DC Department of Human Resources
Paralegal Specialist
DC Department of Human Resources, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Summary
This position is located in the Department of Human Services (DHS), within the Office of General Counsel. The incumbent in this role is responsible for providing legal support services which facilitate the work of the legal staff of the assigned office. Conducts extensive and thorough legal research and analyses of legislative history and precedent cases, decisions, and opinions that may be applicable to particular legal matters.
The General Counsel division advises the Agency leadership on all legal matters, reviews contracts for legal sufficiency, quality assurance and compliance, solves legal and procurement issues, and responds to FOIA requests. The Office of General Counsel works closely with the Director and Administrators to address the wide array of legal needs of the programs, providing legal advice and when appropriate programmatic guidance to assist the Agency with the implementation of its various groundbreaking, complex, and politically sensitive initiatives.
Duties And Responsibilities
Performs extensive legal research, including search and review of statutes, regulations, legislative history, case law and other legal authorities on points of law applicable to particular legal matters. Reviews, analyzes, and organizes facts and evidence; conducts legal analysis; applies relevant law; conducts fact finding; draws legal conclusions; and prepares clear, effective and precise written presentations. Analyzes and evaluates the relevance of particular technical evidence or questions which arise in the conduct of specialized programs. Investigates and becomes thoroughly familiar with subject matter details involved in a case or legal matter. Determines the specific data needed, and best approach to obtain this data or to determine the relevance or sufficiency of available legal, technical or other related data.
Reviews case filings, pleadings, testimony, exhibits, hearing records and briefs of counsel. Drafts detailed case summaries and analyses for lawsuits against the Agency, assists with notifying the Agency of litigation hold requirements and responds to discovery requests. Establishes and maintains an effective system to monitor and track litigation, and case filings, subpoena requests, and the legal transactions in the Agency’s MGM tracking system, ensuring compliance with all relevant deadlines. Receives and reviews subpoenas and court filings, assesses compliance with applicable DC Court Rules of Civil Procedure to determine the validity of services, and contributes to producing requested documents.
Qualifications And Education
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
Licenses and Certifications
Incumbents must possess a valid driver’s license.
Working Conditions/Environment
The majority of the work is performed in an office which is adequately heated, lighted, and ventilated.
Other Significant Facts
Tour of Duty:
Monday – Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Pay Plan, Series and Grade:
CS-950-12
Promotion Potential:
None
Collective Bargaining Unit:
This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.
Position Designation:
This position has been deemed
Security Sensitive
under the guidelines of the DC Personnel Manual. Incumbents of this position are subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations. Accordingly, incumbents must successfully pass a criminal background and consumer credit check as a condition of employment and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of their tenure.
Emergency Designation:
This position has been designated as Emergency. Employees occupying positions designated as Emergency are required to:
Provide advice, recommendations, and/or specific functional support necessary for the continuity of operations during a declared emergency.Remain at their duty station, or alternate work location (approved by their supervisor), if activated, when a situation or condition occurs and results in early dismissal for nonessential/non-emergency employees.Report to their duty station, when activated, on time and as scheduled when a situation or condition occurs during non-work hours, and results in the late arrival or closing of District government offices for non-essential/non-emergency employees.Telework during a declared emergency, instead of remaining or reporting to his or her duty station, if directed by the agency head (or designee), supervisor or manager.Carry or wear their official District government ID card during the period of the declared emergency, if not teleworking.
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.
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This position is located in the Department of Human Services (DHS), within the Office of General Counsel. The incumbent in this role is responsible for providing legal support services which facilitate the work of the legal staff of the assigned office. Conducts extensive and thorough legal research and analyses of legislative history and precedent cases, decisions, and opinions that may be applicable to particular legal matters.
The General Counsel division advises the Agency leadership on all legal matters, reviews contracts for legal sufficiency, quality assurance and compliance, solves legal and procurement issues, and responds to FOIA requests. The Office of General Counsel works closely with the Director and Administrators to address the wide array of legal needs of the programs, providing legal advice and when appropriate programmatic guidance to assist the Agency with the implementation of its various groundbreaking, complex, and politically sensitive initiatives.
Duties And Responsibilities
Performs extensive legal research, including search and review of statutes, regulations, legislative history, case law and other legal authorities on points of law applicable to particular legal matters. Reviews, analyzes, and organizes facts and evidence; conducts legal analysis; applies relevant law; conducts fact finding; draws legal conclusions; and prepares clear, effective and precise written presentations. Analyzes and evaluates the relevance of particular technical evidence or questions which arise in the conduct of specialized programs. Investigates and becomes thoroughly familiar with subject matter details involved in a case or legal matter. Determines the specific data needed, and best approach to obtain this data or to determine the relevance or sufficiency of available legal, technical or other related data.
Reviews case filings, pleadings, testimony, exhibits, hearing records and briefs of counsel. Drafts detailed case summaries and analyses for lawsuits against the Agency, assists with notifying the Agency of litigation hold requirements and responds to discovery requests. Establishes and maintains an effective system to monitor and track litigation, and case filings, subpoena requests, and the legal transactions in the Agency’s MGM tracking system, ensuring compliance with all relevant deadlines. Receives and reviews subpoenas and court filings, assesses compliance with applicable DC Court Rules of Civil Procedure to determine the validity of services, and contributes to producing requested documents.
Qualifications And Education
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
Licenses and Certifications
Incumbents must possess a valid driver’s license.
Working Conditions/Environment
The majority of the work is performed in an office which is adequately heated, lighted, and ventilated.
Other Significant Facts
Tour of Duty:
Monday – Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Pay Plan, Series and Grade:
CS-950-12
Promotion Potential:
None
Collective Bargaining Unit:
This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.
Position Designation:
This position has been deemed
Security Sensitive
under the guidelines of the DC Personnel Manual. Incumbents of this position are subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations. Accordingly, incumbents must successfully pass a criminal background and consumer credit check as a condition of employment and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of their tenure.
Emergency Designation:
This position has been designated as Emergency. Employees occupying positions designated as Emergency are required to:
Provide advice, recommendations, and/or specific functional support necessary for the continuity of operations during a declared emergency.Remain at their duty station, or alternate work location (approved by their supervisor), if activated, when a situation or condition occurs and results in early dismissal for nonessential/non-emergency employees.Report to their duty station, when activated, on time and as scheduled when a situation or condition occurs during non-work hours, and results in the late arrival or closing of District government offices for non-essential/non-emergency employees.Telework during a declared emergency, instead of remaining or reporting to his or her duty station, if directed by the agency head (or designee), supervisor or manager.Carry or wear their official District government ID card during the period of the declared emergency, if not teleworking.
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.
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