DC Department of Human Resources
Supervisory Attorney Advisor
DC Department of Human Resources, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
This position is in the DC Department of Employment Services (DOES), Office of the General Counsel (OGC). The General Counsel serves as the agency’s chief legal advisor, providing strategic and operational legal guidance on all matters affecting the agency’s programs and operations. Key practice areas include unemployment insurance law and policy, grants and federal funding compliance, First Source Law implementation and enforcement, wage and hour regulation, labor and employment law, occupational safety and health, contracts and procurement, privacy and data sharing, and administrative law. DOES administers programs and policies that strengthen the District’s workforce, including the District’s Unemployment Insurance program, workers’ compensation system, and First Source program. The agency partners with the U.S. Department of Labor, other federal agencies, the DC Council, and local employers to ensure compliance with federal and District statutes while promoting equitable workforce development opportunities. Duties And Responsibilities
As the General Counsel of DOES you will serve as the principal legal advisor to the Director of DOES and the executive leadership team on all legal, policy, and strategic issues. Lead and manage the Office of the General Counsel; supervise staff attorneys, legal assistants, and interns. Provide authoritative legal counsel on unemployment insurance law and policy, including eligibility determinations, benefits administration, appeals, and compliance with U.S. Department of Labor requirements. Oversee legal strategy and litigation in unemployment insurance matters, First Source Law enforcement, wage and hour cases, and other agency programs, coordinating with the Mayor’s Office of Legal Counsel and the Office of the Attorney General. Direct the development, review, and negotiation of federal and local grants, including ensuring compliance with federal cost principles, Uniform Guidance, and District procurement regulations. Draft and review proposed legislation, regulations, policies, and rulemakings related to First Source Law, unemployment insurance, workforce development, and labor standards to support the agency’s strategic initiatives. Provide counsel on the intersection of local and federal workforce policy, including the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and related federal Labor statutes. Advise on the legal sufficiency of contracts, memoranda of understanding, and other legal instruments. Provide timely and strategic guidance on high-profile or time-sensitive legal and policy issues, including interactions with the Mayor, the Council of the District of Columbia, federal agencies, the media, and key stakeholders. Advise on labor-management relations, personnel matters, and employee discipline affecting agency staff. Ensure compliance with ethics, privacy, and government transparency requirements. Qualifications And Experience
Must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) at the time of appointment. At least six (6) years of post-J.D. professional legal experience, including experience providing legal advice to senior executives or government officials, managing or supervising a legal team, and leading complex legal operations. Substantive expertise in unemployment insurance law and regulations is highly desirable. Experience in grants management and federal funding compliance preferred. Knowledge of First Source Law or similar local hiring statutes, and familiarity with federal and District workforce development policies, is strongly preferred. Licenses And Certifications
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 position shall remain a member in good standing of the DC Bar during employment. If eligible for waiver, incumbent must submit an application for admission prior to commencing employment and successfully obtain admission to the DC Bar within 360 days of commencing employment. Working Conditions
Work is normally performed in an office environment. Occasionally, the incumbent may be required to visit various locations within and outside the District of Columbia. Other Significant Factors
Tour of Duty: Varies Duration of Appointment: Senior Executive Attorney Service (LX) Promotion Potential: No known promotional potential Plan, Series, Grade: LX-0905-02 Collective Bargaining Unit: Not covered under any collective bargaining agreement Position Designation: Security-sensitive; pre-employment checks and periodic background checks required Emergency Designation: Emergency designation; duties during emergencies as specified Residency Requirement: DC residency within 180 days of appointment and maintained thereafter EEO Statement: The DC 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 in the DC Department of Employment Services (DOES), Office of the General Counsel (OGC). The General Counsel serves as the agency’s chief legal advisor, providing strategic and operational legal guidance on all matters affecting the agency’s programs and operations. Key practice areas include unemployment insurance law and policy, grants and federal funding compliance, First Source Law implementation and enforcement, wage and hour regulation, labor and employment law, occupational safety and health, contracts and procurement, privacy and data sharing, and administrative law. DOES administers programs and policies that strengthen the District’s workforce, including the District’s Unemployment Insurance program, workers’ compensation system, and First Source program. The agency partners with the U.S. Department of Labor, other federal agencies, the DC Council, and local employers to ensure compliance with federal and District statutes while promoting equitable workforce development opportunities. Duties And Responsibilities
As the General Counsel of DOES you will serve as the principal legal advisor to the Director of DOES and the executive leadership team on all legal, policy, and strategic issues. Lead and manage the Office of the General Counsel; supervise staff attorneys, legal assistants, and interns. Provide authoritative legal counsel on unemployment insurance law and policy, including eligibility determinations, benefits administration, appeals, and compliance with U.S. Department of Labor requirements. Oversee legal strategy and litigation in unemployment insurance matters, First Source Law enforcement, wage and hour cases, and other agency programs, coordinating with the Mayor’s Office of Legal Counsel and the Office of the Attorney General. Direct the development, review, and negotiation of federal and local grants, including ensuring compliance with federal cost principles, Uniform Guidance, and District procurement regulations. Draft and review proposed legislation, regulations, policies, and rulemakings related to First Source Law, unemployment insurance, workforce development, and labor standards to support the agency’s strategic initiatives. Provide counsel on the intersection of local and federal workforce policy, including the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and related federal Labor statutes. Advise on the legal sufficiency of contracts, memoranda of understanding, and other legal instruments. Provide timely and strategic guidance on high-profile or time-sensitive legal and policy issues, including interactions with the Mayor, the Council of the District of Columbia, federal agencies, the media, and key stakeholders. Advise on labor-management relations, personnel matters, and employee discipline affecting agency staff. Ensure compliance with ethics, privacy, and government transparency requirements. Qualifications And Experience
Must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) at the time of appointment. At least six (6) years of post-J.D. professional legal experience, including experience providing legal advice to senior executives or government officials, managing or supervising a legal team, and leading complex legal operations. Substantive expertise in unemployment insurance law and regulations is highly desirable. Experience in grants management and federal funding compliance preferred. Knowledge of First Source Law or similar local hiring statutes, and familiarity with federal and District workforce development policies, is strongly preferred. Licenses And Certifications
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 position shall remain a member in good standing of the DC Bar during employment. If eligible for waiver, incumbent must submit an application for admission prior to commencing employment and successfully obtain admission to the DC Bar within 360 days of commencing employment. Working Conditions
Work is normally performed in an office environment. Occasionally, the incumbent may be required to visit various locations within and outside the District of Columbia. Other Significant Factors
Tour of Duty: Varies Duration of Appointment: Senior Executive Attorney Service (LX) Promotion Potential: No known promotional potential Plan, Series, Grade: LX-0905-02 Collective Bargaining Unit: Not covered under any collective bargaining agreement Position Designation: Security-sensitive; pre-employment checks and periodic background checks required Emergency Designation: Emergency designation; duties during emergencies as specified Residency Requirement: DC residency within 180 days of appointment and maintained thereafter EEO Statement: The DC 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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