DC Department of Human Resources Hiring for Paralegal Specialist at Washington, DC Full Time

This position is located in the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Office of Enforcement and Compliance, Office of Civil Infractions Division. The incumbent serves as a Paralegal Specialist on the Alternative Resolution Team (ART) providing assistance to internal and external customers in the interpretation and application of governing laws and regulations. This includes conducting extensive and thorough legal research into and analyses of legislative history and precedent cases, decisions, and opinions that may be applicable to particular legal matters.

Duties And Responsibilities

Drafts opinions and orders to be issued by administrative law judges, administrative agency appellate boards, or other duly designated managers of legal work in areas such as litigation; the provision of legal opinions; or agency appellate or review board proceedings, actions of regulatory boards or commissions, and similar adjudicative functions based on hearings conducted under the Administrative Procedure Act or other statutory appellate authority.

Performs extensive legal research, including search of statutes, regulations, legislative history, case law and other legal authorities on points of law applicable to particular legal matters. Reviews, analyzes and organizes facts and evidence; the analysis of legal issues; the application of law; fact finding; the drawing of legal conclusions; and the rendition of clear, effective and precise written presentations.

Qualifications And Education

Applicant must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled such as examining case files and legal documents, drafting briefs or other litigation papers, analyzing legal issues, initiating fact finding, preparing for hearings or court appearances, or performing similar work.

Licenses and Certifications

None.

Working Conditions/Environment

The work is performed in a normal office setting.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty: Monday – Friday 8:15am – 4:45pm

Duration of Appointment: Career Service- Regular Appointment

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0950-12

Promotion Potential: None

Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is covered under a collective bargaining unit represented by AFSCME LOCAL 2743 and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.

Position Designation: The incumbents of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations, Suitability. This position is designated as security sensitive.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking, or any other legally-protected status within the limits imposed by applicable District and federal laws and regulations.