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Summary The Family Law Attorney is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Self-Help Center and the supervision of staff, ensuring compliance with requirements of all relevant statutes, regulations, rules, and policies. This position is located in the Self-Help Center of the Family Court Operations Division.The Center is responsible for providing free walk-in service to unrepresented people with general legal information in a variety of family law matters. Responsibilities Brief Description of Major Duties: Along with the Office of the Family Court Director and the Family Court Management Team, shares responsibility for the overall effective accomplishment of the mission of the Center and the Family Court Operations Division. Provides direct supervision of all unit employees; plans, delegates, and evaluates work to be accomplished by subordinates; and sets and adjusts work priorities. Ensures that all Self-Help Center procedures comply with requirements of all relevant statutes, regulations, rules and business practices. Monitors and ensures the accuracy of caseload, workload, and performance data reports and statistics. Evaluates policies, procedures, practices, etc., and makes recommendations to the Family Court Supervisory Attorney for improvement. Participates in conferences and meetings to enhance the development of the Center. Collaborates with managers within Family Court Operations Division and other divisions of the D.C. Courts, as well as with other public and private agencies, as needed, to coordinate shared work-related programs and objectives of the court. Requirements Conditions of Employment Background and security investigation are required. A probationary period of one (1) year must be successfully completed. Active D.C. Bar membership. To qualify for this position, you must submit the following: 1. Resume 2. Completed Vacancy Questionnaire 3. Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. copy of law school transcript or degree) 4. List of three (3) professional references 5. Proof of active D.C. Bar membership 6. Management Training Documentation (if applicable) All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, a member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar, and a minimum of three (3) years of legal experience, of which one year (1) must be in Family Law. Plus, two (2) years of supervisory experience. Graduation from the Courts' Management Training Program may substitute for one (1) year of supervisory experience. You must provide documentation of your management training (i.e. copy of certificate) with your application. Other Application Requirements: Documentation of education (copy of J.D. degree or transcript) and proof of active bar membership must be submitted with your application, or your application will not be considered. Rule T of DC Superior Court Rules states: neither the Clerk nor the Clerk's assistants, nor anyone serving as a law clerk or secretary to a judge of this Court, or employed in any other capacity in this Court, shall engage in the practice of law while continuing in such position Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts is required. If you are selected for the position, a criminal history records check will be conducted. The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts’ values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency. Education To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at time of application to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional Information This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive Federal civil service. Please note there is a mandatory one year probationary period for all new court employees. All required information must be received by the vacancy announcement closing date.