The Family Law Attorney oversees the Self-Help Center (The Center) of the Family Court of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The Center is responsible for providing free walk-in service to unrepresented people with general legal information in a variety of family law matters. The Center provides information regarding their legal rights, obligations, legal options, navigating the court process, what to expect in court, and refers persons to other legal and social service providers.

Duties

Brief Description of Major Duties:

Requirements

• Background and security investigation are required.
• A probationary period of one (1) year must be successfully completed.
• Active D.C. Bar membership.

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://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address District of Columbia Courts Moultrie Building 500 Indiana Avenue, NW Washington, District of Columbia 20001 United States
• Name: C. Adams
• Phone: 202-879-4223
• Email: [email protected]