, excellent writing skills, solid analytical abilities, and strong political instincts.  This is not an entry-level position. Candidate should be self-starters, creative at coming up with great legislative ideas and strategies and be able to constructively work in a team environment in a fast-paced office.   Candidates with California ties encouraged to apply. Please e-mail a cover letter, resume, and three writing samples with “Legislative Counsel” the subject line to Rep.Karen.Bass@mail.house.gov .  No phone calls or drop-ins, please.

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing objective, nonpartisan research and analysis to committees and Members of the House and Senate. The CRS American Law Division (ALD) seeks a senior manager to serve as Deputy Assistant Director and Specialist. The selectee will support the Assistant Director in managing ALD, which addresses all legal questions that arise in a legislative context or are otherwise of interest to Congress. Some issues relate to the institutional prerogatives of Congress under the Constitution. Other questions involve constitutional and legal principles of statutory analysis that cross legislative policy areas, such as federalism, commerce powers and individual rights. ALD also focuses on the intricacies of legal precedent and statutory construction as they relate to business, crime, the environment, civil rights, international law and other issues. CRS reports and memoranda, while not legally binding, are used by Members and committees of Congress in their legislative deliberations and decision making.

This is a senior leadership position. Applications received for this position will not be considered for any other CRS vacancies. To be considered you must meet the critical competency requirements of the job at the levels described below.

1. Ability to apply knowledge of American law to address legal questions in a public policy setting: I am recognized by decision makers as a professional resource in specific areas of American law at the federal level.
2. Ability to manage legal analysis in a public policy setting: I have routinely managed legal research and analysis in specific areas of American law at the federal level.
3. Ability to lead people and manage a workforce: I have led, supervised, and managed a professional research workforce.
4. Ability to review the written products of others: I have evaluated and critically reviewed diverse written research products on legal aspects of public policy issues for compliance with established substantive and qualitative standards and made independent judgments on acceptability of material.

CRS is fully committed to workforce diversity. Interested applicants must apply online at http://www.loc.gov/crsinfo.

Job Title: Interim Corporate Membership Consultant

A Major, Lindsey & Africa Solutions Practice Group client has a temporary need for an Interim Corporate Membership Consultant for their office located in Washington, DC. 

Responsibilities:

• Execute strategies to recruit corporate members, increase awareness and usage of company service offerings to in-house corporate legal departments. 
• Foster strong relationships to increase member retention.
• Create and execute marketing campaigns, targeting specific individual members and prospective members. 
• Manage and coordinate, as needed, the delivery of high quality and relevant presentations on company service offerings and benefits.

Qualifications:

• Strong public speaking skills
• Some sales experience
• Juris Doctor (JD) or Master’s Degree preferred
• Experience marketing services to corporate legal departments preferred

Compensation will be commensurate with experience.  Interested candidates should send resumes to kaibrown@mlaglobal.com for consideration. 

The office of Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz is seeking an experienced Legislative Director/Counsel to oversee and support the Member’s legislative priorities and all other relevant legislative and policy work. 

Responsibilities include advising the Member on all matters in the issue portfolio which will include Foreign Policy and Health Care; developing and advancing legislative proposals; analyzing legislation and drafting vote recommendations and talking points for floor and committee proceedings; staffing the Member in relevant meetings; representing the Member before constituents and stakeholders; and supervising the legislative staff. The ideal candidate must have a law or advanced degree; significant foreign policy and Jewish Community experience; experience advising a Member of Congress; experience advancing policy proposals; excellent written and verbal communication skills; and enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Prior work in another Congressional or Senate office with Florida ties is a plus.

Interested parties should e-mail a cover letter and resume to FL23Resume@mail.house.gov with the subject line “Legislative Director/Counsel.” Please save cover letter and resume in a single file (pdf preferred) and name the file “Last name, First name.” This office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, disability, national origin, uniformed status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. 

About the Obama Foundation 

Founded in January 2014, the Obama Foundation is the platform for former President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama’s philanthropic activities and an integral part of their voice for continued civic engagement. The Foundation is a living, working start-up for citizenship — an ongoing project to shape together what it means to be a good citizen in the 21st century. It is based on the South Side of Chicago and will have projects all over the city, the country, and the world. From the very beginning, President Obama asked all Americans to believe in the power of ordinary citizens to bring about change. The Obama Foundation will create programs to engage young leaders from around the world, identify and broadcast innovative approaches to civic engagement, and connect communities by fostering conversations to bridge difference and creatively solve problems. Together, we have made extraordinary progress in meeting these challenges. Because there is more to do, this work will live on in the Obama Foundation. For more information on the Obama Foundation, please visit www.obama.org. 

About the Role 

The Legal Fellow will work closely with Foundation attorneys to provide legal advice and assistance across a wide range of issues that arise in a fast-growing and mission-focused Presidential foundation. Issue areas include 501(c)(3) compliance, intellectual property law, employment law, and commercial contract negotiation. 

Primary Responsibilities and Duties 

Assist the Legal Department in triaging and responding to a high volume of legal inquiries and issues. • Review, draft, and negotiate contracts under senior lawyer supervision in support of the Foundation’s programming and operational departments. Monitor and track contracts through management of the Foundation’s contract management software. • Help ensure Foundation compliance with range of applicable laws and regulations. • Maintain ongoing communication and coordination of Legal Department policies and projects to and with all Foundation departments. 

Position Requirements 

• 1-year position, with option to extend for second year • 

Location: 

Washington, D.C. or Chicago • 

J.D., bar admission in relevant jurisdiction, and up to three years of legal experience 

THE OBAMA FOUNDATION 5235 S. Harper Ct., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60615, United States 

E. info@obama.org 

T. +1 (773) 420-1700 

www.obama.org • 

Superior writing, legal research and project management skills needed • Must be resourceful, discreet and motivated by the Foundation’s mission • Experience in transactional/corporate work preferred 

To apply, please send cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and references to operationsres@obama.org no later than Monday, July 31st. 

Very competitive salary and benefits. The Foundation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals of all ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply for this position.

The Office of Bar Counsel is seeking applicants for an Assistant Bar Counsel. This attorney investigates allegations of attorney misconduct or incapacity; presents complaints to Peer Review Panels; represents the Commission at trial in circuit courts throughout the State and before the Court of Appeals; and performs other duties as directed by Bar Counsel.  Applicants should be able to manage a substantial case load independently and must possess excellent research, analytical and writing skills. Substantive litigation experience required.  

Starting salary range $54,450 - $68,450.  Benefits include medical insurance and pension plan.  

Email resume and 2 writing samples to nancy.larocque@agc.maryland.gov.  Resume must be received by close of business 8/2/17.  E.O.E.

The Office of Bar Counsel is seeking applicants for a Senior Assistant Bar Counsel.  This attorney investigates allegations of attorney misconduct or incapacity; presents complaints to Peer Review Panels; represents the Commission at trial in circuit courts throughout the State and before the Court of Appeals; supervises non-Senior Assistants; works with Bar Counsel to develop and implement training programs; and performs other duties as directed by Bar Counsel. Applicants should be able to manage a substantial case load independently and must possess excellent research, analytical and writing skills.  The ideal candidate will have at least seven years litigation experience. 

Starting salary range $83,550 - $93,550. Benefits include medical insurance and pension plan. 

Email resume and 2 writing samples to nancy.larocque@agc.maryland.gov.  Resume must be received by close of business 8/2/17.

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https://oag.dc.gov/page/supervisory-and-staff-attorney-positions

The DC Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is hiring for several supervisory and staff attorney positions.  See the link above for details and instructions to apply.

• Trial Attorney, Public Advocacy Division (#17-039, Closing: 06/23/17)
• Trial Attorney, Public Advocacy Division (#17-040, Closing: 06/26/17)
• Trial Attorney, Public Advocacy Division (#17-038, Closing:06/22/17)
• Assistant Deputy Attorney General, Public Advocacy Division (#17-037, Closing: 06/22/17)
• Attorney Advisor, Legal Counsel Division (#17-036, Closing: 06/13/17)

Founded in 1975, Legal Counsel for the Elderly champions the dignity and rights of vulnerable Washington, D.C. seniors, 60 and older, providing free legal and social work services to those in need — empowering, defending and protecting.

LCE staff help 6,000+ clients each year in many areas of civil law. Attorneys represent seniors facing foreclosures, evictions, and consumer fraud. LCE handles Medicaid and Social Security cases, provides benefits checkups to assure that seniors and Veterans are receiving the benefits they are due, prepares Wills and Powers of Attorney, and educates elders in ways to avoid Medicare and Medicaid fraud. Clients come to LCE directly through the LCE Legal Hotline, they are referred by partner organizations and the courts, and LCE attorneys, plus its more than 800 volunteers, are regularly in the community meeting elders at senior centers and faith-based organizations. LCE also accommodates homebound seniors by providing legal services in their homes.

LCE houses the office of the D.C. Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, which advocates on behalf of seniors in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and those receiving home health care. LCE has a strong relationship with a number of pro bono law firms that assist staff with approximately 600 cases a year. LCE staff testify and make recommendations regarding laws before the D.C. Council that affect seniors, and have been instrumental in bettering conditions for D.C. seniors through assistance with local legislation. More than 40 years after its founding, LCE continues to develop innovative, cost-effective ways to deliver legal services, serving as a model for organizations around the country. LCE is incorporated as a 501(c) (3) and is an affiliate of AARP.

Summary Statement

Performs investigative work and conducts limited research.  Assists with client interviews and reaches out to local government agencies on behalf of LCE clients.  Provides administrative support as required. 

Responsibilities

1. Under the guidance of five consumer unit attorney(s) by performing such tasks as drafting client letters and other documents; limited legal research, assisting with client interviews; placing calls to local government agencies and mortgage lenders on behalf of LCE clients.

2. Performs investigative work, such as gathering evidence, searching records and documents, and/or contacting potential clients and witnesses to gather information.

3. Provides other litigation support, such as managing and maintaining databases to track document production, deposition testimony, class communications, and deadlines.

4. Create and implement systems for identifying and contacting homeowners as potential LCE clients.

5. Responsible for case management database documentation tasks such as: case reporting, case notes, case closures, grant reporting, and timekeeping.

6. Responsible for general administrative functions for the Consumer Unit.

Requirements

Completion of an Associate's Degree, paralegal training, or certificate; or an equivalent combination of training and experience related to the duties of the position.

Spanish speaker is a plus.

Benefits Offered

AARP offers competitive benefits with a 401K, 100% company funded pension plan, health, dental, vision and life insurance, STD/LTD, paid vacation and sick, and other benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.  AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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Learn more about Legal Counsel for the Elderly at http://www.aarp.org/states/dc/LCE.html

Apply Online:   http://careers.aarp.org/ShowJob/Id/1172759/Legal-Administrative-Associate/