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Advancement Project

<div><p><b>Who we are:</b></p>
<p>
Situated at the forefront of the national stage in the racial justice movement, Advancement Project is a cutting edge, no-holds-barred national nonprofit whose team members are dedicated to creating free and safe communities for people of color. From ending the school-to-prison pipeline, to the fight to expand the right to vote, from calling for a complete overhaul of how we view the police and carceral state, to fighting for immigrant justice, Advancement Project team members impact real change from the ground up. This moment demands alignment, sharp strategic thinking, and creativity to imagine a more just world in which racism no longer exists and all people of color can be free and safe &ndash; and we are excited to bring on new talent to change our world.</p><br>
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<p><b>
Position Overview:</b></p>
<p>
We are seeking a creative problem solver, strong advocate, and skilled attorney in its Washington D.C. office to serve as a Staff Attorney in the Justice Project. The Justice Project provides support to grassroots racial justice campaigns seeking not simply to reform, but to wholly dismantle systems that criminalize and incarcerate people of color. We aim to help impacted communities define the terms and control how peace is realized in their streets and neighborhoods and to re-imagine public safety for themselves.</p>
<p>
This position will report to the Justice Project Program Director and will be a member of the union with compensation determined by the union compensation structure.</p><br>
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<p><b>
What you&rsquo;ll do:</b></p>
<p>
The staff attorney focuses on developing relationships with racial justice organizations to support their campaigns and build power in their communities. This work may include identifying and recommending how to respond to legislative and legal developments, providing legal research, litigation, analysis, and writing. The staff attorney will provide support to grassroots partners and collaborate with and across teams to do so.</p><br>
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The staff attorney will investigate racial justice issues related to the wholesale transformation of the criminal legal system, including through data, anecdotal, and other factual collection, and analysis in the communities where our partners work. They will work closely with our partners to support their campaigns and build their base in coordination with our communications and organizing departments. This role also assists investigations and litigation efforts, including discovery, motion writing, coordinating litigation tasks with co-counsel, and working with our plaintiffs and organizing partners. The attorney will prepare legal memoranda and draft other associated policy-related and legal documents. The attorney may also assist with legislative efforts, including analyzing and drafting language for bills. This role is part of a team of attorneys that researches and analyzes policies, laws, and regulations on assigned issues in support of grassroots partners and Advancement Project&rsquo;s overall mission.</p><br>
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Additional Functions</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Collaborate with colleagues, internally and externally, in various program areas to develop and implement strategies.</li>
<li>Cultivate external relationships with national and regional organizations and allies.</li>
<li>Provide guidance to team members and interns on work product.</li>
<li>Assist with legal and policy work cross-program, as needed.</li>
<li>Participate in team meetings and strategic planning sessions, including political education programming.</li>
<li>Write about areas of the Justice Project&rsquo;s work interest to you and participate in efforts to broaden the Project&rsquo;s reach and publicity.</li>
<li>Use a variety of legal, policy, communications, organizing, and coalition-building strategies to assist our community partners.</li></ul><br>
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<p><b>
What you need to be considered:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>State bar membership (must be willing to become a member of or able to waive into DC Bar).</li>
<li>Two years of legal experience.</li>
<li>Demonstrated commitment to racial justice.</li>
<li>Excellent written, verbal, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.</li>
<li>Experience working with grassroots organizations or demonstrated commitment to movement lawyering model.</li>
<li>Interest in working with grassroots organizations.</li>
<li>and organizational skills.</li>
<li>Frequent travel required</li>
<li>Experience in civil rights is preferred.</li>
<li>Experience in Section 1983 litigation or related civil rights experience is strongly preferred.</li>
<li>Willingness to work in multiple program areas, as needed.</li>
<li>Fluency in Spanish, organizing experience, and coalition-building experiences are pluses.</li></ul><br>
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PLEASE SUBMIT 1 WRITING SAMPLE WITH YOUR COVER LETTER</b></p><p></p><p><b><br>
This position pays between $ 88,700 and $106,000 for depending on experience.</b></p></div>

Staff Attorney, Justice Project

CHILDREN'S LAW CENTER

<div><p><b>Who We Are</b></p><p>
Children&rsquo;s Law Center is a mission-driven organization focused on providing high-quality legal services to children and families in DC. As an organization, we envision a world in which all children have a strong foundation of family, health and education and are free from poverty, trauma, racism and other forms of oppression. Our mission is to do this work together with DC children and families, Children&rsquo;s Law Center uses the law to solve children&rsquo;s urgent problems today, improve the systems that will affect their lives tomorrow and strengthen our community so that change endures. A key part of our mission is to challenge and reduce ways in which racism and other biases &ndash; structural and interpersonal &ndash; prevent each of us, our organization and the systems in which we work from providing children a strong foundation from which to thrive.
</p><p>Our greatest assets are our people. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our ability to provide the best outcomes for our clients and our community. Staff members at Children&rsquo;s Law Center advance the organization&rsquo;s mission through their leadership, result-oriented mindset and commitment to cultural humility. We are looking for individuals who like to be challenged to grow both personally and professionally and value the opportunity to make a difference in their community. Children's Law Center's continued success depends on recruiting and retaining individuals who possess and exemplify these attributes.</p><div><p><b>
Program Description</b></p><p>
Children's Law Center (CLC) has a long history of working with parents and caregivers to help them solve problems that threaten a child&rsquo;s health, safety and well-being. By providing legal services at the right time, attorneys can lift burdens of poverty that often drain a client&rsquo;s capacity to care for their child. Through our Families Together program, Children&rsquo;s Law Center is expanding the range of legal assistance provided to parents and caregivers.</p><p>
Families Together supports pregnant persons, parents and caregivers in achieving their goals for their families, with the long-term outcome of mitigating the risk of child welfare involvement and ensuring children can remain safely at home. To reach families, Children&rsquo;s Law Center partners with community-based organizations, the Court and governmental agencies that share our commitment to strengthening DC families impacted by poverty.</p><p><b>
Job Summary</b></p><p>
The primary responsibility of the Families Together Staff Attorney is to provide high-quality, culturally humble and trauma-informed representation for parents and caregivers. The Staff Attorney position will be co-located at Community of Hope, a leading provider of health care to children. Community of Hope&rsquo;s Family Health and Birth Center provides comprehensive health and social services to families with a special focus on serving pregnant parents and their babies. Community of Hope has sites in Wards 5,7 and 8 &ndash; the communities with the largest number of low-income children in the District of Columbia.</p><p>
The Staff Attorney will join the Community of Hope teaming model, which provides each pregnant person with coordinated care from family advocates, social workers, community birth workers and community health workers. The Staff Attorney will manage a case load of approximately 20-25 cases and advocate - both in and out of court - to provide interventions that support and stabilize families.</p><p>
In addition to carrying a case load, the Staff Attorney will conduct legal education trainings for parents, caregivers, community members and Community of Hope staff. They will also conduct intakes and provide brief advice or services as assigned, train and mentor volunteer attorneys, assist with the onboarding and supervision of law clerks and interns and complete specific projects as assigned by the Families Together Director or Chief Legal Officer.</p><p>
This position has an established career path with the potential for promotion to a Senior Attorney.</p><p><b>
Role Responsibilities</b></p><p>
Case Handling: Advocacy</p><div><ul><li>
Provide high-quality, culturally humble, trauma-informed direct legal representation.</li><li>
Zealously advocate for clients in all cases through reflective case planning, thorough investigation and high-quality litigation to achieve positive client outcomes.</li><li>
Attend all court dates and file all appropriate pleadings on time.</li><li>
Engage in creative strategies to avoid family separation and entry into foster care.</li></ul><p>
Case Handling: Policy and Protocol Adherence</p></div><div><ul><li>
Adhere to program policies and protocols, including case planning notes, litigation protocol, case notes and timekeeping policy and client visitation and contact protocol to achieve positive outcomes for clients outlined in program logic models.</li><li>
Ensure timely and accurate input of case and intake information into case management system and adhere to applicable policies and protocols to support learning and positive outcomes for clients. Children&rsquo;s Law Center policy requires a minimum of 30 hours to be entered weekly.</li><li>
Maintain accurate, timely data entry for non-case-related activities including but not limited to trainings and volunteer attorney mentoring.</li></ul><p>
Case Handling: Supervision</p></div><div><ul><li>
Attend and actively participate in regular supervision with their supervisor to review and brainstorm case strategies, keep the supervisor informed and ensure quality of representation.</li><li>
Provide written materials to their supervisor for feedback on all written material, including trial preparation.</li><li>
Immediately report any impending or actual difficulty in fulfilling obligations to clients or Children&rsquo;s Law Center to minimize adverse consequences for clients or the organization.</li><li>
Identify and elevate Targeted Appellate Strategy Issue List cases to supervisor and Appellate Team.</li></ul><p>
Community Partnership &amp; Engagement</p></div><div><ul><li>
Organize and conduct legal education trainings.</li><li>
Effectively and compassionately communicate with Community of Hope staff, community partners and service providers to ensure optimal outcomes for clients.</li></ul><p>
Volunteer Support</p></div><div><ul><li>
Participate in hiring, onboarding and supervision of law clerk and intern staff as assigned.</li><li>
Develop and conduct volunteer attorney trainings as assigned.</li><li>
Develop or update volunteer attorney training materials as assigned.</li><li>
With experience, develop skills and capacity to mentor volunteer attorneys.</li></ul><p>
Learning and Systemic Advocacy</p></div><div><ul><li>
Attend and participate in all Families Together team meetings, attorney and staff meetings and other internal committees and working groups as requested by the Families Together Director.</li><li>
Provide support to Children&rsquo;s Law Center Policy Team in areas of expertise to address the systemic needs of its client community.</li><li>
Participate or attend external committees as needed and requested by the Families Together Director.</li></ul><p><b>
Required Skills and Experience</b></p></div><div><ul><li>
JD degree.</li><li>
DC Bar membership or eligibility for DC Bar membership based the transfer of a Uniform Bar Examination score attained in another jurisdiction or membership in good standing in the Bar of another jurisdiction for at least 3 years immediately prior to the application for admission.</li><li>
Experience in legal services or other community lawyering. Experience that will be considered includes job experience, law school clinics, clerkships, and internships.</li><li>
Experience with housing conditions or special education matters.</li><li>
Commitment to equity, inclusion and humility when working with clients and colleagues at the intersection of multiple identities, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, immigration status, religion, physical and mental disability and/or limited English proficiency.</li></ul><p><b>
Preferred Qualifications</b></p></div><div><ul><li>
A demonstrated commitment to social, economic and racial justice.
</li><li>Strong legal analysis, research, writing and oral advocacy skills.<ul><li><i>
Demonstrated by:</i> law school clinic experience, judicial clerkships, research positions, and/or law school awards for moot court or oral advocacy.</li></ul></li><li>
Excellent organizational and time management skills.</li><li>
Exceptional interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills.</li><li>
Demonstrated capacity to work independently and collaboratively.</li><li>
Demonstrated capacity to proactively address obstacles and identify creative solutions.</li><li>
Strong independent judgment and decision-making skills.</li><li>
Experience working with children and families with limited financial resources preferred.
</li><li>Experience mentoring or teaching is a plus.</li><li>
Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills are a plus.</li></ul><p><b>
Organizational Competencies</b></p><ul><li>
Cultural Humility &ndash; an openness to self-reflection and to understanding and respecting other cultural experiences and points of view and viewing individuals as experts in their own culture and experiences.</li><li>
Giving and Receiving Feedback &ndash; the ability to be self-reflective, give and receive appreciative, coaching, constructive, interpersonal and evaluative feedback.</li><li>
Conflict Management &ndash; a process which is designed to guide individuals and groups from the moment of conflict to the implementation of an identified solution. This process incorporates skills and techniques, including recognizing points of conflict, identifying the facts and feelings involved to get to the root of the issue, investigating equitable solutions, implementing and evaluating solutions, and supporting and guiding others throughout the process.</li></ul><p><b>
Salary and Benefits</b></p><p>
The salary for this position ranges from $66,000 to $76,512 annually based on relevant experience. Children&rsquo;s Law Center offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and short- and long-term disability insurance; employer-provided retirement contributions; flexible spending plans; and vacation, sick, holiday, family and medical leave. You can find more details about Children&rsquo;s Law Center&rsquo;s comprehensive benefits package at https://childrenslawcenter.org/get-involved/careers/employee-benefits/.</p><p>
In order to provide better service to our clients and community, Children&rsquo;s Law Center encourages individuals who speak Spanish to apply for this position. Candidates who indicate proficiency in Spanish will be asked to complete Spanish oral proficiency testing. Individuals hired for this role who are proficient in Spanish are eligible to receive a sign-on bonus after the start of employment.</p><p>
Children&rsquo;s Law Center is a 501(c)(3) organization. Employees with federal student loan debt can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. For more information, go to https://myfedloan.org/borrowers/special-programs/pslf. Additionally, the DC Bar Foundation&rsquo;s Loan Repayment Assistance Program provides renewable one-year, interest-free, forgivable loans up to $12,000 per year for qualified Children&rsquo;s Law Center attorneys. For more information, see https:/dcbarfoundation.org/lrap/.</p><p><b>
Application Instructions</b></p><p>
To apply, please submit a resume via CLC's careers page (https://childrenslawcenter.org/get-involved/careers/).</p><p>
Children&rsquo;s Law Center is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. If you believe that you need accommodation to search for, or apply for, one of our positions please send an email to Jobs@ChildrensLawCenter.org. In your email, please include the accommodation you are requesting and the job title you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request.</p><p><b>
Hybrid Working Conditions</b></p><p>
Children&rsquo;s Law Center is currently operating on a hybrid work schedule. Employees are required to work in-person from Children&rsquo;s Law Center&rsquo;s office a minimum of two days per week. At least one of these days must be either Tuesday or Wednesday. The hybrid work schedule is subject to change based on organizational needs and/or best practices for health and safety. Hybrid work expectations may vary depending upon role responsibilities.</p><p><b>
Work Authorization</b></p><p>
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Children&rsquo;s Law Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.</p><p><b>
Background Checks</b></p><p>
Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment will be subject to a background check.</p><p><b>
EEO</b></p><p>
Children&rsquo;s Law Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and existing employees. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about our company and our career opportunities (https://childrenslawcenter.org/get-involved/careers/).</p><p><b>
Our Commitment</b></p>
Children&rsquo;s Law Center is dedicated to building a world that is inclusive in approach and has equal opportunities and equitable outcomes for all. Our organization is committed to developing and supporting a robustly diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist community, where all members can create and feel a sense of belonging. Through our collective deliberate efforts, we work toward racial and social justice for children and families in DC.</div></div></div>

Staff Attorney, Families Together

United States Department of Justice

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Hiring Organization</b></div>
<div><div>Office of Information Policy (OIP)</div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Hiring Office</b></div>
<div><div>Initial Request Litigation Staff</div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Attorney Appointment Type</b></div>
<div><div>Attorney Permanent</div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Job ID</b></div>
<div><div>IRL-2025-2</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Location:</b></div>
441 G Street, NW<br>
6th Floor<br>
Washington , DC 20530-0001 - United States
</div><div><div><b>Application Deadline:</b></div>
<div><div>Tuesday, December 16, 2025
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><b>About the Office</b></div>
<div><div><p>The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking an experienced attorney to work in the Office of Information Policy (OIP), located in Washington, DC. OIP manages the Department&rsquo;s responsibilities related to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which includes coordinating and implementing policy development and compliance government-wide for the FOIA, processing FOIA requests for the senior leadership offices within the Department, adjudicating all administrative appeals from denials by any Department component under the FOIA, and assisting in the defense of certain FOIA matters in litigation. OIP attorneys may be assigned/reassigned to any one of several distinct but inter-related teams based on mission-critical office needs. Those teams include: the Administrative Appeals Staff, which adjudicates administrative appeals from Department components&rsquo; FOIA determinations; the Initial Request (IR) Staff, which processes FOIA requests on behalf of the Department&rsquo;s leadership offices; the IR Litigation Staff; which handles FOIA requests subject to litigation; or the FOIA Compliance Staff, which supports the Office&rsquo;s responsibilities to oversee and encourage government-wide compliance with the FOIA.</p></div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Job Description</b></div>
<div><div><p>OIP is hiring an Attorney-Advisor to be assigned to its FOIA Litigation Staff. Primary duties of this position include handling FOIA requests made to the Department&rsquo;s senior leadership offices that have become subject to litigation in federal court and assisting in the defense of FOIA lawsuits. The incumbent in this position also performs varied legal work involving the interpretation and application of laws, executive orders, regulations, precedents, and agency practices relating to the FOIA.</p><p>
Specific responsibilities may include:</p><ul><p>
Processing high-visibility and highly complex FOIA requests for DOJ senior leadership office records, including processing those records pursuant to court deadlines;</p><p>
Reviewing records in-depth for consultation and disclosure determinations;</p><p>
Drafting declarations and <i>Vaughn</i> indices, drafting or reviewing court filings, and assisting in the formulation of litigation strategies and legal arguments;</p><p>
Coordinating and collaborating with litigators in the Civil Division and the U.S. Attorney&rsquo;s Offices, Department senior leadership office stakeholders, and other agency contacts;</p><p>
Negotiating request scope and processing schedules with FOIA plaintiffs through assigned litigation counsel;</p><p>
Providing instructional training and guidance to various federal agencies regarding compliance with the FOIA;</p><p>
Conducting legal research and providing legal advice involving inquiries and assignments related to the FOIA;</p><p>
Developing a mastery of assigned area(s) of expertise and updating corresponding section(s) of the <i>United States Department of Justice Guide to the Freedom of Information Act</i>;</p><p>
Providing expert advice and guidance to agency personnel and Department of Justice litigators concerning the application of the FOIA;</p><p>
Presenting or teaching at OIP training programs and events; and</p><p>
Maintaining awareness of developments in FOIA and Privacy Act law, regulation, and policy.<br>
</p></ul></div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Qualifications</b></div>
<div><div><p>Applicants must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent), be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have <b>at least 1 year</b> post-J.D. work experience before your start date. (Please note that the time from selection of an applicant to the start date is typically about 3 months.) <b>No exceptions can be made regarding the required one year of experience.</b></p><p><b>
Preferred qualifications</b><b>:</b> It is preferred that applicants have knowledge of and a demonstrated interest in the FOIA and have administrative law and/or civil litigation experience. Candidates must have at least one year FOIA processing / FOIA litigation experience to qualify at the GS-13 level; at least two years experience to qualify at the GS-14 level; and at least three years experience to qualify at the GS-15 level.</p><p><b>
Security Requirements:</b> Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, tax and credit checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Applicants will be required to qualify for a Top Secret security clearance.</p></div><br>
</div></div><div><div><b>Application Process</b></div>
<div><div><p>Applicants are required to submit a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience and justifying interest in the position), resume, and a writing sample containing a brief or comparable analytic legal exposition that is your work. Resumes should include a detailed description of employment history, to include dates of employment (month/year). Please also submit an unofficial transcript if you graduated law school less than two years ago. <b>Materials should be submitted as one combined PDF file.</b></p><p>
Applicants are encouraged to email application to: Laurie Day at <b>Laurie.Day@usdoj.gov</b>.</p><p><b>
No telephone calls please.</b> Please reference IRL-2025-2 in your cover letter and put your name in the subject of the email, as well as include your name on all submitted materials. <b>Applications must be received no later than midnight December 16, 2025.</b></p><p>
Otherwise, please send to:</p><p>
U.S. Department of Justice</p><p>
Office of Information Policy</p><p>
ATTN: Laurie Day</p><p>
441 G Street, NW</p><p>
6th Floor</p><p>
Washington, D.C.20530</p></div><br>
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</div></div><div><p>Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.</p>
</div><div><div><b>Salary</b></div>
<div><div><p>GS-12 - GS-15 ($101,401 - $195,200)</p><p>
See: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/pdf/2025/DCB.pdf</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Attorney-Advisor (IR Litigation Staff)

Hiring Organization
<br>Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
<br>Hiring Office
<br>Office of the Chief Counsel
<br>Attorney Appointment Type
<br>Attorney Permanent
<br>Job ID
<br>26-CC-EXC-12829264-CLG
<br><br>
<b>Location:</b><br>
99 New York Avenue NE
<br>Washington, DC 20226 - United States
<br><br>
<b>Application Deadline:</b><br>
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
<br>About the Office
<br><br>
This position serves as a staff attorney in the Office of Chief Counsel (CC), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Department of Justice (DOJ). The staff attorney is assigned to the Associate Chief Counsel, General Law and Information Division and primarily provides legal advice to ATF officials in the area of general criminal law matters and matters involving disclosure and/or protection of information.
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Job Description
<br><br>
As an Attorney Advisor (General) GS-905-15 your typical work assignments may include:
<br><br>
Provides legal advice to Bureau officials relating to employment law.
<br>Functions as an expert legal advisor assigned to Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (Management) and handles the most complex legal work within that division.
<br>Serves as the Bureau's representative on or before administrative boards and alternate dispute resolution forums.
<br>Represents the Office of Chief Counsel at meetings at the Department of Justice relating to employment law, appropriations law, and other issues assigned to the Associate Chief Counsel.
<br>Qualifications
<br><br>
To qualify at the GS-15 level, applicants must have at least six years of specialized experience as a practicing attorney.
<br><br>
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
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Specialized Experience is experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of the position.
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Providing legal advice related to employment law and employee relations; AND
<br>Providing counseling to federal agency supervisors on managing performance, developing proposed disciplinary and adverse action; AND
<br>Applying knowledge and complying with equal employment opportunity laws; AND
<br>Providing superior legal research, analytical writing, and oral communication skills.
<br><br>
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Silver (minimum score of 85) or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
<br><br>
The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Silver (minimum score of 85) or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at : https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
<br><br>
<b>Veterans' Preference:</b> If you are entitled to veteran preference, you should indicate the type of veteran preference you are claiming on your résumé. http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp - In order to verify your veteran preference entitlement, please submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty; or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
<br><br>
In addition, if you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, or widow/widower of a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the natural mother of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and the other required documentation identified on the reverse side of the SF-15 to support your preference claim. If the SF-15 is not submitted, the documentation required by the form verifying the service connected disability (e.g. letter from the VA confirming the disability) must be submitted in order to receive 10-point preference consideration.
<br><br>
Application Process
<br><br>
Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. You must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/23/2025, to be considered. The application process is as follows:
<br><br>
To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
<br>Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
<br><br>
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
<br><br>
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period return to your USAJOBS account. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit My Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement is closed.
<br><br>
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. Your applications will appear on the Welcome page. Navigate to the job application and click Track this application to view your application status. The link will take you to the hiring agency application system, which has the most up-to-date status of your application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means click here.
<br><br>
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the online assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
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<b>Structured Resume Review:</b> Subject matter experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. SMEs will review ONLY two pages of your resume, starting at your work experience. SMEs will not review any additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter). Applicants who pass the structured resume review will move on to the next stage of the assessment process. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies:
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Employee Relations
<br>Interpersonal Skills
<br>Oral Communication
<br>Research
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<b>ALL APPLICANTS:</b> You must submit a detailed resume containing the following pieces of information for each job entry listed in your employment history:
<br>Official position title;
<br>Employer name and contact information;
<br>Start and end dates (including month and year);
<br>Your Pay Plan/series/grade and step and a detailed list of duties & accomplishments
<br>Resumes must be limited to two pages in length. Applicants with resumes longer than two pages will not be considered. You can only submit one resume; Only the most recent resume submitted under the "Resume" "Document Type" will be used to determine your qualifications and for rating purposes.
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Showing relative permanent and volunteer work experience, education, and training. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must support your answers to the completed online assessment questions.
<br>Veterans' preference documentation (Member Copy 4 of DD-214, Revised October 2013 SF-15 https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf and VA letter, if applicable. NOTE: The revised October 2013 SF-15 is the latest copy and all others are not usable.
<br>Must provide a legal writing sample (no more than 15 pages)
<br>CTAP/ICTAP documentation, if applicable.
<br>Submit Law school transcript official or unofficial showing degree conferred by closing date of the announcement (Note: If you're selected for this position, official transcript(s) will be required prior to your first day.)
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It is your responsibility to ensure all documents are received on time and the materials are legible. If applying on-line poses a hardship to any applicant, please contact us at the telephone number listed on this announcement. Applicants MUST CONTACT US PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE to speak to someone who can provide assistance for on-line submission. Requests for extensions will not be granted. Paper applications submitted without prior approval from the agency point of contact may be handled as incomplete. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: If your contact information changes after the closing date of this vacancy announcement, update your profile information in MYUSAJOBS as well as contact the Human Resources Specialist listed on this vacancy announcement to ensure you can be contacted throughout the selection process.
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Prior to selection, the candidate may be required to provide an original copy of any supporting/ validating documentation as well as other documentation to verify eligibility. The candidate may also be required to provide official college and law school transcripts. All required materials must be uploaded using the supporting documentation instructions described in the announcement.
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Failure to provide the required documentation by the closing date of this announcement will result in elimination of further consideration for this position.
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<b>Essay Questions:</b> The following four narrative questions provide an opportunity for you to highlight your dedication to public service for the hiring manager and agency leadership (or designee(s)). While your responses are not required and will not be scored, we encourage you to thoughtfully address each question. Please provide a response of 200 words or less to each question (see the application questionnaire). You will be asked to certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) such as a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT or Copilot.
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How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience.
<br>In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes.
<br>How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you and explain how you would help implement them if hired.
<br>How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position.
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Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
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Salary
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$167,603.00 to $195,200.00 Per Year

Attorney Advisor (General)

Direct Counsel

<div>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Title:
  </strong>
  In-House Real Estate Attorney &ndash; Commercial Transactions
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Location:
  </strong>
  Washington, D.C. (Hybrid Schedule)
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   About the Role
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  Direct Counsel is seeking an experienced
  <strong>
   Real Estate Attorney
  </strong>
  to join a
  <strong>
   nationally recognized company
  </strong>
  with a strong presence in the
  <strong>
   commercial real estate and title industry
  </strong>
  . This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys
  <strong>
   hands-on transactional work
  </strong>
  and is looking to
  <strong>
   transition to (or continue) an in-house role
  </strong>
  that offers both
  <strong>
   substantive work and true work-life balance
  </strong>
  .
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  In this role, you&rsquo;ll be part of a
  <strong>
   collaborative, business-oriented legal team
  </strong>
  that plays a key part in managing and closing complex commercial real estate transactions&mdash;
  <strong>
   without the pressure of billable hours
  </strong>
  .
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Key Responsibilities:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Advise on
   <strong>
    commercial real estate transactions
   </strong>
   , including title review, underwriting, and related documentation.
  </li>
  <li>
   Identify and resolve
   <strong>
    complex title, survey, and transactional issues
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Draft, review, and interpret a variety of legal documents, including
   <strong>
    purchase agreements, leases, easements, and loan documents
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Partner with internal teams and external parties to ensure
   <strong>
    efficient and compliant closings
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide
   <strong>
    practical, business-focused legal advice
   </strong>
   that supports company initiatives and mitigates risk.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Qualifications:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   J.D. from an accredited law school and
   <strong>
    active license to practice law in the U.S.
   </strong>
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    3&ndash;8 years of experience
   </strong>
   in
   <strong>
    commercial real estate law
   </strong>
   , ideally with exposure to
   <strong>
    title, underwriting, or transactional matters
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong
   <strong>
    drafting, analytical, and communication skills
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   A
   <strong>
    proactive, solutions-oriented
   </strong>
   approach and the ability to work effectively across departments.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Compensation &amp; Structure:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Base Salary:
   </strong>
   $130,000&ndash;$150,000 (commensurate with experience).
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Schedule:
   </strong>
   9:00 a.m. &ndash; 5:00 p.m., approximately 40 hours per week.
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Hybrid Flexibility:
   </strong>
   A few in-office days per week required.
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Benefits:
   </strong>
   Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Career Growth:
   </strong>
   Long-term stability and professional development opportunities within a respected national organization.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Why Join This Company
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  This is a rare chance to bring your
  <strong>
   commercial real estate expertise in-house
  </strong>
  at a
  <strong>
   stable and collegial company
  </strong>
  known for valuing its employees. You&rsquo;ll handle
  <strong>
   meaningful, complex work
  </strong>
  while maintaining a
  <strong>
   predictable schedule
  </strong>
  and healthy work-life balance. For attorneys seeking to **stay close to the dealmaking action&mdash;without late nights or billable targets&mdash;**this role offers the ideal blend of challenge and balance.
 </p>
</div>


In-house Attorney

Morgan & Morgan

<div><div><p>At Morgan &amp; Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we're their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.</p></div><p><b>
Summary</b></p>
<p>
Morgan &amp; Morgan is looking for an experienced Workers' Compensation Attorney to join its growing practice in DC. The Workers' Compensation Attorney will handle a heavy and complex case-load of cases and hearings. This is a rare, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help build out a new, rapidly developing statewide workers' compensation practice on behalf of our Firm. You will be privy to a consistently robust influx of cases which will be handed to you on a silver platter. Put simply, the right attorney will be able to earn more in workers' compensation than you could anywhere else in the state.</p>
<p><b>
Responsibilities</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Day-to-day handling of cases and hearings</li>
<li>Drafting and filing of litigation documents to include pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memorandum</li>
<li>Guide clients through the case process</li>
<li>Interaction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits</li>
<li>Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Qualification</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Law degree from a fully accredited law school</li>
<li>An active member in good standing with the DC and VA State Bar Association</li>
<li>Minimum 3+ years of workers' compensation experience</li>
<li>Ability to manage high volume of cases and hearings
</li><li>Excellent client service and communication skills</li>
<li>Self-starter driven by long-term career goals</li>
<li>Superior writing and oral advocacy skills</li>
</ul>
<p>#LI-MS2</p><div><p><b>
Benefits</b></p>
<p>
Morgan &amp; Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.</p>
<p><b>
Equal Opportunity Statement</b></p>
<p>
Morgan &amp; Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</p>
<p><b>
E-Verify</b></p>
<p>
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.
</p><p><b>Privacy Policy</b></p>
<p>
Here is a link to Morgan &amp; Morgan's privacy policy.</p></div></div>

Workers' Compensation Attorney

State of Indiana

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Work for Indiana</b></h1><p></p><div><p><br>
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.</p></div><p></p><p><b><br>
About the Department of Child Services:</b></p><p>
Join a group of passionate, dedicated public servants to support one of Indiana&rsquo;s most critical missions!</p><p>
The Department of Child Services helps children who are victims of abuse or neglect and strengthens families through services that focus on family support and preservation. We pursue permanency for children and families through reunification, guardianship, and adoption. Our services also encompass foster care, child support, and transitional support for those adjusting to adulthood. Our culture is built upon our <b><i>MVP</i></b><b> </b>foundation:</p><p><b><i><br>
Mission</i></b>: Champion Indiana&rsquo;s future by protecting children and strengthening families with compassion and determination.<br>
<b><i>Vision</i></b>: Every child in Indiana thrives in a safe, loving, forever home.<br>
<b><i>Purpose</i></b>: Ignite hope. Cultivate joy.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Role Overview:</b></p><p>
The Child Services Attorney provides legal advice and legal services to the Central Office, County Offices, and staff for juvenile law related to Child Welfare, Child Support, and personnel matters. You will also assist and represent DCS in court and administrative issues. Specific areas of representation include Child In Need of Services (CHINS) cases, Termination of Parental Rights (TPR), Adoptions, Foster Care Licensing Actions, and other child safety issues. You will work closely with Family Case Managers to prepare for court hearings and may serve as legal counsel for internal employment issues. This position provides immediate trial experience and does not encompass billable hours. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours a week.</p><p></p><p><br>
We seek a detail-oriented attorney with strong time management skills and a desire to be a skilled litigator.</p><p></p><p><br>
This position is in Washington, Indiana, and will serve Daviess and Pike Counties.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Salary:</b></p><p>
This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $75,010 but may be commensurate with education and job experience.</p><p></p><p><br>
Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.</p><p></p><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
A Day in the Life:</b></h2></div><div><p>
Responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>
Advise Department of Child Services staff on various program and legal areas as assigned.</li><li>
Draft and review contracts and correspondence.</li><li>
Liase with the Attorney General on litigation and tort claims matters.</li><li>
Draft and review legislation and administrative rules.</li><li>
Perform legal research and writing assignments.</li><li>
Provide general legal support for the Office of General Counsel.</li><li>
Oversee contract process for local office attorneys.</li><li>
Conduct legal training for Family Case Managers, attorneys, and others as requested.</li><li>
Litigate Children in Need of Services and Termination of Parental Rights cases in State Courts, representing the agency in such actions.</li><li>
Handle administrative matters and hearings as assigned.</li><li>
Organize and manage caseload in preparation for hearings and/or litigation.</li><li>
Generate appropriate pleadings, motions, discovery, and responses.</li><li>
Delegate to, and provide support for, legal support staff.</li><li>
Draft appeals and appellate briefs.</li><li>
May be required to participate in committees, groups, or teams such as screen-out committees.</li><li>
May be required to serve as local counsel for the Indiana Office of Attorney General on assigned cases.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the employee's activities, duties, or responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.</p><p></p><p><br>
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What You'll Need for Success:</b></h2></div><div><p>
Credentials:</p><ul><li>
Doctorate of Jurisprudence.</li><li>
Indiana Bar Admission with license in good standing OR admission to the bar of any state within the United States with license in good standing and willingness to obtain temporary foreign license status under the conditions and limitations of rule 6.1 of the Indiana Rules for Admissions to the Bar and the Discipline of Attorneys pending admissions to the Indiana Bar.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Additional qualifications:</p><ul><li>
Strong legal research, writing, and litigation skills.</li><li>
Strong communication and public speaking skills.</li><li>
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply relevant statutes, case law, and rules.</li><li>
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:</b></h2></div><div><div>
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.</div></div></div></div><p></p><p><b><br>
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:</b></p><p>
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:</p><ul><li>
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans</li><li>
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards</li><li>
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution</li><li>
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match</li><li>
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options</li><li>
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:<ul><li>
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers</li><li>
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave</li><li>
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off</li><li>
12 paid holidays, 14 in election years</li></ul></li><li>
Education Reimbursement Program</li><li>
Group life insurance</li><li>
Referral Bonus program</li><li>
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits</li><li>
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program</li><li>
Free Parking for most positions</li><li>
Free LinkedIn Learning access</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Equal Employment Opportunity:</b></p><p>
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.</p></div><p></p>

Child Services Attorney

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