Legal Counsel
The Sequoia Project
Remote, Nationwide
Salary Range: $242,400 - $280,600
The Legal Counsel oversees all legal and regulatory matters related to the development and implementation of Sequoia’s business strategy, governance and compliance policies, data privacy and security, and other day-to-day legal and business duties. This role will create and foster relationships with key stakeholders with The Sequoia Project, the entities it provides managed services to, and across the health information exchange programs supported by The Sequoia Project. This role will also serve as lead on trust agreements related to policies and governance for health information exchange programs including, but not limited to, the trusted exchange framework and common agreement (TEFCA), Carequality Interoperability Framework, CMS interoperability regulations, information blocking rules, and public policy related to interoperable exchange of health information.
What is The Sequoia Project?
The Sequoia Project is a non-profit with a public service mission to advance the ability of health IT systems to interoperate for the improvement of patient care and the reduction of costs in the healthcare system.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Oversee and manage all The Sequoia Project’s (Sequoia) legal affairs and legal strategy in coordination with management.
- Provide strategic guidance, consultation, and partnership to Sequoia management on a comprehensive range of legal, risk management, and business issues involved in supporting Sequoia’s mission and objectives.
- Provide corporate maintenance for Sequoia and the entities it provides managed services to (as needed), including annual corporate filings with the Virginia State Corporation Commission and updating bylaws and articles of incorporate as needed over time.
- Advise the Board of Directors for Sequoia and the entities it provides managed services to on legal, governance, policy and compliance matters.
- Prepare legal briefs, corporate resolutions, and other corporate governance materials prior to Board meetings and committee meetings as needed.
- Provide strategic advisory and legal work under Sequoia’s federal contract with the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ASTP/ONC) in its role as the Recognized Coordinating Entity in support of TEFCA.- Provide subject matter expertise to support interoperability matters workgroups such as the Privacy and Consent Workgroup
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with third parties, including customers, collaborators, contractors, governmental contracts, and non-IT related vendors. Work in close coordination with the CIO on reviewing IT-related vendor contracts.
- Utilize and manage outside counsel effectively and efficiently.
- Review, digest, and stay apprised of laws, rules, and regulations relevant to the mission, operations, and objectives of Sequoia and the entities it provides managed services to, including those relating to health information privacy, security, and exchange; ensure management is aware of any relevant laws and regulations.
- Perform and/or coordinate initial and periodic information compliance and privacy risk assessments and conduct related ongoing compliance monitoring activities in coordination with Sequoia’s other compliance and operational assessment functions (including Sequoia management and Human Resources).
- Manage, in consultation with Sequoia management, the development, implementation, and ongoing compliance monitoring to ensure contractual, privacy, and compliance concerns, requirements, and responsibilities are addressed.
- Other duties and special projects as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules (preferably in the healthcare space including federal and state privacy laws and regulations as well as CMS and ASTP/ONC interoperability focused regulations)
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Must be a licensed attorney in at least one state in the United States, with the ability to obtain licensure or Corporate Counsel designation in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- 8-10 years minimum of health law experience, to include prior experience in the private sector, preferably in the healthcare information technology industry
- Hands-on experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts and other types of agreements
- Demonstrated experience advising corporations on their day-to-day legal issues with respect to board operations, bylaws interpretation, conduct of meetings, and registration and filings
- Experience with federal contracting including FAR and DFAR preferred
To apply, please submit resumes to hr@sequoiaproject.org
Freelance Attorney - AI Tutor
micro1.
Remote, Nationwide
As a Freelance Attorney, you will collaborate with AI engineers, data scientists, and subject matter experts to ensure that our AI systems understand and accurately process U.S. legal concepts. Your role will involve analyzing legal texts, creating high-quality datasets, and guiding the development of AI tools that can perform legal research, draft legal documents, and provide insights on U.S. laws.
Key Responsibilities:
Analyze and curate U.S. legal documents, statutes, regulations, and case law for use in training AI models.
Provide deep insights into U.S. legal principles, frameworks, and terminology to ensure the accuracy and relevance of AI outputs.
Review AI-generated legal outputs for accuracy, coherence, and compliance with legal standards.
Work closely with AI developers and linguists to design models capable of reasoning within a legal context.
Stay updated on advancements in legal AI and U.S. law to ensure models remain current with legal trends and requirements.
Ensure that AI models adhere to ethical guidelines and are free from bias or misinterpretation of legal principles.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Academic degree in Law (J.D., LLM, FLMM ) with a strong focus on U.S. law systems.
Extensive knowledge of U.S. legal systems, including federal and state laws, regulations, and judicial precedents.
Experience with legal research platforms and tools.
Ability to annotate, structure, and analyze legal texts for computational purposes.
Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy.
Experience in legal technology, legal data analysis, or AI-related projects.
Contributions to scholarly articles or publications related to legal technology or computational law.
Here is the link to apply: https://jobs.micro1.ai/post/a019ee7b-a794-4e76-b06e-dead64114af4
Associate Legal Director, Legal Representation Projects
American Bar Association
Washington, D.C.
$117,280.00 - $144,156.00
The ABA Center on Children and the Law seeks to fill a leadership position for the Associate Director, Legal Representation Projects. This individual will help implement the vision for the ABA’s role in the parent representation movement in family and juvenile courts throughout the United States. This individual will also help to lead components of the Center’s work focused on child and youth representation as well as agency and tribal representation. The individual will work in multiple states to facilitate change efforts in family courts and social services systems that affect parent, child, tribal, and family rights. As the Associate Director of Legal Representation Projects, the individual will serve in executive leadership roles on the National Alliance for Parent Representation (NAPR) and the Family Justice Initiative (FJI) and will assist with planning national conferences on parent representation and access to justice for children and families.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
Lead and support the design of technical assistance, training and legal reform efforts, with a focus on elevating the importance of high-quality legal representation, lived expertise leadership, and racial justice as key components of system transformation.
Serve as a nationally recognized leader in the Legal Representation program area through speaking engagements, published work, training opportunities, partnership invitations, and funding relationships.
Represent the Center at meetings and conferences around the country.
Partner with Center leadership and team to set vision for continued growth of the Center’s larger operations with a focus on helping to set a vision for how different areas of work fit together across the Center to promote access to justice for children, parents and families.
Management:
Supervise attorneys at the Center who will partner on grant projects, to include recruiting, hiring, training, and mentoring other attorneys in the Legal Representation program area.
Commit to promoting racial justice and cultural sensitivity in projects, trainings, and policy development.
Develop and manage budgets on multiple legal representation grant projects.
Write grant proposals and cultivate funder relationships with private philanthropic supporters.
Manage the RFP process for government contracts with federal and state partners.
Manage contract processes with the ABA General Counsel Office on grants, subgrants, contracts, and other legal agreements entered into in the Legal Representation program area.
Manage partnerships outside of the ABA on subawards, subcontracts, and independent consultant agreements.
Collaboration:
Partner with organizations and practitioners to elevate models of legal representation that can be evaluated and replicated in other parts of the country, including pre-petition, multi-disciplinary, and post-reunification representation.
Work on policy and practice change rooted in lived expertise leadership with colleagues who have personal child welfare system experience as parents, children, and/or kin.
Develop and maintain partnerships with senior leaders at other organizations to partner on projects, substantive legal work, and grant proposals.
Collaborate with the Steering Committee of NAPR, provide support to its sub-committees and partner with NAPR Co-Chairs to invest in and grow the parent representation movement at the local, state, and national levels.
Keep the Steering Committee informed of relevant Center work, emerging policies, and opportunities for collaboration on state and national issues relevant to family legal representation.
Serve as an Executive Team member of the Family Justice Initiative and collaborate with co-leaders to help realize the mission of ensuring high quality legal representation for all children and all parents.
Required Education, Qualifications Experience:
JD and admission to the bar in at least one jurisdiction. Minimum 8 years in law practice or equivalent substantive experience in areas of law and policy. Demonstrated commitment to supporting race equity and cultural sensitivity in prior professional experiences. Resource development, budget management, program conception and management, and personnel management required. Excellent demonstrated skills in mentoring, training, and development of professional staff with varying experience levels. Strong communication and organizational skills, ability to exercise independent judgment, and ability to work well with multiple constituencies. Experience in a not-for-profit setting desirable. Lived experience related to child welfare or a connected field will be prioritized.
All applications must be submitted online. When applying please include a cover letter and resume in one document when uploading on the ABA site. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in prior advocacy related to children, parents, and families.
Here is the link to apply: https://us242.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/aba/Posting/View/7175
Managing Attorney
Democracy Forward
Washington, D.C.
$170,000 - $185,000
Democracy Forward seeks a highly skilled and experienced lawyer with excellent judgment for the role of Managing Attorney on Democracy Forward’s legal team. The Managing Attorney working closely with the Legal Directors and Practice Manager will work to ensure that the legal team’s resources are strategically and efficiently deployed, including building and managing external resources and guiding the professional development of the litigators.
Responsibilities:
Consulting with the Legal Directors, determine and then implement the workflow and staffing assignment of the litigators, using experience and judgment to efficiently allocate resources.
Monitor staff and other resource allocation within the legal team (including approval of litigator travel) and assist the Legal Directors in resource allocation decisions in light of strategic and/or programmatic objectives
Build out relationships with law schools and clinics to identify and develop opportunities for year round support for legal work and special projects.
Draft materials highlighting the legal team’s docket and litigation victories for external audiences.
Working with the Legal Directors, Practice Manager, and People, Culture, and Operations (“PCO”) team, to oversee and manage the recruitment, hiring, and professional development of the legal staff (final decisions regarding legal staff rests with the President & CEO.) Assess and make strategic recommendations to address needed team capacity in terms of additional hires or skills required.
Oversee the orientation and training of legal staff, including training on new technology and ongoing professional development, in consultation with the Legal Directors, Practice Manager and People, Culture, and Operations team.
Implement the performance review process for legal staff and legal assistants in coordination with the Legal Directors, Practice Manager, and PCO team.
Manage DF’s pro-bono outreach and relationships.
Working with the Practice Manager, and in consultation with the Legal Directors, identify & pursue ways to improve efficiency in work and information flow within the team, and among other parts of the organization.
Working with the Practice Manager, and in consultation with the IHCs, identify and acquire resources and systems for the legal team’s work and implement best practices, including with respect to retainer agreements, co-counsel agreements, billing rates, and compliance with professional ethics.
Qualifications:
JD from an accredited law school
Licensed to practice law
5+ years litigation experience; 10 years of legal experience including experience managing large case teams, practice groups or other groups of lawyers
Nonprofit and/or law firm management preferred
Management experience in fast paced environment
Excellent writer; effective communicator
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills;
The ability to work in and value a collaborative team model
Commitment to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment
This is a full-time position based in Washington, DC and the candidate is required to be in the office an average of 2 days per week.
Democracy Forward provides a competitive and transparent compensation and benefits package. The salary range for the Managing Attorney is $170,000 - $185,000 annually.
Here is the link to apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/democracyforward/jobs/4465291008
Real Estate Litigation Attorney
Miles & Stockbridge
Tysons Corner, Va., or Rockville, Md.
Miles & Stockbridge is an Am Law 200 law firm with approximately 200 lawyers and eight offices across Maryland and in Virginia, Washington, D.C. and New York. The firm’s lawyers help global, national, local and emerging business clients preserve and create value by helping them solve their most challenging problems.
We seek an experienced attorney to join the firm’s Litigation Practice Group in a non-partner track position, focused on commercial real estate. This attorney position will work closely with, and support partners representing property owners and developers. The position will represent business entities in various disputes, workouts and defaults under commercial leases and related agreements. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in real estate litigation, with experience at all stages of litigation, from propounding and responding to written discovery, drafting pleadings and motions, taking and defending depositions, and preparing for and handling mediations and trial. The role will also include drafting and negotiating lease amendments, settlement agreements, and related documents. In office and in court presence is expected, in connection with actions pending in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Previous commercial leasing experience is preferred.
Candidates must be self-starters who possess the ability to work both independently and in close collaboration with others as part of a team. We require a J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing the highest quality client service. We are particularly interested in candidates who will support a busy practice and who work well under expedited deadlines. Maryland Bar admission is required; and D.C. and Virginia Bar admission, or eligibility to be admitted on motion, is required.
We are currently not accepting applications from search firms.
Please contact Marybeth Edgar, Legal Recruiting Manager, at medgar@milesstockbridge.com with any questions.
Here is the link to apply: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/MIL1025MSPC/JobBoard/ea32123e-14f4-4859-afbf-e04affecc76c/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=a7d67397-7080-4d01-9207-3243708f8a94
Associate - Corporate - FDA Regulatory
Latham & Watkins LLP
Washington, D.C.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years
The Washington, D.C. office seeks an experienced FDA regulatory associate to join our established Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice Group. The ideal candidate has a minimum of two years of experience advising clients in FDA regulatory matters, including transactional matters involving FDA-regulated entities. Experience in product development, clinical trials, launch and marketing, and with the government regulators at every stage of the FDA-regulated product life cycle is preferred. Candidate should possess outstanding writing skills and a desire to join a dynamic, diverse, and fast-paced practice area.
If you have any questions about the application, please contact:
Christopher DaRocha-Boyle
Manager of Lateral Associate Recruiting
christopher.darocha-boyle@lw.com
Here is the link to apply: https://lawcruit.micronapps.com/sup/lc_supp_app_frm.aspx?lawfirm=42&id=839
Associate Attorney
Sequor Law
Washington, D.C.
THE FIRM: Sequor Law P.A. is an elite international litigation boutique with offices in Miami and Washington D.C. Our founders were pioneers of global asset recovery as a distinct legal practice area; Sequor remains at the vanguard of this field and its attorneys are globally-recognized for their expertise. The overwhelming majority of our cases are cross border disputes involving financial fraud, insolvency, corruption, asset recovery, and financial services.
We are passionate about what we do and how we do it. Through our cases, we support global access to justice and the rule of law by pushing US courts to accept jurisdiction in multinational disputes, honor evidentiary requests from overseas, enforce foreign judgments and arbitral awards as their own, and reject inappropriate claims of foreign sovereign immunity. Sequor is committed to righting wrongs, and because of this, we represent persons, entities, and governments seeking to recover their losses, not those who caused them.
At Sequor, we believe that each lawyer must learn to excel not only at litigating on paper, but on their feet. We strive to ensure that junior associates handle arguments, depositions, and trials early on in their careers. We support one another within our firm and place a high premium on collaboration, kindness, courtesy, and good humor. But, as a boutique firm that takes on large, difficult matters, we expect a lot of ourselves and each other.
OPEN POSITIONS: Sequor seeks an associate with 4-7 years’ experience to join its Washington D.C. Office. Successful candidates will have excellent writing and analytical skills, strong academic credentials and work ethic, a demonstrated interest in international issues, and a willingness to take on challenges. A judicial clerkship or fluency in Portuguese or Spanish are highly desirable, but not required. New York bar admission and experience with NY courts and civil procedure is a plus.
HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should send a resume, legal writing sample, and law school transcript to hiring@sequorlaw.com.
Deputy Director, Advocacy
Legal Aid Justice Center
Falls Church, Va.
$128800.00 - $160100.00 / Year
Contact information:
Angela Ciolfi
Email: aciolfi@justice4all.org
The Legal Aid Justice Center is a nationally recognized, non-profit organization that partners with low-income clients and communities of color in Virginia to fight for racial, social, and economic justice. We understand that the harms our clients endure are inextricably linked to overarching systems of injustice. Together we are dismantling those systems through a combination of community organizing, litigation, policy advocacy, public relations, and individual legal services.
Founded in 1967, LAJC has offices in Charlottesville, Richmond, Petersburg, and Falls Church and provides services under six key program areas: Civil Rights & Racial Justice (focuses on the criminal legal system), Housing & Consumer Justice, Youth Justice, Health Justice & Public Benefits, Immigrant Justice, and Worker Justice. As examples of LAJC’s recent work, our lawsuit and organizing against the state forced reform of Virginia’s unemployment insurance system, including advocacy that resulted in the distribution of over $1 billion in illegally withheld payments to over 160,000 Virginians. During the pandemic, we demanded and secured a statewide eviction moratorium and emergency pandemic protections that helped hundreds of families avoid eviction. We reduced incarceration across the state, including reducing the population of a local immigration detention center down to historically low levels through a coordinated effort of organizing paired with impact and individual litigation. Our staff are on the front lines of some of the most important anti-poverty fights happening today.
This position is responsible for building out and overseeing the implementation of an integrated advocacy strategy framework that uses multiple coordinated strategies to dismantle the systems that create and perpetuate poverty and racial injustice. In partnership with the other Co-Deputy Director of Advocacy, who is responsible for the client-centered systems that support our advocacy, you will set a strategic vision for our advocacy work and supervise some of our program directors, supporting them in leading their teams to execute client-centered strategic impact and case work to seek outcomes aligned with LAJC’s ambitious goals to achieve racial, economic, and social justice. As a member of LAJC’s executive team, you will help determine and execute LAJC's strategic vision and advise the Executive Director regarding organizational priorities for all programmatic work and the effective use of organizational resources.
Job Duties:
This position is responsible for building out and overseeing the implementation of an integrated advocacy strategy framework that uses multiple coordinated strategies to dismantle the systems that create and perpetuate poverty and racial injustice. In partnership with the other Co-Deputy Director of Advocacy, who is responsible for the client-centered systems that support our advocacy, you will set a strategic vision for our advocacy work and supervise some of our program directors, supporting them in leading their teams to execute client-centered strategic impact and case work to seek outcomes aligned with LAJC’s ambitious goals to achieve racial, economic, and social justice. As a member of LAJC’s executive team, you will help determine and execute LAJC's strategic vision and advise the Executive Director regarding organizational priorities for all programmatic work and the effective use of organizational resources.
Required Qualifications:
Strong commitment to social, economic, and racial justice. Mission-aligned experience (work or lived) partnering with and advocating in low-wealth communities and communities of color.
Systemic impact advocacy experience and familiarity with our advocacy tools, including litigation, organizing, communications, policy advocacy, and direct representation
Minimum 7 years of experience engaged in the active practice of law
Virginia State Bar licensure, or if not admitted in Virginia, must be eligible for admission to the Virginia Bar without examination. (Note legal aid practice rule)
Prior experience serving on leadership, management, or executive team
Minimum 5 years’ prior supervisory and management experience
Strong management skills and demonstrated ability to manage high-performing teams.
Ability to work and communicate effectively across lines of identity and difference, demonstrate introspection about one’s own race equity journey, and apply a sophisticated race equity analysis to organizational structures as well as external advocacy
Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
Strong oral advocacy, research and writing skills.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend events, as well as travel (primarily within Virginia)
Application Instructions: Complete the online application. This position requires a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. Please address the cover letter to the hiring manager, Angela Ciolfi, but submit all materials through the online application system. We will not contact references without advance consent from candidates.
Here is the link to apply: https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6191828.careers?ApplyToJob=604377897
Senior Attorney
American Medical Association
Washington, D.C. (Hybrid)
The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.
We continuously work to embed equity in our internal practices and are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff across all levels of the organization. We intentionally work to create the right conditions to enable our employees to feel that they can be their authentic selves and fully participate in the life of the enterprise.
We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you.
We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Washington D.C. for a Sr. Attorney on our Advocacy team. This is a hybrid position requiring three days in office.
As a Sr. Attorney, you will be under the supervision of the Director, provide legal counsel and policy assistance on health equity aspects of key issues to the AMA in legislative and regulatory processes as well as other matters related to AMA Advocacy efforts. Analyzes and monitors federal legislation, regulations, court decisions, etc. of interest to the AMA, and interprets/explains for leadership and other constituencies. Briefs AMA witnesses for congressional hearings. Primary focus on reducing health care disparities. Assists state-focused colleagues as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Legal & Regulatory Support:
Analyzes proposed regulations designed to address health care disparities on which the AMA should formally comment.
Works with colleagues to draft formal comments at various points during the rulemaking process; coordinates formal comments and participates in meetings with federation representatives on such rulemaking.
Prepares talking points on regulatory issues as necessary.
Responds to oral and written inquiries on federal regulations.
Offers assistance on state matters as needed.
Works with colleagues to draft AMA testimony for Congressional and Administrative hearings focused on reducing health care disparities.
Drafts formal letters and comments on select legislation.
Drafts proposed legislation and amendments comporting with AMA policy goals and objectives related to health equity.
Prepares arguments and talking points for lobbying and communicating the AMA position to the U.S. Congress and to the Administration.
Assists AMA and federation lobbyists on the above as necessary and appropriate.
Responds to inquiries from Congress, the Administration, physician members, the federation, and other organizations on AMA policy.
Internal AMA Support:
Identifies emerging legislation that impacts on the delivery of health services and the practice of medicine. Prepares explanatory advocacy materials to the AMA, federation, and for the Council on Legislation or Council on Medical Service.
Research AMA policy to determine the organization's position on select legislation or identify the need to develop a position in the absence of pertinent AMA policy.
Provides thoughtful and timely responses to inquiries based on AMA policy and legal/policy content knowledge.
Interacts with other AMA units on a daily basis, through memos, e-mails, personal meetings, or phone conversations regarding legislative and regulatory issues.
External Collaboration:
Builds and maintains positive relationships with members of the Federation, Specialty and Service Society, AMA’s Councils and Sections, other units within the AMA, as well as external professional associations and health care organizations.
REQUIREMENTS:
J.D. degree and active membership in good standing in at least one state Bar required.
Minium 3+ years of legal experience.
Health law experience highly preferred and previous legislative, federal agency, or association experience is highly preferred.
Strong working knowledge of the U.S. Congressional legislative and federal regulatory process
required.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills required.
Strong verbal communication and presentation skills.
Well-developed writing skills.
Highly developed relationship and rapport building skills.
Interpersonal skills to include persuasiveness.
Political acumen.
Here is the link to apply: https://ama-assn.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/3715?c=ama-assn
Counsel
Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection
Washington, D.C.
$126,000 per year
The Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection (ICAP) is a nonpartisan, public interest litigation center housed at Georgetown Law. ICAP’s mission is to defend constitutional rights and democratic processes through strategic litigation, policy development, and public education. ICAP’s recent work includes safeguarding rights to free expression, assembly, and democratic participation; combating threats from unlawful private militias and political violence; fighting the criminalization of poverty and other forms of criminal legal system overreach; and defending the rights of young people and marginalized communities.
ICAP seeks to hire a Counsel for a full-time, hybrid position in Washington, DC. The Counsel’s duties include but are not limited to:
- Identifying opportunities and developing strategies for pursuing high-impact litigation
- Engaging in factual development for potential cases, including interacting with clients and witnesses, traveling to gather on-the-ground facts, and acquiring and analyzing data
- Drafting complaints, motions, briefs and other litigation-related documents
- Revising, editing, and providing feedback on draft documents written by other attorneys
- Presenting evidence and oral argument in court at both the trial and appellate level
- Assisting other attorneys in preparing to present evidence and oral argument in court
- Researching and developing policy recommendations adjacent to ICAP’s litigation work
- Assisting in presentations to ICAP’s practicum students on constitutional impact litigation
- Providing mentorship, feedback, and guidance to practicum students
- Refining legal writing generated by the practicum and incorporating it into briefing associated with ICAP litigation
- Assisting in the design of academic program offerings
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and J.D., and at least 2 years of related experience (including clerkship time, if applicable).
Compensation: $126,000 per year, plus generous benefits.
Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to reachICAP@georgetown.edu.
Associate Corporate Counsel, Worldwide Operations Legal
Amazon.com Services LLC
Arlington, Va.
Job ID: 2823269
Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented attorney to support our customer-facing Worldwide Operations (WW Ops) products and programs. You will join a stellar team of lawyers supporting our rapidly growing and evolving WW Ops businesses. You will be an integral part of the business teams you support, providing counsel on new products and services, regulatory compliance matters, commercial relationships, and pre-litigation disputes and inquiries. You will help business teams develop programs and tools to continually improve customer experience, while helping clients anticipate and address legal risk. You will develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways and you will build processes that provide your clients with the flexibility and freedom to innovate and scale quickly. The successful candidate will be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. This position may be based in New York, NY, Seattle, WA or Washington, DC. As you will be working with teams who are developing products and technology that will be leveraged globally, some travel may be required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- 2+ years of legal experience
- Experience in private practice or in house experience at a technology company or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $118,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $195,700/year in our highest geographic market.
Here is the link to apply: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/2823269/associate-corporate-counsel-worldwide-operations-legal?cmpid=SPLICX0248M&utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_campaign=cxro&utm_medium=social_media&utm_content=job_posting&ss=paid
Senior Trial Attorney
U.S. Navy and Marines
Washington, D.C., Navy Yard
PN 270-24, AGC (L)
The Navy and Marine Corps team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. The Department of the Navy (DON) Office of the General Counsel (OGC) has been serving the Department since 1941 and is committed to developing innovative legal solutions to the business and other challenges facing the Navy and Marine Corps to enhance the war fighting capability of the Naval Service. You will find our attorneys stationed across the United States and worldwide, working with Navy and Marine Corps personnel wherever the Department's business is conducted. DON OGC also offers a great place to build a career. Based on the DON OGC annual employee survey, DON OGC attorneys consistently report the highest marks for workforce collegiality, cooperation, and meaningful, high quality work.
There are multiple anticipated vacancies for the position of Trial Attorney/Senior Trial Attorney on the two defensive environmental litigation teams within the Naval Litigation Office (NLO), OGC, DON. NLO generally provides all legal services throughout DON in this area of litigation. This position is located at the Washington Navy Yard, Washington DC.
The attorneys on the defensive environmental litigation teams represent the DON in its defense against claims under various pollution control laws, including the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The trial attorneys also represent the DON in litigation under natural resource protection and planning statutes such as the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as well as under real property laws. NLO environmental litigation attorneys work closely with Department of Justice attorneys, primarily in the Environment and Natural Resource Division. The cases are demanding, may involve hundreds of millions of dollars and/or affect Naval operations and frequently requires working with high-ranking officials.
The position will be filled under the General Schedule (GS) pay system at the GS-14 or GS-15 levels, depending on the qualifications of the successful applicant, and will have a full performance level of GS-15. To be eligible for selection at the GS-14 level, the successful applicant must have a minimum of three-and-one-half years of recent and relevant professional legal experience. To be eligible for selection at the GS-15 level, the successful applicant must have a minimum of five-and-a-half years of recent and relevant professional legal experience.
Candidates will be evaluated on the following: (1) depth, breadth and quality of experience in environmental law; (2) depth, breadth and quality of complex litigation experience; (3) excellence in legal analysis and managing discovery; (4) excellence in written and oral communication skills; and (5) interpersonal skills necessary to work cooperatively and effectively on difficult tasks under time pressure with people of diverse interests.
At the time of application, candidates must have graduated from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, and be admitted to practice before a state or federal court. U.S. citizenship is a requirement of the position, and the successful applicant must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET level security clearance. Occasional travel will be required. This position is eligible for telework.
Applicants must submit:
1) A cover letter explaining why they are interested in and qualified for the position;
2) A current resume that shows relevant experience and dates of employment (include month/year);
3) Two brief and recent legal writing samples (no more than 10 years old and no more than 10 pages each) that demonstrate analytical or advocacy abilities (excerpts of lengthier written work product are submitted);
4) The two most recent performance appraisals with rating official narrative (if unavailable provide an explanation);
5) The name, email address and telephone number of at least three references who may be contacted, including at least one supervisor; and
6) Current and former federal employees must also provide a copy of their most recent Standard Form-50 (SF-50) showing title, series, grade, and salary information. Please redact social security number and date of birth from any submitted documents.
The application should indicate the lowest grade level that the applicant will consider.
Interested attorneys may contact Mr. Bob Smith, Assistant Director, at: 202-685-2235 for additional information.
Applications should be submitted electronically via: usn.ncr.ogcwashdc.mbx.nloenvironmental@us.navy.mil. Hard copy applications will not be considered.
This personnel notice will close on January 6, 2025 at 11:59:59 PM (EST).
Associate General Counsel
Total Wines & More
Bethesda, Md.
Total Wine & More is looking for an Associate General Counsel (AGC) to join our Legal Department onsite in Bethesda, Maryland. You will serve as a legal advisor to the Company and its affiliated businesses operating under the Total Wine & More name in 27 different states. You will interact with and provide legal advice and guidance to the more than 10,000 team members who work in Total Wine’s retail stores and functional departments within our corporate offices in Bethesda, MD, in a multitude of different subject areas, including corporate governance, store expansion and licensure, compliance, intellectual property, advertising, and employment law. You will work closely with the Company’s General Counsel and legal staff, state and local government agencies, and a team of outside counsel to oversee the Company’s litigation and compliance matters in 27 states (and counting).
You will report to the Company’s General Counsel.
You will:
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing the Company’s business operations in 27 different states.
Work closely with the General Counsel, Government Affairs team and the state agencies and legislatures.
Keep abreast of all regulatory changes in the alcoholic beverage industry.
Supervise and manage outside law firms.
Advise the Company’s executive team, Board of Directors, and team members regarding changes in policies and practices within the industry and the Company.
Provide business unit leaders (Government Affairs, Human Resources, Store Operations, Finance, Marketing, Store Development and others) advice and counsel regarding legal requirements, best practices, and strategies to advance the Company’s goals.
Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for the Company.
Prepare and review contracts and advise on real estate transactional matters.
Negotiate and help draft complex vendor agreements.
You will come with:
JD degree from a top tier law school with strong academic performance
Active and in good standing with bar admission in Maryland, D.C., or Virginia
10-12 years’ experience working as a lawyer in a private commercial law firm or hybrid of that law firm experience and in-house counsel in a corporate legal department
Prior legal experience in employment/labor law litigation, commercial agreements and litigation, real estate lease negotiations. and/or licensing
Superior written and oral communication skills, and strong legal reasoning skills are required
We offer:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Generous store discounts
Health care plans (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
401(k), HSA, FSA, Pre-tax commuter benefits
Disability & life insurance coverage
Paid parental leave
Pet insurance
Critical illness and accident insurance
Discounted home and auto insurance
College tuition assistance
Career development & product training
Consumer classes
Here is the link to apply: https://jobs.jobvite.com/totalwine/job/oCCCufw4
Assistant Director, Attorneys General Education Program
George Mason University
Arlington, Va.
The mission of the Law & Economics Center (LEC) is to serve as a nexus for research and education focused on economic analysis of the legal and public policy issues confronting policymakers. Since its inception in 1974, the LEC has recognized the importance of timely, relevant research finding to those who shape policy decisions. The LEC is committed to developing original, high-quality law and economics research and education programs that enhance economic understanding and provide a consistent, rational voice that bolsters today’s policy discussions.
About the Position:
This position leads and manages the LEC's Attorneys General Education Program and Civil Justice Academy divisions (AGEP/Academy) with guidance from the Chairman, Executive Director, and Director of Operations. The Assistant Director will handle all activities related to the LEC's AGEP/Academy programs, which reach over 1,000 people annually. In this capacity, the Assistant Director plans and organizes the divisions’ programs, manages the recruiting process to meet the established attendance goals, oversees the execution and management of program events onsite, in person, and online, and builds relationships with potential attendees, audience members, supporters, donors, and subject matter experts. This position serves as a primary point of contact for the AGEP Advisory Board and, with guidance from the senior leadership team, plan and manage board meetings. The Assistant Director will have supervisory responsibility over any coordinator and program assistant(s) assigned to the AGEP/Academy divisions and is responsible for operating the divisions within an established budget.
Responsibilities:
Program Operations
Oversees the day-to-day operations and staff of the LEC’s AGEP/Academy programs including managing each program’s planning and logistics including creating program timelines and agendas, marketing to and recruiting of participants and speakers, managing speaker contracts, tracking program expenses, and creating and maintaining the c-vent site;
Provides on-line and on-site presence at programs at appropriate;
Works with LEC events staff to plan and execute programs;
Supervises program execution and gather all necessary information relevant to event success;
Coordinates lodging, transportation, catering, photographers, and av/sound with LEC event planner; and
Provides regular reports to Leadership Team on event metrics.
Program Development & Speaker/Faculty Recruitment
Plans and schedules AGEP/Academy programs and events;
Produces high quality program materials for participants such as brochures, readings, cases, etc. and ships all materials to program venues;
Works with LEC’s leadership team to identify topics relevant to program audiences and designs programs around those audiences; and
Works with the LEC’s leadership team to identify speakers and program faculty and manages recruitment of those speakers and faculty.
Marketing & Recruitment of Program Attendees
Develops and maintains relationships with a broad base of attorneys general, attorneys, and policy makers, their staffs, and their constituents;
Develops and executes recruiting communication plan for programs and events;
Leads active communication efforts, with both internal and external LEC constituents, to ensure education programs are well-attended; and
Conducts regular reviews of communication plan effectiveness and adjusts and updated as indicated by review.
AGEP Advisory Board Duties
Works with senior leadership team to plan advisory board meetings and agendas;
Manages advisory board meetings and related follow-up with advisory board members; and
Serves as primary point of contact to the advisory board.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience;
Experience supervising staff;
Experience managing educational programs, events, and/or conferences and developing related materials;
Experience recruiting program, event, or conference attendees and speakers;
Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication, including abilities to give presentation to large groups;
Ability to manage personnel.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with an educational institution or think-tank;
Experience working or engaging with attorneys and policymakers;
Experience managing/tracking a budget;
Knowledge of the powers and duties of federal and state attorneys general;
Familiarity with the application of economic principles to legal and public policy issues; and
Proficiency with WordPress or other content management system.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Assistant Director, Attorneys General Education Program & Civil Justice Academy Program at https://jobs.gmu.edu/.
Legal Director
American Humanist Association
Washington, D.C.
Compensation: $85-120k DOE, plus excellent benefits, flexible hours, and generous PTO
To Apply: Fill out the application form here: https://forms.gle/qDeyc5j2zBoEvkxU6
Who You Are:
You’re a ferocious litigator who’s furious about the rise of the Christian Nationalist right and itching for a good fight. You’ve never met an underdog you didn’t like and the words “malicious compliance” make you smile. The idea of being the Legal Director for a group of secular humanists determined to outsmart and outlast religious fundamentalists at every turn puts fire in your belly.
You’re at a point in your career where you’re excited to work both on the level of big, strategic ideas - crafting an ambitious impact litigation strategy sounds exciting to you - but not above spending the majority of your time in the weeds of nuts-and-bolts litigation. You’re hungry to build something new and are generally the kind of person who would trade having more support for having more autonomy.
Does that sound like you? Good. We’ve been waiting.
Who We Are:
Humanists believe in people. We believe that people have inherent worth and dignity, without needing to be saved or redeemed. We believe that people can do anything as long as we live in a society where people are free to think freely and pursue rational truth. And we believe the highest good is to help other people live lives of freedom and flourishing.
Humanists have always moved America. Kristen Bell, Gloria Steinem, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Bill Nye, Steve Wozniak, Joyce Carol Oates, A. Philip Randolph, John Dewey, Margaret Atwood, Abraham Maszlow, Jamie Raskin - these are some of the American visionaries whose humanism led them to envision new frontiers for advancing human worth and dignity.
For over 80 years, the AHA has been the epicenter of the humanist movement. We promote humanism as a community and worldview that “nothing in particular,” “spiritual but not religious,” atheist, and agnostic folks can belong to, believe in, and fight for. We fight the radical religious right in the courts, Congress, and the streets, organizing our thousands of members and 230+ chapters nationwide to fight for the separation of church and state, make the moral case for progressive public policy, and take direct action to improve their communities. We train hundreds of secular chaplains and celebrants who perform marriages and work in hospitals, college campuses, and prisons.
The Role:
You’ll have the opportunity to rebuild the Appignani Humanist Legal Center from the ground up. You’ll inherit a semi-dormant network of potential collaborating attorneys, a large group of (230+!) chapters around the country eager to hear about and support your work, and a long history of litigating for church-state separation all the way to the Supreme Court. But there are relatively few current cases to manage, so you’ll have broad autonomy to rebuild the Legal Center in line with our emerging legal strategy.
You’ll be litigating to support the rights of America’s largest religious minority - secular people, whether they identify as humanist, atheist, agnostic, or “nothing in particular” - to live freely and openly, without threat of discrimination, and with the expectation of equal treatment by their government. This ideal is under attack from the religious right, and the rules of play are changing rapidly as the conservative-packed federal judiciary hands down new decisions. Success in this role will require clever, nimble, and creative thinking, and the ability to shift strategy on the fly.
If these challenges excite you, rather than demoralize you, you’re in the right place.
In your role, you’ll:
Build, in partnership with the Executive Director, a comprehensive multi-year strategy for the Appignani Humanist Legal Center
Conduct complex federal and state court anti-discrimination and civil liberties litigation, including all aspects of discovery, motion practice, briefs, trials, appellate work, and amicus briefs
In partnership with others on the Senior Leadership Team, create multi-pronged strategies using litigation, public education, and legislative and policy advocacy to further the AHA’s policy issues
Supervise employees in the legal department; to begin with, a part-time legal assistant (to be hired).
Build a pipeline of clients, with the help of our Communications + Organizing teams and relationships with partners organizations
Coordinate legal intake with staff and ensure that intake is properly evaluated and processed, presenting selected cases to the Executive Director for evaluation
Secure the services and expand the pool of cooperating attorneys; monitor litigation handled by cooperating attorneys and supply back-up help as needed
Research potential instances of discrimination against humanists, violations of church-state separation, etc, and prepare legal memoranda and demand letters
Support the policy team with legal analysis of legislation impacting church-state separation issues
Design materials and trainings to help humanists know and exercise their legal rights.
If desired, write and speak about AHA’s legal work to the general public, including media interviews, op-eds, etc. It’s also OK if you prefer to stay behind the scenes - then your job will be helping other staff do the same!
Support fundraising for the Appignani Humanist Legal Center by meeting with major donors and writing reports on the Center’s activities.
Serve as in-house general counsel for the AHA and advise the senior team occasionally on legal matters unrelated to the work of the AHLC (e.g., proper separation of c3 and c4/PAC entities)
Hiring Process: If the link above does not work on your browser, you also can apply here: https://dcbar-jobs.careerwebsite.com/job/legal-director/76226872/
Criminal Defense Attorney
Right Path Law Group LLC
Fairfax, Va.
Are you a Virginia-licensed Criminal Defense Attorney looking for an opportunity to grow your career and make a meaningful impact in your community? Right Path Law Group, a dynamic and client-focused law firm, is seeking an experienced attorney to join our team and represent clients in Northern Virginia courts.
About the Role:
At Right Path Law Group, we are passionate about providing our clients with expert representation, empathy, and unwavering advocacy. As part of our team, you will:
Represent clients facing a variety of criminal charges, from misdemeanors to felonies.
Manage a caseload with professionalism, attention to detail, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes.
Collaborate with a supportive team of legal professionals dedicated to justice and client success.
What We Offer:
Competitive Salary: Starting at $120,000+, with compensation commensurate with experience.
Benefits Package:
Comprehensive health insurance for employees.
401(k) with employer matching to help you plan for the future.
Generous 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) to recharge and prioritize work-life balance.
Growth and Development: Work with a forward-thinking team in a supportive and collaborative environment where your contributions are valued.
Who You Are:
A Virginia-licensed attorney with experience practicing in Northern Virginia courts.
Passionate about criminal defense and dedicated to protecting the rights of clients.
A strong communicator with excellent negotiation and litigation skills.
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a diverse caseload effectively.
A team player who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced setting.
Here is the email to apply: info@rightpathlaw.com
Senior Attorney
Earthjustice
Washington, D.C.
$163,600.00 per year
Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. Our team of more than 550 staff — including more than 200 lawyers — wields the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect public health, address environmental injustice, defend and restore magnificent places and irreplaceable ecosystems, and transition our economy to 100% clean energy while working to protect people and the planet from climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, tribes, individuals, and communities to address the environmental crises of our time. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.
Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring staff who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco, with offices in Anchorage, Bozeman, Chicago, Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Juneau, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Seattle, Tallahassee, and Washington, D.C.
The Washington, D.C. office serves both as a center for litigation on important national environmental issues and a regional office for issues arising in Mid-Atlantic States. The office's docket currently includes litigation and administrative advocacy to curb climate change pollution, protect clean air and water, promote a transition to zero-emission energy sources, and secure strong energy efficiency standards for the nation. A significant focus of our public health work is preventing environmental harm to children, disproportionately impacted communities of color and low-income communities. For more information about the office's work, visit http://earthjustice.org/about/offices/dc. Earthjustice has a longstanding track record of success with our litigation and advocacy to attack dangerous air emissions and climate pollution and to advance a transition from fossil fuels to clean energy. In recent years, we have achieved major successes in promoting a shift toward a zero-emissions future in California in which fossil fuels will be replaced by clean energy. We see an unparalleled opportunity to do the same at the federal level.
The senior attorney will have the opportunity to lead the strategic growth of our national zero-emission transportation docket in D.C. and will coordinate with our Right to Zero team.
Our practice increasingly emphasizes a mentorship culture for staff at all levels, and we expect that every Senior Attorney will help nurture the development of early career attorneys and other staff. Senior Attorneys supervise associate attorneys, fellows, and litigation assistants in connection with their work on projects.
This is not a remote work position. This position is centered in our Washington, D.C., office and requires regular in-person attendance there.
Responsibilities:
Develop, lead and conduct complex litigation in federal and state courts.
Conduct and supervise advocacy before agencies, state and local governments, and courts as warranted.
Manage new and existing litigation matters from start to finish, including working with technical experts as appropriate.
Develop, coordinate, and execute non-litigation advocacy strategies in collaboration with attorneys, policy staff, and communications staff as appropriate.
Conduct factual investigations and develop legal theories for possible advocacy or litigation advancing the goals of our clients.
Supervise the work of Associate Attorneys, Paralegals, and Law Clerks.
Develop and manage relationships with co-counsel and with a diverse group of clients and coalition partners.
Work effectively with other departments within Earthjustice, including Policy and Legislation, Communications, Development, and Operations.
Serve as spokesperson for Earthjustice, clients, and partners.
Help develop and execute effective media strategies with the help of communications professionals.
Join other staff in long-term planning, strategy development, goal setting, and work plan management that advances a collective vision for future D.C. Office and Right to Zero work.
Participate as an active member of a learning and mentorship culture and engage with colleagues in a manner that is respectful, professional, and supportive.
Participate actively in organizational and office-specific efforts to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and personally engage with colleagues, clients, and partners in a manner that is consistent with those efforts.
Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school.
A minimum of seven years of relevant litigation and advocacy experience, including significant lead counsel experience.
Admitted or eligible to waive in for admission to the D.C. Bar.
Knowledge of, and experience in, environmental and administrative law.
Experience related to transportation electrification and regulation of mobile sources is a plus.
Experience with advocacy campaigns directed at boards, agencies or commissions is also a plus.
Strong skills in communicating litigation and advocacy goals and messages to the media.
Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Initiative, good judgment, a collegial work style, and a strong work ethic.
Proficient at working with technical issues and experts.
Ability to develop and maintain partnerships with community-based or other grassroots groups interested in litigation and other advocacy in the attorney's area of focus.
Ability and willingness to travel as needed for case work, court appearances, presentations, staff meetings, and conferences.
Ability to effectively supervise and mentor early career staff in connection with litigation and advocacy projects. Formal management experience is a plus.
Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.
We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Earthjustice is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
For litigators and advocates committed to saving the planet and the people who depend on it, Senior Attorney at Earthjustice is the best job on the planet. Learn more about our Senior Attorney careers and work online here: https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/senior-attorney.
Resume.
One to two-page cover letter that addresses at least the following subjects: (1) Why you are drawn to this position and whether there are particular legal, environmental, or justice issues that inspire you, and (2) Aspects of your background that demonstrate competence to work with diverse clients and colleagues.
Writing sample that reflects your own legal analysis and writing (i.e., not jointly written with other people).
We are seeking someone who can join our team with urgency. Preference will be given to candidates who apply by January 5, 2025. After that, applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Here is the link to apply: https://jobs.jobvite.com/earthjustice/job/oQZOufwR/apply
Corporate Associate
ArentFox Schiff
Washington, D.C.
At ArentFox Schiff, we know that diverse backgrounds produce different perspectives, richer thinking, and more creative solutions to the challenges our clients face. We hope you share that vision. Join us and take on the challenge of doing meaningful work while helping us build a culture that reflects our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The Washington, DC office of ArentFox Schiff LLP is seeking a mid-level associate to join its dynamic corporate practice group. The DC corporate group focuses on mid-market M&A transactions, joint ventures and debt and equity finance transactions across a variety of industries, including beverage & food, lodging and hospitality, digital media, and banking and financial services. Marquee clients of the group include the nation’s largest airport concessionaire, a leading digital media company, a leading supplier of wine and spirits, preeminent hotel brands, regional and national restaurant brands, mid-market private equity funds and high-profile family offices.
The ideal candidate would have the following characteristics:
1. Three to five years of experience with M&A transactions, joint ventures, and debt and equity finance;
2. A high degree of comfort working on deal teams of varying sizes;
3. Experience coordinating extensively with specialists;
4. Experience in drafting principal transaction documents, ancillaries, and resolutions;
5. Strong analytical skills and the ability to distill complex concepts into targeted and commercially focused communications, both written and oral; and
6. Dedication to high-quality work, responsiveness, and efficiency.
Candidates displaying the traits identified above will have significant opportunity for responsibility, client interaction, mentorship, and career advancement.
Candidates should be licensed and in good standing in DC (or able to waive into the DC bar). ArentFox Schiff offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Please submit resume, law school transcripts and a writing sample.
The good faith base salary range for this position is a minimum of $240,000 to a maximum of $305,000 per year. The actual salary rate offered to candidates within that range will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, years of relevant experience, education, applicable bar admissions, and the candidate’s overall qualifications for the position as assessed by the Firm. ArentFox Schiff LLP is internationally recognized in core industries where business and the law intersect. With more than 600 lawyers and policy professionals, the firm serves as a destination for an international roster of corporations, governments, private individuals, and trade associations.
Here is the link to apply: https://arentfoxschiffselfapply.viglobalcloud.com/viRecruitSelfApply/RecApplicantEmail.aspx?Tag=00400f7e-688d-4ebc-9f8c-b308543ce4ea
Assistant County Attorney V - Employment/Labor Law
Office of County Attorney
Fairfax, Va.
Salary: $110,404.53 - $193,207.87 Annually
The County Attorney's Office is seeking an attorney with extensive legal knowledge and skills in handling employment law matters and civil defense litigation. The position is in the Office of the County Attorney's Personnel Section.
The successful applicant will counsel and represent county agencies and employees regarding a wide range of employment related matters. The successful applicant will personally handle litigation in state and federal courts and before state administrative agencies and provide legal advice to county agencies related to employment issues, including but not limited to Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Virginia Workers' Compensation Act. The successful applicant will represent county agencies in employee grievances and in matters before the Fairfax County Civil Service Commission. Litigation will include personal injury, employment law, constitutional law, workers' compensation, and alleged civil rights violations. The successful applicant will represent county employees when they are sued for actions taken in the performance of their duties, including state law tort claims and federal Section 1983 claims such as excessive force claims.
For experienced candidates, the starting salary is negotiable. In addition to an excellent array of benefits, there are opportunities for promotion and career advancement. While the Office seeks an experienced candidate, we are also open to underfilling the position with a less experienced attorney who demonstrates strong potential and interest in employment law and civil rights trial litigation work.
Fairfax County's Office of the County Attorney functions as in-house counsel to the Board of Supervisors, the County Executive, department heads, division directors, and other employees. It also serves as counsel to various boards, authorities, and commissions. The Office is led by County Attorney Elizabeth D. Teare, who has been serving the Board of Supervisors in that capacity since 2016 as the county’s first female County Attorney. The attorneys in this Office are active in the various bar associations and many have served in official capacities in the Virginia State Bar, the Fairfax Bar, the Local Government Attorneys of Virginia and the Virginia Law Foundation. The LGA Cherin Award is named after retired Deputy County Attorney Bob Cherin for his distinguished public service. The Virginia Law Foundation’s Bobzien-Gaither Education Center is in part named after former County Attorney David P. Bobzien who had served as the president of the Virginia State Bar and the Virginia Law Foundation. And, lastly seven attorneys from this office have been appointed as judges.
Fairfax County is the largest jurisdiction in the Commonwealth of Virginia with more than 1.2 million residents and more than 13,000 employees. Fairfax County government is widely recognized as a superior government organization. In 2021, the most recent award cycle, the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) announced that it had awarded its Certificate of Excellence to Fairfax County for the thirteenth consecutive year. The county is among only 31 jurisdictions across the nation recognized by ICMA for this prestigious award – the organization's highest level of recognition. County employees are eligible for superb benefits. Highlights of the county's benefits packages are a defined-benefit pension plan; a deferred compensation plan (457); access to medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, and generous leave policies. The county operates a licensed Employee Child Care Center in the Government Center complex; all employees are automatically enrolled in the Employee Assistance Program; and the county operates a workforce wellness program to help employees, and their families stay well during the workday and beyond.
This position is designated as confidential under the county’s Collective Bargaining Ordinance. This position assists and acts in a confidential capacity to persons who formulate, determine, and effectuate management policies with regard to labor relations.
Note: Applicants must include a writing sample attached to their application to receive full consideration.
Underfill: Applicants not meeting the full requirements may be considered to fill this position as an underfill, if the requirements listed below in the Employment Standards Minimum Qualifications section are met.
Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)
Represents the County in civil suits;
Conducts legal research;
Writes legal briefs;
Reviews and drafts ordinances and resolutions and other legal documents;
Advises members of the County staff on legal matters;
Advises individuals on aspects of civil law and County ordinances and resolutions;
Prepares reports and correspondence on legal matters.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
Knowledge of the sources of legal reference;
Knowledge of the principles and practices of law;
Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and court decisions affecting the practice of the law at the county level;
Ability to learn Fairfax County ordinances and resolutions;
Ability to analyze facts and reach logical conclusions;
Ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing;
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with associates, County officials and the public.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be an active member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to four years of experience as a practicing attorney.
UNDERFILL REQUIREMENTS:
This vacancy may be filled at the level of Assistant County Attorney III (Grade L03 – $124,184.11 to $158,052.54). The employment standards for Assistant County Attorney III are: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: Must be an active member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to one year of experience as a practicing attorney.
Upon the successful completion of the 12-month probationary period and after reaching a total of 4 years of experience, Assistant County Attorney III employees are eligible for a non-competitive appointment to the Assistant County Attorney V level. Click here to view the complete details and KSAs for the Assistant County Attorney III.
Upon completion of an underfill agreement (which will require that the employee meets the employment standards above, in addition to attaining competencies defined by the hiring agency), the employee will be elevated to the level of Assistant County Attorney V.
Underfill candidates must be able to meet the minimum qualifications of ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY V within one year of the job announcement’s closing date of January 3, 2025.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
License to practice law in the state of Virginia.
For specific, specialized County Attorney positions, at the request of the County Attorney, the Human Resources Director may approve consideration of candidates who are members of a Bar Association in a state other than Virginia. For these approved positions, membership in the Virginia State Bar must be obtained within 9 months of hire.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.
The appointee to the position must complete a Statement of Economic Interest form prior to starting work.
Here is the link to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfaxcounty/jobs/4748547/assistant-county-attorney-v-employment-labor-law/apply/jobdetails
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