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Money Fit by DRS

Attorney Advisor

Money Fit by DRS, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia seeks an Attorney Advisor for the Government Contracts Section of the Commercial Division. The Commercial Division of the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia provides legal advice and transactional and litigation support to the District Government in the core areas of community and economic development, real estate, procurement, tax, finance, bankruptcy, land use, and public works.Duties and ResponsibilitiesTrial Attorney, LA-0905-13The incumbent will report to the Chief of the Government Contracts Section within the Commercial Division and provide legal advice and assistance to District agencies regarding procurement matters as assigned, including contract advice on the formation and administration of contracts, review of contracts for legal sufficiency, and litigation of contract protests and claims before the District of Columbia Contract Appeals Board and the District of Columbia Superior Court.Review proposed solicitations, contract packages and other procurement-related documentation for legal sufficiency, both as to form and substance; perform legal research and provides written and oral comments and advice to District agencies on procurement and contract matters.Advise District agencies regarding compliance with applicable laws and regulations relevant to District government contracting, including the application of local hiring requirements.Develop legal strategies, research issues, and drafts memoranda and legal briefs.Monitor and, where necessary, participate in the resolution of legal issues for high-profile and priority projects.Keep abreast of changes in District of Columbia and federal laws and regulations related to District of Columbia government contract formation, administration, and litigation.Defend the District against protests of solicitations and contracts, as well as appeals of contract claims, and represent the District before the Contract Appeals Board and the Superior Court.Perform all functions related to case and calendar management,

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case file entry and updating, documentation of actions taken, timely review of legal proceedings, and any administrative functions associated with conclusion of assigned matters.Perform other related duties as assigned.Trial Attorney, LA-0905-14The incumbent will report to the Chief of the Government Contracts Section within the Commercial Division and provide legal advice and assistance to District agencies regarding procurement matters as assigned, including contract advice on the formation and administration of contracts, review of contracts for legal sufficiency, and litigation of contract protests and claims before the District of Columbia Contract Appeals Board and the District of Columbia Superior Court.Reviews proposed solicitations, contract packages and other procurement-related documentation for legal sufficiency, both as to form and substance; performs legal research and provides written and oral comments and advice to District agencies on procurement and contract matters.Advises District agencies regarding compliance with applicable laws and regulations relevant to District government contracting, including the application of local hiring requirements.Develops legal strategies, research issues, and drafts memoranda and legal briefs.Monitors and, where necessary, participates in the resolution of legal issues for high-profile and priority projects.Keeps abreast of changes in District of Columbia and federal laws and regulations related to District of Columbia government contract formation, administration, and litigation.Defends the District against protests of solicitations and contracts, as well as appeals of contract claims, and represents the District before the Contract Appeals Board and the Superior Court.Performs all functions related to case and calendar management, e.g., case file entry and updating, documentation of actions taken, timely review of legal proceedings, and any administrative functions associated with conclusion of assigned matters.Performs other related duties as assigned.Knowledge RequiredKnowledge of contracting and procurement laws, principles, regulations, strategies, practices, and procedures.Understanding of government procurement, preparation of solicitations, contract drafting and review, evaluation of bids and offers, and contract administration.Experience with District or federal procurements is preferred.Experience conducting detailed and thorough reviews of procurement documents, including solicitations, contracts, and compliance documents.Experience researching procurement-related issues and drafting legal memoranda and pleadings.In-depth knowledge of the various types of contracts and procurement methods.Ability to provide legal advice in a timely manner to agency clients on procurement matters.Experience litigating protests and/or contract-related disputes in an administrative forum.Qualifications and EducationTrial Attorney, LA-0905-13Incumbent must have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an American Bar Associated (ABA) accredited law school at the time of appointment. Must have three (3) years of substantive, demonstrable experience in the area of government contracting. Knowledge of the District of Columbia procurement regulations is strongly preferred.Trial Attorney, LA-0905-14Incumbent must have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an American Bar Associated (ABA) accredited law school at the time of appointment. Must have five (5) years of substantive, demonstrable experience in the area of government contracting. Knowledge of the District of Columbia procurement regulations is strongly preferred.License and CertificationThe incumbent must be an active member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar or have the ability to waive in and be admitted within 360 days of appointment. An appointee to the Legal Service shall remain a member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar and admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia during his/her employment in the Legal Service. If not currently a member of the District of the Columbia Bar, prior to their appointment, the successful candidate must send proof that his/her completed District of Columbia bar application has been submitted to the District of Columbia Bar.Working Conditions/ EnvironmentWork is primarily performed in an office setting. Generally, work is sedentary, some walking, handling, and carrying of light to moderately heavy objects (such as case records, briefcases, and exhibits) is required.Other Significant Factors:Pay Plan, Series and Grade:

LA-0905-13Salary:

$ 109,019. - $ 119,924.Pay Plan, Series and Grade:

LA-0905-14Salary:

$128,824. – $146,012.Number of Vacancies :One (1)Tour of Duty:Monday-Friday 8:15 am- 4:45 pmIn-person reporting with limited telework and flexible work schedules available upon eligibility.Promotion Potential:No known promotion potential.COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT:This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by AFGE Local 2401.Position Designation:This position has been designated as sensitive; therefore, the incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability, which may include: (a) Criminal background check; (b) Traffic record check (as applicable); (c) Consumer credit check (as applicable); (d) Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test; and (e) Post-accident or incident involving Government property drug and alcohol test.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, genetic information, or political affiliation.NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION : In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01

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seq ., (Act) 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, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that is also 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 subject to disciplinary action.OFFICIAL JOB OFFERS ARE TO BE MADE ONLY BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES SECTION OF THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

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