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Policy & Legislative Affairs Director
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Job ID
33355
Location
400 6th Street NW
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Date Opened
09/02/2026
Date Closed
09/13/2026
Minimum Rate
$127,030.00
Maximum Rate
$177,839.00
Target Openings
1
Available Openings
1
Area of Consideration
Open to Public
Agency
Office of the Attorney General
Grade
15
Bargaining Unit
CH11
Type of Appointment
MSS - Reg Appt
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JOB SUMMARY
Located in the nation's capital, The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is the chief legal office of the District of Columbia. OAG enforces the laws of the District, defends, and provides legal advice to the District's government agencies and protects the interests of the District's residents. The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia is currently looking for a Director for the Policy and Legislative Affairs section within the Immediate Office.
This position is in the Office of the Attorney General, Immediate office and will report to the Chief of Staff. The Policy and Legislative affairs section researches and develops policy positions on a wide range of legal issues affecting the District.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The incumbent will work with the Chief of Staff and Senior Leadership Team to develop policy priorities, works with OAG's divisions to hone policy positions, develop and review legislation to advance and ensure consistency with these positions, advises the Council on potential legislation, and consults with District agencies and communities to understand their needs. The incumbent in this position will serve as the main point of contact for OAG with the Council of the District of Columbia; building and maintaining strong relationships with Council members and council staff. They will be responsible for working with District agencies and stakeholders and conduct extensive legal research and community outreach to ensure that OAG's policy positions and priorities address community concerns. Additionally, they will be responsible for drafting and reviewing all OAG testimony before the Council; ensuring that all agency statements are consistent with our legal and policy positions.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION
At least 7 years of relevant related specialized experience, 1 year of which must have been equivalent to the next lower grade. They must also have excellent oral and written communication skills. The candidate should also have considerable prior experience handling complex policy and legislative matters.
A Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school is not required but is preferred.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
None
HOW TO APPLY
Online Application must be completed in its entirety, along with the submission of all required documents.
Use button at top of page to complete online application.
For resume attachment, attach a single document containing all of the following:
Resume
Cover letter
Proof of active bar membership (or proof of eligibility to waive into D.C.
Writing sample (between 5 and 10 pages)
Please upload all of these documents as one combined PDF in the "resume" field of the application.
If you experience issues uploading your attachments, please send the required documents to OAGrecruitment@dc.gov prior to the closing date. Please add the Job ID to the subject line. Failure to submit the required documentation may lead to non-consideration for the position.
WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT
Work is generally performed in an office setting. Generally, work is sedentary, some walking, handling, and carrying of light to moderately heavy objects (such as case records, briefcases, and exhibits) is required.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTORS
Type Of Appointment: Management Supervisory Service (MSS) At-Will
MSS At-Will Statement: Positions in the Management Supervisory Service (MSS) serve at the pleasure of appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: MS-0301-15
Salary: The starting salary for this position is negotiable up to $170,000 depending on qualifications and availability of funds.
Number of Vacancies: One (1)
Tour of Duty: Monday-Friday; 8:45 am- 5:15 pm
In-person reporting with limited telework and flexible work schedules available upon eligibility.
Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential.
Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.
GENERAL SUITABILITY SCREENING: The selected candidate will be subject to a background investigation including reference checks.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.
RESIDENCY PREFERENCE: Applicants claiming "Residency Preference" will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Code § 2-1401.01, et. seq., (the Act) the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above-protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
OFFICIAL JOB OFFERS ARE TO BE MADE ONLY BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES SECTION OF THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
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