Attorney Jobs in District Of Columbia

Job Title: Experienced Telecommunications Attorney Company: Special Counsel Location: Washington, DC Description: Established DC telecommunications law firm seeks seasoned attorney with 10+ years experience in telecom litigation and regulatory matters. Qualifications include: substantial experience in arbitration (including interconnection disputes before state PUCs), FCC complaint proceedings, and appellate litigation. Familiarity with cable regulations is a plus. A self-supporting practice is desired, but candidates who are otherwise qualified with modest books of business will be seriously considered. Firm offers competitive salary and benefits, as well as a collegial work environment.

Job Title: Junior Health Attorney Company: Safety Net Hospitals for Pharmaceutical Access Location: Washington, DC Description: About the Position Safety Net Hospitals for Pharmaceutical Access (SNHPA) seeks a junior attorney to assist SNHPA with legislative and regulatory advocacy in the area of health policy and drug pricing. The position is located in SNHPA’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. Responsibilities Assisting SNHPA’s General Counsel, Director of Legal and Regulatory Affairs, and Director of Government Relations with: • Drafting letters, talking points and other policy-related documents in support of SNHPA’s legislative and regulatory initiatives • Participating with senior SNHPA staff in interactions and advocacy efforts directed towards influencing federal policy with respect to the 340B drug discount program and related federal programs • Researching and analyzing issues pertaining to pharmaceutical pricing and federal programs affecting drug pricing, particularly the federal 340B program • Assisting in keeping hospitals abreast of issues and developments relevant to the 340B and Medicare Part D prescription drug programs, and pharmaceutical manufacturer patient assistance programs • Helping to draft updates of essential member educational materials • Providing technical assistance to SNHPA members on matters relating to the 340B program and compliance with programmatic standards and requirements • Assisting as needed in developing materials supportive of disputes against drug manufacturers relating to pricing and litigation against various parties on 340B issues

Job Title: DIRECTOR OF POLICY AND MANAGING ATTORNEY Company: National Health Law Program Location: Washington, DC Description: The National Health Law Program (NHeLP) is a not-for-profit law firm that works to secure health rights for low-income people. NHeLP seeks a full-time Director of Policy and Managing Attorney (“Managing Attorney”) for its Washington, D.C. office. The Managing Attorney serves as a point person for NHeLP with Washington, D.C. policy makers and national organizations, and directs the work of the local office. The position requires substantive expertise in Medicaid and CHIP, and experience with legislative and regulatory advocacy. The ideal candidate will have experience working in national coalitions, strong leadership skills and an ability to develop and implement NHeLP’s legal, policy and advocacy strategies. The Managing Attorney collaborates with D.C. staff in their legal, advocacy, and policy efforts and works with counterparts in other NHeLP offices to engage in organizational development and planning, inter-office coordination, community and foundation relations, and special projects. The Managing Attorney reports to the Executive Director. Job Responsibilities The Managing Attorney will: 1. Develop and implement strategies with NHeLP staff to impact federal, legislative and administrative policy on NHeLP’s priority issues. 2. Work with state and local advocates to monitor and implement health access and care improvements for vulnerable populations. Additionally, the Managing Attorney will help organize the annual Health Advocate’s Conference, engage in trainings, and respond to requests for technical assistance. 3. Engage in research, writing and other activities to provide analysis and critical thinking on developments affecting NHeLP’s priorities. 4. Be responsible for the overall management of the D.C. office, including evaluating and mentoring staff, assuring that grant requirements are met, writing and editing grant proposals and reports, recruiting and recommending applicants to the Executive Director for employment.

Job Title: ATTORNEY Company: university legal services Location: Washington, DC Description: University Legal Services (ULS-P&A) is a federally funded not-for-profit public interest agency that represents people with disabilities in the District of Columbia. We are seeking a full-time staff attorney to advocate and litigate cases on behalf of people with disabilities to remedy discriminatory conduct, access quality services, investigate and resolve incidents of abuse and neglect, and promote independent living options through enforcement of federal mandates under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Fair Housing Act. ULS-P&A also represents people with disabilities seeking to preserve or restore their Social Security benefits in conjunction with their employment opportunities and those seeking access to DC polling sites to ensure their right to vote independently. ULS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action* employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, religion, race or disability. *In keeping with federal regulations, affirmative action applies to the following persons of color: African-American, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian/Alaskan Native. We value diversity of culture, disability and other life experiences, and are an equal opportunity employer by choice.

Job Title: Pro Bono Attorney D.C. Company: Earthjustice Location: Washington, DC Description: Pro Bono Attorney D.C.Office:Washington, DCLocation: Washington, DCDepartment:LegalJob Type:Intern, Clerk, and VolunteerEarthjustice is now accepting applications for a full-time pro bono attorney position in its Washington, D.C. office. This position is designed for a deferred/furloughed associate seeking the opportunity to work for 6 months to 1 year on a variety of environmental litigation projects.Earthjustice is a non-profit public interest law firm dedicated to protecting the earth's natural resources and defending the right of all people to a healthy environment. Originally founded as the Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund in 1971, Earthjustice has been involved in many of the nation's most important environmental battles and has established valuable precedents in cases involving air and water quality, endangered species, forestry, public lands, and international environmental law.Earthjustice's Washington, D.C., office serves both as a regional office for issues arising in the mid-Atlantic states, and as a center for litigation on important national environmental issues. The Washington office's docket currently includes litigation to: protect public health and the environment from air pollution; prompt the regulation and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; protect streams, wetlands, drinking water supplies, and other waters from pollution and outright destruction; compel the federal government to improve its management and protection of our ocean resources; and challenge the federal government's practice of allowing mountaintop removal mining in the Appalachians. For more information about the office's work, visit:http://www.earthjustice.org/our_work/regions/midatlantic/.Pro bono attorneys will participate in a wide range of tasks that may include preparing briefs and motions; meeting with clients and experts; conducting case investigation, legal research, and discovery; performing administrative advocacy; and screening potential new cases.Qualifications for the position include a demonstrated commitment to environmental protection, excellent research skills, a solid academic record, and a strong work ethic. Significant knowledge of environmental and administrative law will be a definite plus. We also value initiative, creative thinking, and the ability to work collegially with others. Preference will be given to a candidate admitted to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction and admitted (or eligible for admission) to the D.C. Bar. Applications welcome from deferred/furloughed associates. Women, people of color, and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. There is no available compensation, salary or benefits for pro bono attorneys. Candidates interested in the Washington, D.C. position should send a letter of interest, including dates of availability, with resume, law school transcript, writing sample, and professional references to: Emma Cheuse at Register to View Subject Line should read: Pro Bono Attorney Application. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Job Title: Temp Attorney ? R&W ? Drafting Legislative Language Company: Location: Washington, DC Description: Temp Attorney ? R&W ? Drafting Legislative Language JuriStaff has an immediate need for an attorney with experience working for a Congressional committee drafting legislative language. Seeking an attorney to provide input into a document summarizing proposed and pending legislative initiatives. This position requires a minimum of THREE (3) years experience working for a Congressional committee. Position to start immediately. Located in Washington D.C. This project is expected to last two weeks. Please send your resumes in Word or PDF to Leigh Novack at Register to View In addition, please cut and paste it into the body of the email. Reference #: LNlegCL JuriStaff assists law firms and corporate legal departments nationwide with their attorney hiring needs and we help attorneys explore new employment opportunities - both direct hire and temporary. JuriStaff is a full-service legal staffing firm owned and operated by attorneys, with offices in New York, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia. JuriStaff makes direct-hire and temporary placements throughout the country. JuriStaff assists law firms and corporate legal departments nationwide with their attorney hiring needs and we assist attorneys explore new employment opportunities - both direct hire and temporary. In Philadelphia, JuriStaff holds the distinction of being the only legal staffing firm endorsed by the Philadelphia Bar Association. JuriStaff makes you this guarantee: Your resume will not be presented to any prospective employers without your express permission. CONFIDENTIALITY GUARANTEED. Upon receipt of resumes, qualified candidates will be called and the specifics of the position will be discussed and the specific employer identified. Our confidentiality guarantee obviously also applies to current or former employers, meaning that your resume, or identity, shall never be disclosed to current or former employers without your express permission. We proudly provide our candidates and clients with the following services: 1. National direct hire placements of lateral associates, partners and practice groups. 2. Temporary attorney and document review project placements. 3. Paralegal placements - direct hire, temporary and document reviews. 4. Legal Secretary and support staff placements - direct hire and temporary placements. 5. Other legally related placements (direct hire & temp), such as: contact administrators; lease administrators; compliance and regulatory personnel; law firm marketing managers, executive directors, billing coordinators, etc. To see all of our openings, and learn more about JuriStaff, please visit our website at http://www.juristaff.com/ JuriStaff Office Locations: New York Office 230 Park Avenue, 10th Fl New York, NY 10169 T: Register to View Philadelphia Office 1600 Market Street, 38th Fl Philadelphia, PA 19103 T: Register to View District of Columbia Office 1875 I Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 T: Register to View Toll Free Fax: Register to View

Job Title: Manager of Attorney Recruitment Company: Graham Staffing Services Location: Washington, DC Description: Graham Staffing Services seeks a Manager of Attorney Recruitment for a large, Washington, DC law firm. Metro Accessible! Great benefits! Wonderful working environment! Salary up to $125K DOE! Requirements: * At least 3 years of recent prior attorney recruiting experience in a law firm a must. * Bachelor's degree required. * Ability to multi-task and prioritize while maintaining high attention to detail and quality. * Exceptional judgment, flexibility and professionalism and the ability to lead effectively while being a team player. * Strong organizational and communication skills in a fast-paced environment. * Ability to maintain confidentiality and be committed to providing excellent customer service. * Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills. * Proficiency in viRecruit or similar recruiting software a plus. * After hours and weekend work will be required, especially during the summer and fall months. Responsibilities: * Manage all aspects of the associate attorney hiring process for the Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia offices, including on-campus law school recruiting initiatives, summer associate program, and lateral associate recruiting initiatives. Work with other offices on these issues, as well. * Serve as primary contact for summer associate and associate candidates. * Reviewing all candidate resumes; overseeing the interview scheduling; preparing candidate files and reports to the Hiring Committee. * Coordinating on-campus interviewing programs; coordinating and attending summer associate program events and on-campus law school recruiting events. * Oversee the recruiting database. * Checking references and tracking of recruiting expenses. * Create and implement the department budget. * Analyze, report and make recommendations on market trends in legal recruitment and preparing statistical analyses. To apply, click on the application link found below OR send an e-mail with your resume, cover letter and salary requirements as an MS Word attachment to Register to View Reference the Job ID followed by where you found the job listing.

Job Title: Supervisory Attorney Advisor General Company: Location: Washington, DC Description: The incumbent will provide legal advice with respect to the Government-wide and HUD Supplemental standards of ethical conduct regulations, the HUD Reform Act of 1989, the Hatch Act and its implementing regulations, the Federal travel regulations and international travel, the Federal criminal conflict of interest statutes (18 U.S.C. §§ 201-209) and guidance issued by the Office of Government Ethics (OGE).  The incumbent conducts substantive legal reviews of Financial Disclosure reports for compliance with applicable conflict of interest statutes and regulations.  Makes legal determinations regarding divestitures, underlying assets, prohibited holdings, pension and retirement benefits and evaluation of assets.  Develops and implements training programs on a nationwide basis.  The incumbent will provide legal services to all program and field offices in the Department. The incumbent will perform legal research on a variety of difficult or factual questions; departmental litigation as assigned; performs legislative drafting and analysis, etc.  Advises agency officials and staff on political activity and adverse personnel actions as related to ethics and the standards of conduct.  Prepares written advice and guidance relating to ethics, financial disclosure reports, the criminal statutes and proposed rules, regulations and legislation.  The incumbent is also responsible for rendering sensitive and critical legal advice to senior staff in Headquarters and the Field.  Provides legal assistance to the Office of the Secretary and Principal staff, and prepares written opinions with minimal direction or supervision. Where ethics issues are involved, the incumbent conducts or participates in personnel actions and litigation.  The incumbent manages a staff of attorney-advisors, GS-11 to GS-15, and a support staff, performing the full range of supervisory activities, and is responsible for directing operations in the office.

Job Title: Internet/E-Commerce Attorney Company: BCG Attorney Search Location: Washington, DC Description: Washington, D.C. office seeks an associate with 2-5 years of legal experience. The candidate should be interested in data privacy, security, surveillance, gaming and Internet issues. Should preferably be fluent with the use of social networking, social gaming, and web portals. Familiarity with one or more of Electronic Communications Privacy Act, Wiretap Act, Cable Act, Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, CALEA, or FISA is desired. When establishing its Washington, DC, office, this major powerhouse was careful to avoid creating an arm of the firm. Instead, the 100+ attorney strong office boasts many of the elements of a full service firm in and of itself. Attorneys at the firm love the nice pay and cordial relations with partners. In fact, one of the firm's major calling cards is its lack of a rigid hierarchy and the petty office politics that go with it. We?d love to speak to you about this position. Please call us Washington office at Register to View or Email us at Register to View to confidentially discuss this job. We want to help you! For further information, please visit us online at http://www.bcgsearch.com

Job Title: Litigation Attorney Company: Legal eStaffing, Inc. Location: Washington, DC Description: Title: Litigation Attorney   Job ID: 4355 Salary: 0.0000 City: Washington State: DC Description: LITIGATION ATTORNEY One of DC's best litigation practices is looking to add Junior Lateral candidates to their team.  If you have 2 years of experience, strong litigation experience, and stellar credentials, please contact us for details. E-mail: Register to View