Staff Attorney - (25-G&LA-700000-060)

STAFF ATTORNEY

DC Water Job Description

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

General

Job Title: Staff Attorney Job Code: P0640

Supervises Directly: No

New or Revised: Revised Regular or At-Will: At-Will

Date Last Revised: 3/19/2025 Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt

Compensation Approval Signature: Union/ Non-Union: Non-Union

Department Name and Division: Government & Legal Affairs – Central Administration Salary Schedule: Non-Union Salary Range

Cost Center Code: 700000 Grade: NU18

Essential Position: No Reports To: Vice-President & Deputy General Counsel

EEO Code: Professionals Work Format Hybrid

Who We Are & What We Do:

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

Role Description:

The Staff Attorney performs complex legal research, represents the Authority in court and other legal forums, provides legal advice to the various departments within the Authority, and assists with the coordination of the work of outside counsel.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Performs other duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the Executive Vice-President, Legal Affairs and General Counsel.

Supervisory Responsibilities : N/A

Key Working Relationships: Internal: Authority-wide personnel. External: court and regulatory proceedings.

Skills & Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience:

One (1) to three (3) or more years of progressive legal experience.

Minimum Education Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited school of law.

Required Skills:

Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.

Strong skills and tact to deal effectively with competing priorities.

Strong legal research skills.

Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate legal issues.

Self-starter.

Capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Utilizes personal computer and maintains a working knowledge of applicable software programs (i.e. word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, etc.).

Required Licenses & Certifications:

Must be a member of the District of Columbia Bar, or, eligible for waiver into the District of Columbia Bar within 12 months of the appointment, and prior trial experience is preferred but not required.

Required Languages:

English

Physical Requirements:

General office conditions

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

Preferred Education Requirements:

Preferred Skills:

The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.*

Your Experience at DC Water:

At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life’s most precious resource in the nation’s capital.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against “qualified individuals with disabilities”.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to

perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please

email complianceada@dcwater.com .