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Director, Office of the Committee on Admissions and Unauthorized Practice of Law

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$164K/yr - $192K/yr

6+ years exp

The District of Columbia Courts is seeking a Director for the Office of the Committees on Admissions and Unauthorized Practice of Law. This role is responsible for regulating the D.C. Bar and ensuring that licensed individuals demonstrate competence and moral character.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Directs the overall operations of the office including supervising office staff

Manages bi-annual administration of the D.C. Bar examination, the review process, and processing of applications

Certifies candidates for admission to the bar of the D.C. Court of Appeals. This includes grading the written components of the bar examination along with conducting character and fitness reviews

Investigates and resolves complaints involving the unauthorized practice of law

Assesses training needs and proposing training and development opportunities for staff to ensure satisfactory work performance and excellent customer service

Works with Information Technology staff to develop, implement and maintain information and records management systems

Develops and maintains collaborative working relationships with bar admissions administrators in other jurisdictions, with the National Conference of Bar Examiners, and with the District of Columbia Bar

Qualification

Juris Doctor (J.D.)Administrative experienceManagement experienceWriting skillsAttention to detailSupervisory skillsTrainingDevelopmentCollaboration skills

Required

A bachelor's degree plus six (6) years of administrative experience in a court, law office, or other legal environment, which includes at least four (4) years as a manager

Excellent writing and grammar skills are required

Demonstrate the ability to work on multiple tasks, requiring careful attention to detail and priority setting

Proof of education must be provided with your application

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience, and that you meet the basic qualifications, or you will not be determined qualified for this position

Preferred

A Juris Doctor (J.D.) or experience as an administrator in the area of bar admissions or unauthorized practice of the law is preferred

Management training may substitute for one (1) year of supervisory experience (You must provide documentation of your management training (i.e. certificate, transcript, etc.) with your application)