Attorney Advisor Jobs

This position is located in the Department of General Services (DGS), Office of the General Counsel. The mission of DGS is to provide cost-effective centralized facilities management services and support to the District Government through building operations and real estate management. DGS also manages the capital improvement and construction program for the District Government. The office of General Counsel is responsible for conducting all of the legal business of DGS.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Attorney Advisor will be responsible for drafting, negotiating and reviewing Agency contracts and agreements, including, but not limited to procurement contracts for goods and services; Memoranda of Understanding; leases and commercial real estate and other transactional documents such as deeds, purchase agreements, estoppels, SNDAs, work agreements, etc.; Rights of Entry and license agreements and settlement agreements.

The incumbent provides litigation support in all pending Agency litigation. Coordinates Agency responses to pending litigation in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General and assists the litigators to formulate litigation strategy. Serves along with other attorneys as clearing house for all legal matters involving the Agency. Writes and reviews various agreements between the DGS and other District agencies and/or private individuals and organizations to assure conformance with District regulations. As required furnishes advice and guidance in connection with numerous and complex legal questions arising during daily operations of the Agency.

Education and Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a law degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school and one (1) year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the LA-12 grade level in the District of Columbia Government Service. Specialized experience is experience that is in, or directly related to the line of work of this position. Two (2) years of experience in the following areas – commercial real estate leasing, real property acquisitions and sales, telecommunication agreements, government legal practice and real transactional drafting experience is preferred.

Licensures and Certifications

The successful candidate must be an active member in good standing of the Bar of the District of Columbia or have the ability to waive in and be admitted within 360 days of appointment.

Work Environment/Conditions

Work is in a controlled environment and involves some exposure to moderate risk of accident and requires following basic safety precautions.

Other Significant Factors

Tour of Duty: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: LA-0905-13

Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in collective bargaining unit AFGE 1403 and you may be required to pay an agency fee through direct payroll deduction.

Position Designation: This position as been designated as security-sensitive under the guideline of the DC Personnel Manual. Incumbents of this position are subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations.

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.