Attorney Advisor

Attorney Advisor

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $117962 - $153354 Per Year

Job Summary: The Attorney Advisor position is located in the Civil Division, Office of the Director, at the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The primary purpose of the position is to provide legal and procedural advice to judicial officers and staff, court administrators, and other court personnel to ensure compliance with D.C. Code; case law; and Civil Division policies, business processes, and standard operating procedures.

Major Duties:

• As the Attorney Advisor, the incumbent is responsible for performing the following major duties: Reviews case documents and prepares cases for Judges and Magistrate Judges presiding over Landlord and Tenant; and other Civil Division specialty calendars. Ensures cases are processed in compliance with relevant laws, rules, and/or policies relevant to Court, division, and/or branch processes and procedures. Monitors case activity and caseload for conformance with court performance standards and consulting with judicial officers and staff, court administrators and other court personnel to ensure compliance. Develops and provides performance standards reports to judicial officers and staff, court administrators and other stakeholders. Analyzes performance data to determine trends or problems and making recommendations for remediation. Provides legal and procedural advice and assistance to division Judges and Magistrate Judges while court is in session. Drafts proposed orders for Civil Division Judges or Magistrate Judges. Performs legal research, prepares legal memoranda, and provides legal advice to division judicial officers and staff, court administrators, and other court personnel. Reviews proposed and recently enacted legislation and drafts legal memoranda for judicial officers and staff, court administrators or other court personnel regarding the impact of such legislation on the division. Conducts, develops, or assists with training or preparation of training content and materials for judicial officers and staff, court administrators, and other court personnel relative to division rules, processes and procedures.

Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, a member in good standing of the bar of any state, United States territory, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and have a minimum of three (3) years of legal experience. Experience may include work prior to, during, or after law school, including student practice organizations, clinical legal programs, externships, summer internships, law clerking, or pro bono legal assistance. Credit will be given for paid, unpaid, and/or part-time work in a legal environment. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the verifiable dates (month/year) and total number of hours worked per week. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, a member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar, or have a pending membership to the District of Columbia Bar, and have three (3) or more years of legal experience. OTHER APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must submit two (2) writing samples (legal memorandum or legal brief) as part of the application. Each sample must be no more than five (5) pages in length. Documentation of education (copy of J.D. degree or transcript) and proof of active bar membership must be submitted with your application or your application will not be considered. Rule T of DC Superior Court Rules states: neither the Clerk nor the Clerk’s assistants, nor anyone serving as a law clerk or secretary to a judge of this Court, or employed in any other capacity in this Court, shall engage in the practice of law while continuing in such position. The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts’ values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency. Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts is required. If you are selected for the position, a criminal history records check will be conducted.

How to Apply: To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the vacancy questionnaire. Afterward, click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-26