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Jobs
Associate Attorney
Prime Legal Staff Corp.
Washington, D.C.
Prime Legal is assisting a boutique plaintiff's injury firm in Washington, DC recruit a talented *Associate Attorney* to their growing team. If you are driven by a desire to make a difference in your clients' lives and help them achieve justice, then this is the firm for you. They have a nationwide practice, so travel is involved. Plaintiff's civil litigation experience is a must for this position, as well as a desire to be in the courtroom.
Very competitive salary, half based on your case wins and success.
Licensure in DC, MD, VA all a plus. Only DC is required. EOE
Contact:
Francie Hiles
Vice President, Attorney Search
Prime Legal Corporation
804-404-2829
Are you looking for a new job? Prime Legal is your legal staffing and recruitment specialist providing top legal secretary, legal assistant and paralegal jobs, as well as attorney and partner level jobs for law firms and corporations nationwide.
Litigation Associate
Potter Burnett Law LLP
Bowie, Md.
A full-time opportunity is currently available for a highly motivated, hard-working Personal Injury Litigation Associate and/or Medical Malpractice Litigation Associate to join the team at Potter Burnett Law.
Qualified applicants must have the following:
J.D. from accredited law school
License to practice law in Maryland and good standing with Maryland Bar
Experience in prosecuting or defending personal injury or medical malpractice practice cases
Taking and defending depositions of witnesses and experts
Jury trial experience as at least second chair
Strong writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills
What qualifications are a bonus?
First chair litigation experience
License to practice law in the District of Columbia or eligibility to waive into the District of Columbia
Experience taking and defending standard of care depositions in medical malpractice cases
Potter Burnett Law offers a generous benefits package, a competitive salary based upon experience, and the opportunity to build a successful legal career.
Job Type: Full-time
Interested applicants should submit a resume with cover letter, writing sample, and list of references.
Please submit your applications to Careers@PotterBurnettLaw.com.
Associate Attorney
Lewicky, O'Connor, Hunt & Meiser
Fulton, Md.
Lewicky, O'Connor, Hunt & Meiser is currently looking for candidates to fill the position of associate attorney.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide professional legal services in the role of an employed attorney, supporting the partners of the firm. Anticipated practice areas:
Domestic relations litigation;
Business transactions (preferred, but not required);
Civil Litigation Experience (preferred, but not required).
_Billable hours goal of 120 hours per month._*
QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS*
Law degree from an accredited law school and active membership in the Maryland bar;
Four to Seven years of relevant legal experience following graduation from law school (required); and
Active membership in the District of Columbia bar (preferred, but not required).
PREFERRED SKILLS*
In-court litigation experience (required in Maryland; preferred for both Maryland and the District of Columbia);
Experience with all aspects of domestic litigation, including but not limited to drafting pleadings and motions, preparing financial statements, conducting/defending depositions, conducting _pendente lite _hearings, discovery, working with expert witnesses;
Excellent organizational skills;
Great “people” skills;
Proficiency in standard office software such as MSWord, MS Outlook, MS Excel;
Proficiency in SASI-Calc;
Proficiency with conducting legal research on LexisNexis;
Proficiency with e-filing systems in Maryland (Maryland Odyssey File and Serve) and the District of Columbia (Case File Express);
Ability to quickly master and maintain mastery of Clio CRM system;
Portable book of business or partial book of business (preferred, but not required).Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $87,000.00 - $112,000.00 per year
Experience: Legal: 4 years (Required)
Company's website: www.lohmlaw.com
Here is the email to apply: info@lohmlaw.com
Title Attorney Branch Manager
CLA Title
Washington, D.C.
C.L.A. Title a national title company is looking to hire a real estate title attorney to help open and build out a branch office in the Washington DC market
This position is designed for a sales/business development mindset.
Responsibilities:
- Opening an office
- Prospecting new clients
- Brand building events
- Closings
Requirements
DC Attorney
1 year in real estate
Able and willing to prospect, new clientsJob Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits: 401(k), Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Paid Time Off
Here is the link to apply: https://clatitle.com/c-l-a-title-join-us/
LOPC Program Coordinator/Accredited Legal Representative or Attorney
Catholic Charities
Silver Spring, Md.
COMPANY OVERVIEW: Catholic Charities is the social ministry outreach of the Archdiocese of Washington. We believe in strengthening the lives of all in need by giving help that empowers and hope that lasts. Catholic Charities works to create a world in which every person is cherished, regardless of individual limitations, and strengthened in the use of personal gifts in order to reach his or her full potential as a valued member of the community. We are looking for exceptional people who share our vision and values.
JOB SUMMARY: The Bilingual LOPC Program Coordinator/Accredited Legal Representative or Attorney coordinates the Legal Orientation Program for Custodians (LOPC) of Unaccompanied Minors and provides direct legal service for clients.
*We are looking for a full time Bilingual (English & Spanish languages) LOPC Program Coordinator/Accredited Legal Representative (Paralegal) or Attorney to join our immigration team.
Supervisory Responsibility: Provides administrative supervision of 2-3 FTEs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate the Legal Orientation Program for Custodians (LOPC) of Unaccompanied Minors and oversee the day-to-day LOPC operations to ensure contract compliance.
Prepare the LOPC monthly narrative reports, and assist with LOPC contract/grant writing, as requested.
Conduct monthly group orientations as required. Prepare orientation handouts and enter custodian data into LOPC database following the guidelines established by the VERA Institute of Justice. Conduct Self Help Workshops for Change of Venue/ Change of Address as needed.
Supervise LOPC Paralegals which include performance evaluation; employee discipline; training of new LOPC staff/presenter(s); conduct regular staff meetings; communicate policies and procedures; and facilitate team dynamics.
Interview individuals seeking assistance with legal matters. When appropriate, provide direct representation to clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), asylum office, the Department of State, and the Immigration Court(s) (if Fully Accredited), and draft and prepare legal documents, correspondence and client applications. As needed, attend interviews with clients at USCIS and the asylum office.
Conduct community outreach.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
Paralegal - Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy, Government, Social Sciences, or a related field and must qualify for Accreditation by the Department of Justice OR
Attorney licensed to practice Law in any state
3 years’ experience in immigration law.
SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:
Bilingual (English and Spanish).
Legal research skills.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally at all levels and across diverse cultures.
Here is the link to apply: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/ARC1012CCADW/JobBoard/0e2fd504-4cf5-49a5-9eae-2bbfe7babd5b/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=e2416663-44c0-4dbf-ba08-f482b8249993
Senior Manager Flex Counsel
Capital One
McLean, Va.
Job ID: R100413
Capital One Legal is seeking motivated attorneys to participate in its Legal FlexPert program. This program is designed to provide attorneys new to Capital One or new to Capital One Legal a wide array of experiences within various groups within the Capital One Legal Department. Over the course of the Flexpert program, the associate will have the opportunity to build working relationships with legal professionals in several different groups within the department, as well as the business groups they support. This is an invaluable experience for an attorney looking to broaden their experiences, their skills, and their knowledge of Capital One and its various legal needs.
The FlexPert program is designed with the expectation that the associate will stay in this role for approximately 2 years, with no firm threshold on either end. The FlexPert associate will serve a similar role to many of the attorney secondees that our department uses on a regular basis. Oftentimes, various groups in Legal require a temporary attorney resource to fit a short-term need for a significant project or other need. This role will serve to meet some of those needs.
It is expected that the FlexPert associate will support numerous groups during their tenure in the program. Our expectation is that the associate will take on one assignment at a time, and each assignment will last 3-6 months. The FlexPert program will intake assignment requests from any group in Legal that has a temporary attorney need. Those requests will be thoroughly vetted and each assignment for the FlexPert associate will be carefully chosen. The assignments given to this associate are not expected to require an in-depth knowledge of any particular area of law. The assignments will be appropriate for a driven and competent attorney who will be able to learn any specific expertise needed on the job.
During the program, the Legal Department will offer targeted training, mentoring, and development opportunities to the Flexperts to assist them in adapting to Capital One and the Legal Department's mission and culture.
At the conclusion of the program, it is the Legal Department's expectation that the Flexpert will find a permanent position within the Legal Department -- either within one of the FlexPert's previous destinations, or elsewhere within the Legal Department.
Job responsibilities:
Provide attorney support to various groups across the Legal Department
Potential to perform a wide variety of attorney tasks
Perform assignments ranging from 3-6 months in duration
Understand customer needs and provide appropriate solutions to achieve desired outcome
Build relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders
Ensure project deliverables and timelines are met
Basic Qualifications:
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Active member in good standing of at least one state bar
At least 4 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm, in-house legal department, or government agency
Preferred Qualification:
5+ years of experience as an attorney in a law firm, in-house legal department and/or government agency doing work related to the financial service industry
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and flexibility to adapt to changing needs
Ability and desire to learn new areas of law
Ability and willingness to work as a team player
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and organizational skills
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
Here is the link to apply: https://www.capitalonecareers.com/job/-/-/1732/17362235?utm_source=localjobnetwork.com&utm_campaign=talent_marketing&utm_medium=job_board&utm_content=job_posting&utm_term=265519039&ss=paid&dclid=CMnHhIKAmewCFQYKcQod1ngLCg
Intellectual Property Associate -- Litigation
Dowd Scheffel PLLC
Washington, D.C.
Temporarily remote
$52,700 - $223,971 a year - Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Urgently hiring
Dowd Scheffel is a boutique intellectual property law firm looking to expand. We have a robust district court and appellate court practice touching on all areas of intellectual property law and other commercial disputes.
We are looking for associates that have prior litigation experience to assist us with several active cases we have going. We are small and nimble and want team-oriented individuals that can work on all aspects of cases from document review, to addressing discovery disputes, drafting pleadings, and assisting at trial.
www.dowdscheffel.com
COVID-19 considerations:
We are open to all forms of work at this point, including remote. We are expanding our space to provide additional options within the office as well.
Here is the link to apply: https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=attorney&l=Washington%2C%20DC&advn=3908399406095395&vjk=41be35ea13fbbc66
Commercial Litigation Attorney
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani
Alexandria, Va.
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, a national law firm, is seeking a commercial litigation attorney for our office located in Alexandria, VA. Ideal candidates must have at least 2-5 years of experience, a solid knowledge of employment law, commercial litigation and experience practicing in state and federal courts in VA/MD/DC. Candidates must have exceptional interpersonal skills, excellent academic credentials, communication skills, strong writing and research abilities and a commitment to superior client service. Ideal candidates will be licensed in VA, MD and DC.
We offer a competitive compensation with a full benefits package. For consideration, please submit cover letter, resume, salary requirements and substantive writing samples to WDCRecruiting@grsm.com. Please reference "Commercial Litigation Attorney-Alexandria" in the Subject line.
No recruiters or phone calls please.
Assistant General Counsel
FiscalNote
Washington, D.C.
The Assistant General Counsel reports to the General Counsel, is a partner to the business, and a steward of legal practice . You will work closely with other executives and external parties to identify and execute on key business objectives.
In this role, you will leverage your legal skills and business perspective to devise solutions that meet regulatory, business and organizational needs. You will use both a "business" and a "legal" approach, requiring responsibilities and competencies in various areas of corporate law, negotiation, deal-structuring, corporate governance and risk management.
About the Legal Team
Join the growing FiscalNote Legal Team as you help chart the course for the company’s next phase of growth. You’ll be key to the success of the company’s efforts with equity and debt capital markets, M&A activity, and related reporting and diligence.
Success In This Role Includes:
Leveraging your experience using effective business growth and risk management techniques to offer proactive advice that enables the company to maximize opportunity and minimize liability
Partner with other executives and parties in relation to legal matters and in leading the organization
Lead M&A, equity and equity-related, credit/debt legal processes related to corporate development activities and capital raises and work extensively with the Finance and Corporate Development teams on such processes
Anticipate and address legal matters, develop resolution strategies, lead/oversee and/or personally execute on these matters, and handle potentially difficult situations diplomatically
Collaborate and partner with key stakeholders across the business, seek to understand needs, help to inform, educate and evangelize best practices
Manage legal relationships with investors, strategic partners, stakeholders, auditors, regulators, and affiliates
Embrace and exemplify FiscalNote Values in all dealings and interactions
What Sets You Apart:
J.D. degree from an accredited law school and admission to a State Bar
8+ years work experience in a relevant law firm and/or in a leadership role as in-house counsel
High growth, dynamic company experience required either in house or with similar clients at a firm; Tech (Saas), Information Services, and/or Media industry experience preferred. International company experience is a plus.
Working knowledge of capital raising process in both public and private equity and debt capital markets, and related reporting requirements and processes
Functional and Enterprise leadership. Experience as a leader with the intellect and presence to become a true business partner across the company, capable of contributing to broader business conversations beyond their functional expertise
Excellent interpersonal skills, collaborative, inclusive nature, and team-player attitude
Exemplary verbal, writing, and presentation skills
Experience effectively communicating strategic objectives and action plans across a variety of functions
Strong negotiation skills with the ability to understand the needs of key stakeholders to navigate complex situations
A willingness to roll up your sleeves to get things done while also working as an excellent manager, mentor, and leaderFiscalNote is continuing to hire new talent, with all interviewing and on-boarding done virtually due to COVID-19. New team members, along with our current staff, will temporarily work remotely (unless communicated otherwise).
At FiscalNote, we Lead with Values
Know your Audience ∙ Find the Truth ∙ Drive Alignment ∙ Level Up ∙ Own the Job ∙ Bias for Action ∙ Support the Family
FiscalNote is a technology-powered global software data and media company that uses powerful machine learning to provide clients with the right policy information and insights, and at the right time so that they can better navigate market risk and uncertainty and maximize new opportunities.
As the premier hub of domestic and global information for more than 5,000 clients worldwide, FiscalNote’s tools, analysis, news, and award-winning journalism delivers context, clarity, and a competitive edge in a rapidly changing world.
If your background and experience align with the competencies above, we encourage you to apply so that we can review your experience and learn more about how you can add to FiscalNote’s growth and success.
Company Benefits
FiscalNote offers competitive salaries, equity packages, and retirement accounts to ensure we’re all FN owners. We work hard, so our open vacation policy helps us ensure you’re getting the R&R you need. We offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance options supplemented by a flexible spending account (FSA). We have a slew of other benefits which you can check out at careers.FiscalNote.com.
FiscalNote values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or age. FiscalNote is an EEOC employer.
FiscalNote uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all new employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.DHS.gov/E-Verify.
Here is the link to apply: https://jobs.lever.co/fiscalnote/daecc7b2-a5b9-41db-9028-89f617eed2cd?lever-source=glassdoor
Attorney
Air Line Pilots Association, International
Tysons, Va.
Job ID 2020-0003#
The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), the largest airline pilot union in the world and the largest non-governmental aviation safety organization in the world (representing over 63,000 pilots at 35 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an experienced Attorney for our Tysons (McLean), Virginia office. Under minimal direct supervision, the Attorneyprovides legal representation and legal advice to ALPA, its officers, committees, governing bodies, and members. S/he represents the Association in federal and state court litigation at the trial and appellate levels, at administrative agencies, and in arbitration. The position requires competence in the substantive and procedural aspects of such litigation.
S/he provides legal advice and counsel to pilot leaders at all levels of the Association including National Officers, Master Executive Councils (MECs), ALPA Committees, and Governing Bodies. This advice includes a wide range of legal matters in various areas of legal expertise including labor law, especially the Railway Labor Act and the Landrum-Griffin Act; various employment discrimination laws; and, the federal aviation statutes. S/he may also provide advice on questions of Association policy.
At times, issues may be time-sensitive and of critical importance to the Association. Working in coordination with other departments and committees, s/he will be relied upon to make recommendations regarding the actions that should be taken in each situation. Travel, at times on short notice, is required.
Local, national, and international travel: 20 - 40%.
Minimum Requirements:
Juris Doctor (JD) from an approved school of law required.
Member in good standing of the Bar.
Five (5) or more years of related experience in labor and/or aviation law practice and litigation required, seven (7) or more years preferred. At management discretion, significant and in-depth, directly applicable, labor and/or litigation experience may be substituted for some of the above requirements.
Judicial clerkship or other relevant government experience strongly preferred.
Analytical and oral advocacy skills required.
Comprehensive knowledge of labor law and/or aviation law required.
Current knowledge and experience in federal and state court litigation and arbitration/mediation required.
Knowledge of aviation statutes and administrative proceedings strongly preferred.
Labor law expertise including, especially the Railway Labor Act and the Landrum-Griffin Act, strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate long-term endeavors.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with internal staff, external contacts, and pilots.
Demonstrated ability to use independent judgment to formulate decisions and/or solve problems, under time pressure and urgent conditions.
Experience using online legal research, Westlaw or the equivalent, preferred.
Software: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred.
Relocation Not Provided.
Here is the link to apply: https://jobs-alpa.icims.com/jobs/1339/attorney/job?needsRedirect=false
Housing Attorney
Bread for the City
Washington, DC
The mission of Bread for the City is to help Washington, D.C. residents living with low income to develop the power to determine the future of their own communities. We provide food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services to reduce the burden of poverty. We seek justice through community organizing and public advocacy. We work to uproot racism, a major cause of poverty. We are committed to treating our clients with the dignity and respect that all people deserve.
Bread for the City’s Legal Clinic works to ensure better access to justice for individuals in our nation’s capital. The Legal Clinic provides front-line civil legal services primarily in three areas of law: housing, family, and public benefits. Our Housing Law practice includes defending tenants against complaints for possession of real estate, affirmative litigation on behalf of tenants and tenant associations, representation at administrative agencies, and advice and counsel in a variety of housing-related matters.
Position Description: The Legal Clinic seeks an attorney for its housing practice, which consists of a dedicated team of 9 housing attorneys and 1 half-time associate loaned from an area law firm. Currently, attorneys are working remotely providing assistance to tenants through the Landlord Tenant Legal Assistance Network. Prior to remote work, our attorneys staffed an office at the Landlord/Tenant Branch of D.C. Superior Court and provided immediate representation to tenants they met for the first time, at a critical point in their landlord-tenant case (many of those cases were retained by our clinic for continued representation). Our practice is fast-paced, high-energy and requires the commitment of someone who is able to multi-task as typically attorneys represent 2-3 clients at each appearance. Attorneys in this practice were generally in court 1-2 times per week with the remainder of their time spent completing ongoing casework. Right now the court is only holding remote hearings and we are not currently operating out of the courthouse office. In addition to our representation of tenants in D.C. Superior Court, attorneys may take on administrative hearing work representing participants in federal subsidy programs or at the District’s Office of Administrative Hearings. Finally, the Housing Attorney will help support housing-related advocacy and policy reform efforts in the District through participation in various stakeholder groups and legislative reform efforts. The Legal Clinic seeks to fill the vacancy as soon as possible.
Qualifications:
Member of the D.C. Bar or eligible to practice under D.C. Court of Appeals Rule 49(c)(9) (2020 graduates will not be considered);
Demonstrated commitment to social, economic, and racial justice and/or willingness to learn and carry out Bread for the City’s commitments in these areas;
Strong organizational, research, and oral and written communication skills;
Litigation experience;
Ability to proceed effectively in court with little time for preparation;
High degree of flexibility;
Sense of humor, seriously;
Ability to work with other staff and interact with a wide variety of people, including volunteers, in a professional and collaborative manner;
Comfortable working in an open work environment, with no private offices for staff;
Familiarity with Google Organization & Productivity tools (Gmail, Google Docs, Calendar) and/or ability to learn new technology systems;
Prior experience in a legal services or other public interest setting;
Knowledge of or experience with DC housing law a plus; and
Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills preferred but not required.
Compensation: Bread for the City offers competitive non-profit salaries based on experience and a generous benefits package. Also, the DC Bar Foundation offers a Loan Repayment Assistance Program to qualified Bread for the City attorneys, providing renewable one-year, interest-free, forgivable loans, of up to $12,000 per year. For more information see .
Here is the link to apply: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?jobId=393466&cid=6a9819d4-b328-486b-b52e-1f976b3b8cf6&ccId=53708918_2534&lang=en_US
Attorney Advisor
US Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Washington, DC
$130,364 - $218,671 a year
This position is in the Division of Corporation Finance, Disclosure Management Office (DMO) located in Washington, DC.
If selected, you will serve as an Attorney-Adviser in the DMO responsible for a broad range of assignments.
Responsibilities:
Assisting with interoffice projects between CF's Disclosure Review Program and other CF and SEC organizations, such as the EDGAR Program Office, Office of General Counsel, and other Divisions;
Supporting the development of processes and policies that resolve and/or modernize long-standing issues related to the Disclosure Program.
Managing projects and to ensure that they are consistent with Division and agency goals, and assisting with Disclosure Program change management initiatives.
Monitoring potential rule changes, identifying their potential impact on current processes and systems, engaging the appropriate stakeholders, and coordinating the implementation of necessary updates.
Responding to and resolving unexpected developments and challenges relating to disclosure document filing and processing; and executing special projects within the Disclosure Management Office.
Providing expert legal advice and assistance for issues or legal problems typically involving controversial and sensitive matters related to statutes administered by the Division.
Conditions of Employment:
You must possess a J.D. or LL.B Degree
You must be an active member of the bar in good standing
Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all the instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in you not being considered for this position.
Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.
This position has promotion potential to the SK-14.
TRIAL PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a two-year trial period.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.
DRUG TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements.
PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
This position is in the collective bargaining unit.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement.
SK-14: Applicant must have three year(s) of post J.D. work experience as a practicing attorney, two year(s) of which includes: (1) providing legal advice, counsel, and recommendations to management on agency policies or programs; (2) independently preparing or reviewing public company SEC filings; and (3) familiarity with EDGAR filing requirements and SEC technology.
Here is the link to apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/577372500
Trade/Customs Attorney or Trade Professional
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Washington, D.C.
Job ID: 1047
Position: Trade/Customs Attorney or Professional
Location: Washington, D.C.
Practice Area: Government & Regulatory Law
Open Date: Thursday, July 16, 2020
Job Function: Legal
Contact: Ashley Gray
Job Description:
Michael Best Strategies LLC is seeking a full-time Trade/Customs Attorney or trade professional (6+ years' experience) to join our Federal Policy Team in our Washington, DC office. The attorney or trade professional should have prior experience with the regulatory aspects of import/export law and will provide advice to clients, in a variety of industries, on import and export matters. The attorney or trade professional will provide counsel to help clients meet the challenges of a highly demanding and regulated marketplace. Prior experience, particularly related to the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. International Trade Commission, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, particularly office of General Counsel, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and U.S. Court of International Trade is valued.
To be considered for this position, please submit an application via our online portal. Please contact our Senior Recruiting Manager, Ashley Gray () with any questions.
Job Requirements:
J.D. from an ABA accredited law school, preferred
Excellent academic credentials
At least 6 years' experience with regulatory aspects of import/export law
Detail-oriented with experience in law review or similar editing
Federal trade agency experience, preferred
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
Valid authorization to work in the U.S.
Here is the link to apply: https://lawcruit.micronapps.com/sup/ApplicationForm.aspx?%3Eac^?LWCZ4dN=1`&QFBsMzxLV0VYQA%3d%3d=Ml5Kaw%3d%3d&QDFnXTpbVzc%3d=MW1mbzBQ&PWI4=OF9DRw%3d%3d
Assistant Commonwealth Attorney III
Fairfax County Government
Fairfax, Va.
Salary: $80,764.32 - $134,606.99 Annually
Closes Dec 25, 2020
Reference No. 20-01166
Will be assigned a combination of cases to include misdemeanor offenses in the General District Court level and more serious felony cases at the Circuit Court level. Depending on level of experience, assignments generally include the prosecution of misdemeanor cases in General District Court (DUI, traffic offenses, and simple drug possession), and the prosecution of felony cases to include violent crimes (murder, rape, abduction, robbery etc.)
Prepares and prosecutes misdemeanor cases and felony cases, conduct legal research and argument for hearings, compose appellate briefs, advise local law enforcement agencies, and work closely with victim/witness advocates. Due to the high caseload, the attorney must be organized, work efficiently, be flexible, and be able to think on his or her feet in busy and time-pressured situations. As experience, knowledge, and skills are obtained and developed, the ACA III will mentor and assist with the development of ACA I, ACA II, and staff.
Note: This job announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Illustrative Duties:
Represents the Commonwealth of Virginia in prosecutions of violations of criminal law.
Appears in General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court to prosecute criminal misdemeanors and traffic offenses.
Appears in Circuit Court to prosecute the appeal of misdemeanor offenses in jury and bench trials.
Appears in Circuit Court to prosecute felony offenses in jury and bench trials.
Conducts legal research and composes briefs in opposition to constitutional motions and petitions for appeal.
Drafts correspondence on legal matters.
Advises County and State law enforcement officials concerning the investigation of criminal violations and trial preparation.
Reviews search warrants, affidavits and court orders submitted by law enforcement for the obtaining of evidence related to criminal cases.
Advises citizens of Fairfax County on issues relating to criminal law violations in the community and court procedure.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the principles of law and their application.
Knowledge of trial procedure and the rules of evidence.
Knowledge of criminal law; including trial practice, motion practice, and appellate practice.
Knowledge of the criminal laws under the Code of Virginia and Fairfax County Code and the court decisions affecting the prosecution of those laws.
Knowledge of legal research methods.
Ability to effectively and efficiently prosecute felony cases.
Ability to present statements of fact, law and argument clearly and logically.
Ability to interview victims, witnesses and law enforcement to obtain the necessary information to prosecute criminal cases.
Ability to maintain an effective working relations hip with associates, law enforcement officials, the judiciary and the general public.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be an active member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar.
Any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to: graduation from an accredited law school; plus two years of experience as a practicing attorney.
Here is the link to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfaxcounty/jobs/2805188/assistant-commonwealth-attorney-iii/apply