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SalaryThis position is situated within the Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV), Office of the General Counsel. The incumbent will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal support services and aiding the legal staff in their duties. Key responsibilities include conducting in-depth legal research and analysis on legislative history, precedent cases, decisions, and opinions relevant to DFHV's legal matters. This role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the legal operations of the DFHV, ensuring the department's compliance with legal standards and aiding in its mission to regulate and support for-hire vehicle services in the DC area.
Duties and Responsibilities
Draft legal documents including opinions and orders for administrative law judges, appellate boards, or designated legal managers in areas covering litigation, legal opinion provision, appellate proceedings, regulatory actions, and related adjudicative functions under the Administrative Procedure Act or other legal frameworks.
Perform detailed legal research, exploring statutes, regulations, legislative history, case law, and other legal references relevant to specific legal issues faced by DFHV. Review, analyze, and organize facts and evidence, focusing on legal issue analysis, law application, fact-finding, legal conclusion drawing, and the creation of clear, concise, and accurate written presentations.
Analyze and assess the significance of evidence or legal questions that arise in DFHV’s operations, becoming well-versed in the subject matter involved in a case or legal matter. Identify specific requirements and practice effective methods to obtain or evaluate the relevance and sufficiency of legal, technical, or other related information.
Desired Qualifications
A demonstrated ability in conducting thorough legal research and analysis.
Strong capability in drafting legal documents and presenting legal arguments effectively.
Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Proficiency in understanding and interpreting technical evidence within legal contexts.
A bachelor’s degree in a related field and paralegal certification.
Qualifications and Education
The applicant must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 11 level. Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position which has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Licensures, Certifications and other requirements
None
Work Environment
The work is performed in an office setting.
Other Significant Factors
Tour of Duty: Monday-Friday 8:15 AM-4:45 PM
Pay Plan: Series and Grade: CS-0950-12
Promotion Potential: None
Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not in a Collective Bargaining Unit.
Position Designation: This position is designated as Security Sensitive, the incumbent will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations, Suitability.
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.
