Jobs

Below is a list of current attorney and legal internship vacancies at the U.S. Department of Justice.  To learn more about Justice and our legal careers, please visit our website: http://www.justice.gov/legal-careers.

More info and application here: http://www.afj.org/about-afj/jobs/bolder-advocacy-elections-counsel

Position Summary

This is a newly created position that requires an innovative thinker interested in developing and implementing a program to support increased nonprofit involvement in electoral activities, including voter mobilization and ballot measure efforts. The 2016 election cycle offers many opportunities for organizations to mobilize and educate voters, candidates, and policymakers, and we want to significantly increase our ability to help nonprofits be smarter, bolder, and more effective in their electoral work. The Elections Counsel will play an a vital role in educating groups (and their funders) to maximize 501(c)(3) advocacy activities, smartly collaborate with non-c3s, and consider establishing 501(c)(4)s. In addition, this position will work to strengthen and expand a more robust 501(c)(4) infrastructure allowing organizations to have a greater impact in elections.

The position will be part of AFJ’s Bolder Advocacy Initiative. The Elections Counsel reports to the Bolder Advocacy Legal Director in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Develop resources (such as fact sheets, articles, op-eds, case studies, sample documents, best practices tool kits) for affiliated c3 and c4 organizations, public charities considering establishing affiliated c4s, c4s, and funders.
• Convene c4s to discuss best practices, resource needs, trends, and key questions.
• Work with funders and potential funders to encourage more c4 funding.
• Participate in federal tax and federal election law public policy and other subjects as they may arise, including lobbying, preparing regulatory comments, and writing occasional amicus briefs.
• Collaborate with other organizations to deliver appropriate program content.
• Work with AFJ’s California, Texas, and DC staff on program activities and special events.
• Conduct workshops for nonprofit organizations and foundations on federal tax and federal election rules governing their ability to participate in public policy. Also be active in the publicity/outreach needed to produce the desired audience for workshops.
• Provide technical assistance to nonprofits and foundations on federal tax and federal election law.
• Represent the organization at conferences of nonprofits and foundations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Law degree, bar membership and at least 2-5 years of experience as a practicing attorney or advocate working with c4 organizations.
• Knowledge of federal tax and election law; some familiarity with state lobbying and elections law and experience lobbying for a nonprofit a plus.
• Experience conducting training programs and working with coalitions.
• Experience with lobbying or nonprofit advocacy programs preferred
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, including the ability to write clearly and quickly.
• Strong collaborator, and able to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Travel approximately 40-50 days per year.
• Ability to work with a wide range of individuals and interests.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Commitment to social justice causes.
• Sense of humor.

The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program has an opening for a Managing Attorney (MA).  The Managing Attorney (MA) plans and oversees legal clinics and other projects for the Pro Bono Program to deliver pro bono legal information, advice and representation to low-income individuals in the District of Columbia, and has substantive expertise in consumer and/or housing law.  This position supervises the Program Specialist (PS).  The MA reports to the Assistant Director, D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program (AD-PBP).

Under the Bar’s compensation structure, this position is in the Legal Job Family at the Manager/ Lead Specialist Level.  This is an exempt position.  Salary is commensurate with experience. The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program has an excellent benefit package.

This is not an attempt to list all essential functions of this position. It is recognized that job duties may change over time, based on the Bar’s needs.

Interested individuals must upload a cover letter, resume and salary requirements in one document to: https://home2.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=634331

The EEOC's Office of Legal Counsel is currently recruiting an attorney advisor to staff its divisions that coordinate with other federal agencies and that develop policy under Title VII, the ADEA, and the EPA. 
 
The EEOC website links to this listing and other open EEOC jobs at www.eeoc.gov (see the right hand side of the home page, with the icon identified as "EEOC is Hiring @USAJOBS"). 
 

This listing is for an "Attorney-Advisor (Civil Rights)" and we will accept applications until 4/1/2015.

Troutman Sanders LLP is looking for a Business Development Coordinator for their Washington DC office. This position provides day-to-day support for marketing and business development projects and initiatives for several cross-office practices, including the Finance and Insurance sections, as well as general DC office marketing needs. This position will directly report to the DC Senior Business Development Manager. Exceptional responsiveness and a client service oriented attitude is required as well as the ability to work with various practice areas, including practice leaders, attorneys and teammates across multiple offices.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelors Degree. Prior law firm, professional services firm, or non-profit organization experience is preferred. In addition, the candidate should have strong interpersonal, planning/organizational, and writing skills.  Experience Level: 1+ years

Additional information:  http://www.troutmansanders.com/careers/paralegals/staffopenings/

Troutman Sanders LLP is looking for a mid to senior level associate with specific experience in mortgage compliance, consumer finance and state consumer credit and debt collection. Preferred experience includes work with mortgage and consumer finance companies, collection agencies and real estate brokers. A focus in matters concerning regulations such as the Real Estate Reporting Act (RESPA), the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), the Fair Housing Act (FairHA), the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) is also preferred. Candidates must have superior writing ability, maturity, good communication skills and a minimum of 3 years experience. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in the U.S. and in good standing, with a preference for the Virginia State Bar. This position may be based out of the firm’s Richmond, Virginia Beach, or Washington, DC office.

Please email resume, cover letter, and transcripts to lauren.deacon@troutmansanders.com.

1) CAPAL is looking for a Legal Counsel

1) ACLU of Delaware - Staff Attorney/Legislative Counsel

The Delaware ACLU affiliate seeks a lawyer with 5 – 10 years of experience, including litigation, to start as staff attorney and legislative counsel. 

The lawyer will be based in Wilmington.  We’re thirty miles south of Philadelphia, approximately two hours from New York City and Washington, D.C.

Details are available at http://www.aclu-de.org/about-us/jobs/. 

2) Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board - Attorney-Advisor (Employee Relations/Ethics)

Details are available at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/391019100. 

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is widely considered to be one of the best retirement plans in the world and a model for defined contribution plans.  We are seeking a champion for its continual improvement.

The FRTIB is an Independent Federal Agency responsible for administering the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).  We help Federal employees and members of the Uniformed Services retire with dignity by providing benefits similar to private sector qualified retirement plans.  The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is widely considered to be one of the best retirement plans in the world and a model for defined contribution plans.

3) District of Columbia Bar - Director, Continuing Legal Education (CLE)

 Calderón Seguin PLC- ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY JOB POSTING

Our firm (http://www.calderonseguin.com) is hiring an entry-level associate attorney to join our team. We are a small firm located in Fairfax, VA and accessible from the Dunn Loring metro stop. Our firm primarily practices immigration, criminal, and family law with a focus on the unique intersection between immigration and criminal laws. Our attorneys regularly litigate cases in federal, administrative, and state courts in jurisdictions across Virginia and Maryland.

We are looking for a recent law graduate with demonstrated interest and experience in litigation, immigration, criminal, and/or family law. Our ideal candidate will have strong legal research, writing, and communication skills as well as a sense of humor. Spanish fluency or strong proficiency required, with preference given to other language skills. Virginia license also required.

Summary of Major Duties and Responsibilities:

 Directly represent clients in various immigration, criminal, and domestic matters before Immigration Court, Circuit Court, General District Court, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court;

 Directly represent clients in interviews at USCIS, hearings at Immigration Court, and criminal and domestic hearings in VA;

 Carry active caseloads of immigration, criminal, and domestic cases under the supervision of experienced attorneys;

 Engage in client interviews, meetings, and consultations;

 Communicate with clients, lay witnesses, expert witnesses, opposing counsel, and government officials and staff;

 Prepare client applications for submission to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Arlington or Baltimore Immigration Courts;

 Draft and file motions, pleadings, discovery requests, and discovery responses for pending criminal and domestic cases in VA courts;

 Draft and file appellate briefs to administrative agencies (ex. Board of Immigration Appeals, Administrative Appeals Office) and VA appellate courts (ex. Supreme Court of Virginia);

 Conduct legal research into various immigration, criminal, and domestic issues and prepare memoranda regarding complex legal issues; and

 Coordinate all aspects of a client’s case, including client communication, relevant research, translation, personal statements, intake and forms, and advocacy with law enforcement, court personnel, non-profit organizations, etc.

If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Ofelia Calderón at ofelia@calderonseguin.com with an email subject of “Associate Attorney Application.” Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, but we hope to hire quickly.

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Office of the Attorney General

Trial Attorney

Public Interest Division, Public Advocacy Section

Vacancy Announcement #14-079

Salary range: LS-11/12-$59,838--$74,110*

Duties  The incumbent will be responsible for a full attorney caseload in the Public Advocacy Section, focusing on civil enforcement actions against failures to pay, including fraudulent failures to pay, required tuition for non-resident students who have attended public schools in the District of Columbia.  These actions will include actions under the False Claims Act for treble damages and civil penalties, as well as collection actions under the Non-Resident Tuition Act.  Duties will extend to all aspects of civil enforcement at the trial court level, including investigating the residency of students for whom tuition has not been paid, evaluating allegations of fraud, drafting complaints for filing in the D.C. Superior Court, conducting formal and informal discovery, drafting motion papers, arguing motions, trying cases, and negotiating settlements.  Some of the assigned cases will be complex, involving multiple defendants, numerous witnesses, and extensive discovery.

The successful candidate must have a law degree and be an active member in good standing of the bar of any jurisdiction.  If you are not a member of the District of Columbia Bar, you must be sworn into the District of Columbia Bar within 360 days of your initial hire as an attorney with the bar.  Successful candidate must have strong research and writing skills; excellent organizational skills and the ability to work in a faced-paced environment;  1-2 years of prior litigation experience preferred.

This position is inside the Collective Bargaining Unit. Candidates for the position may be subject to a background check.

If interested, please submit a resume, writing sample, statement of interest and a list of three references to Kim McDaniel, Director of EEO, Recruitment and Hiring, Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, 441 Fourth Street, N.W., Suite 1060 North, Washington, D.C. 20001.  Open until filled.  Screening of applications will begin on September 11, 2014. 

* Salary in this range will be based on applicable rules, regulations and guidelines.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

  In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code § 2-1401.01 et seq., 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, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, source of income, or place of residence or business.  Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is 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 subjected to disciplinary action.

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  GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA  

Office of the Attorney General

       Trial Attorney  

Criminal Section, Public Safety Division

    VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT #14-078  

    Salary range:  LS- 12  $71,718-$74,110*  

The Public Safety Division of the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia is seeking a trial attorney for the Criminal Section.  The Criminal Section prosecutes adults who commit certain types of offenses within the District of Columbia.  Specifically, the Section prosecutes all adult misdemeanor traffic offenses, including impaired driving cases and cases involving individuals who flee after accidents; quality of life offenses, including all offenses relating to providing alcohol to minors and possession of false identification to purchase alcohol, as well as indecent exposure, unregistered firearms, and unlawful possession of ammunition.  Duties include interviewing and preparing police and civilian witnesses; making charging decisions; researching, writing, and litigating motions; and managing all aspects of a trial calendar from intake through sentencing, including bench and jury trials.

The successful candidate must have a law degree and be a member of the District of Columbia Bar or eligible for waiver into the bar.   The successful candidate must have a law degree and be an active member in good standing of the bar of any jurisdiction.  If you are not a member of the District of Columbia Bar, you must be sworn into the District of Columbia Bar within 360 days of your initial hire as an attorney with the bar.  Prior criminal prosecution experience is preferred, but not required.  Candidates with clerkship experience or with a strong unrelated background and a commitment to prosecution will also be considered.    

This position is within the Collective Bargaining Unit.  Candidates for the position may be subject to a background check.  This position is no higher than a grade LS-12.

All applicants should submit a statement of interest, resume, writing sample, and a most recent performance evaluation to Kim McDaniel, Director of EEO, Recruitment and Hiring, 441 4^th Street, N.W., Suite 1100 South, Washington, D.C. 20001.  Open until filled.  Screening of applications will begin on September 16, 2014. 

* Salary in this range will be based on applicable rules, regulations and guidelines.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code § 2-1401.01 et seq., 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, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, source of income, or place of residence or business.  Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is 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 subjected to disciplinary action.