Attorney Advisor

This position is located in the Office of Government Ethics, Board of Ethics and Government Accountability (BEGA), an independent organization responsible for investigation and enforcement of the District's ethics laws and regulations with regard to District government employees, programs and operations. BEGA is responsible for administering the Code of Conduct applicable to all District government employees; receiving, investigating and adjudicating violations of the Code of Conduct; training District employees on ethics standards; issuing rules and regulations governing District employees and public officials; administering the financial disclosure and lobbyist registration systems; and providing formal and informal ethics advice.This position serves as Attorney Advisor and is responsible for providing expert legal advice to the Ethics Board, the General Counsel, and the Director; providing ethics advice to District government personnel, investigating any alleged Code of Conduct violations; and supporting other agency programs.Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvides expert legal advice and services with respect to questions, regulations, practices, or other matters falling within the purview of the Ethics Board. Provides statements of reasons, drafts letters, memoranda, and recommendations. Conducts extensive review of various legal documents. Drafts formal and informal advisory opinions and guidance on ethics-related matters. Evaluates current District laws and regulations relating to government ethics, and when requested, examines best practices, and recommends legislative changes to the General Counsel, the Director and Ethics Board. Investigates allegations of ethical misconduct by District government employees. Reviews complaints and determines whether there is reason to believe that a violation of the Code of Conduct occurred. Makes recommendations with respect to preparing investigative plans; to obtaining and securing sources of proof; determining witness credibility; and suggesting possible sanctions. Prepares memoranda of facts and law, recommending formal proceedings before the Board. Shares in the prosecution of violations of the Code of Conduct before the Ethics Board.Prepares all pre- and post-hearing submissions, such as notices of violations, motions, oppositions, proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law; and satisfies all agency discovery obligations. Litigates matters to completion through the presentation of evidence in open and adversarial evidentiary Board hearings. Coordinates with investigators on communications with stakeholders and opposing counsels about pending matters. Where there is a refusal to comply with a subpoena, Board order, or a failure to pay penalties, assists the General Counsel with enforcement in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Reviews records of suits for or against the Ethics Board in which the decision was unfavorable to the Board to determine whether to recommend an appeal to a higher court. If appeal is recommended and the recommendation is approved, assists the General Counsel with preparing the Board’s case before the appellate court. Prepares reports of number and disposition of complaints, number and type of formal and informal requests for advice, and other legal matters, as directed. Provides training on compliance with ethics laws and regulations to agency ethics officials and District government employees through workshops and seminars. Manages and provides legal advice and support on agency programs related to lobbying and/or financial disclosure.Performs other related duties as assigned.Qualifications and EducationApplicant must possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the lower grade level that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Applicants must be a graduate from a full course of study in a School of Law accredited by the American Bar Association at the time of appointment. The incumbent must have at least two (2) years of post J.D. professional legal experience at or equivalent to the LA-12 grade level, or its non-District equivalent.The incumbent must possess a LLB or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) at the time of appointment.Licenses and CertificationsThe candidate must be a current member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar or in good standing of the bar in any jurisdiction. If not a member of the District of Columbia Bar, the candidate must be sworn into the District of Columbia within 360 days of his/her initial appointment with BEGA. The candidate must remain a member of the DC Bar in good standing throughout his/her tenure as an Attorney Advisor.Working Conditions/EnvironmentThe work is performed in a typical office setting.Other Significant FactsTour of Duty: Monday - Friday; 8:30am- 5:00 pmPay Plan, Series and Grade LA-0905-13Promotional Potential: No known promotion potential.Duration of Appointment: Legal ServiceCollective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is a non-collective bargaining unit position.Must be an active member in good standing of the bar of the District of Columbia. or eligible for waiver into the bar. (If eligible for a waiver, incumbent must successfully obtain admission to the D.C. Bar within 360 days of commencing employment).Position Designation: The position has been deemed security-sensitive. Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to pre-employment checks (criminal background checks, consumer credit check, traffic record checks, if applicable) as a condition of employment, and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of your tenure.EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an 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, 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 et. 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.Additional Instructions: Include a writing sample, not more than five (5) pages in length, with your application.We would like to invite you to visit our careers site to complete your application.DIRECTIONS:1. Select the link to access our careers site.2. Sign In to access your account or if you are not an existing user select the New User link to create one.3. Review the job description and select the Apply button to begin your application.https://careers.dc.gov/psp/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=26739&PostingSeq=1If you are a current employee of the Government of the District of Columbia, please use the following link instead:https://pshcm.dc.gov/psp/hcmprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_EMP_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&SiteId=1&FOCUS=Employee&JobOpeningId=26739&PostingSeq=1Thank you.

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