20 Best senior counsel jobs in Washington, DC (Hiring Now!)

PROGRAM COUNSEL I
National Association of Attorneys General —Washington, DC
Founded in 1907, the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) is a nonpartisan association that serves as the national forum for the 56 state and…
$105,000 - $115,000 a year
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Veterans' Benefits Appellate Attorney
Lieberman & Mark, PLLC —Washington, DC
No telephone or in-person inquiries. Duties will include record review, research, legal writing and advocacy, and client and third-party communication.
From $120,000 a year
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Antitrust Associate
Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC —Washington, DC
Applicants must be able to take a leading role in discovery, including depositions and motion practice, researching and writing briefs, and at trial.
$150,000 - $174,000 a year
Attorney at Law
Lieberman & Mark, PLLC —Washington, DC
No telephone or in-person inquiries. Duties will include record review, case development, research, legal writing and advocacy, client and third-party…
From $120,000 a year
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Attorney Wanted for DC Personal Injury Litigation Firm
Slocumb Law Firm, LLC —Washington, DC
The successful candidate would preferably have at least 1 year of personal injury litigation experience, in either representing injured Plaintiffs or insurance…
Estimated: $87.1K - $110K a year
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Associate General Counsel, Capital Markets
Finra —Washington, DC
Other paid leave includes military leave, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, voting and election official leave for federal, state or local primary and general…
$144,500 a year
Vice President & Associate General Counsel, Regulatory
Finra —Washington, DC
Other paid leave includes military leave, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, voting and election official leave for federal, state or local primary and general…
$175,600 a year
Litigation Associate Attorney- Maryland Barred
Jordan Coyne LLP —Fairfax, VA
License to practice law in Maryland (Required). Firm also utilizes a quarterly and annual productivity bonus program with remote-work capability.
$85,000 - $103,000 a year
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Appellate Counsel, Affirmative Litigation
Everytown for Gun Safety —Washington, DC
Recent successes in our affirmative appellate litigation work, both in-house and with partner law firms, include: defending a favorable remand decision in the…
$105,000 - $135,000 a year
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Litigation Attorney: Civil & Family Law Associate - 3 YRS EXP REQ
Steven Krieger Law, PLLC —Fairfax, VA
At least 3 years of litigation experience in Virginia state courts, but more or less years of experience may be equally sufficient depending on the quality of…
$85,000 - $125,000 a year
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Title Attorney/Settlement Attorney
Confidential —Greenbelt, MD
Must be a licensed Attorney in Maryland. Lead/teach educational classes relevant to real estate. Prepare and review deeds, contracts, powers of attorney, trust…
Estimated: $92.1K - $117K a year
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Senior Discovery Counsel
Apple —Washington, DC
JD or equivalent and admission to at least US state bar. The position requires a high degree of self-sufficiency, independent judgment and a operational-focused…
Estimated: $231K - $292K a year
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Immigration Attorney
Motion Law Immigration —Washington, DC
Possess active bar membership in any state and the capability to practice before immigration courts and USCIS. Active bar membership in good standing.
From $85,000 a year
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Litigation Counsel - Claims (HYBRID)
GEICO —Chevy Chase, MD
Advise internal stakeholders on litigation strategy and risks. Manage and drive strategy for complex claims related litigation and class actions involving auto…
$148,000 - $254,000 a year
Senior Benefits Counsel
GEICO —Chevy Chase, MD
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong judgment, a depth of technical excellence, and an eagerness to be…
$116,000 - $274,000 a year
Attorney OGC- Litigation Lawyer with Federal Agency Experience
Sylger Corporation —Washington, DC
(2) Be duly licensed and authorized to practice law as an attorney under the laws of a state, territory, or the District of Columbia - (a certificate of good…
$61.50 - $63.50 an hour
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Senior Content Moderation Counsel, Trust & Safety Policy
TikTok —Washington, DC
Lead on and/or support assessing regional and/or local content regulations and laws, develop compliance strategies and support their implementation.
Estimated: $194K - $246K a year
Vice President & Senior Counsel, Consumer Operations
Marriott International, Inc —Bethesda, MD
Serve as lead attorney for Marriott Bonvoy enterprise-wide strategic initiatives and partnerships, monitor, and analyze the legal landscape for launching such…
Senior Federal Relations Counsel
American Association For Justice —Washington, DC
The Senior Federal Relations Counsel assists with legislative and regulatory projects and directly advocates on civil justice issues, with an emphasis on…
Estimated: $114K - $144K a year
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Counsel / Senior Counsel - LEGGA
International Monetary Fund —Washington, DC
Assisting in the design, implementation, and delivery of CD modules on anticorruption and rule of law. The Legal Department (LEG) plays a critical role in this…
Estimated: $149K - $189K a year
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PROGRAM COUNSEL I

National Association of Attorneys General Washington, DC

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Job Details

Full-time $105,000 - $115,000 a year 10 days ago

Benefits

Profit sharing
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Law
Doctoral degree
Environmental law
Criminal defense law
Doctor of Law
Litigation
Mentoring
General & commercial litigation
Bar
Teaching
Negotiation

Full Job Description

Program Counsel i

Who We Are:

Founded in 1907, the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) is a nonpartisan association that serves as the national forum for the 56 state and territory attorneys general and their staff to collaboratively address issues important to their work and provides resources to support the work they do to enforce state law and the United States Constitution. NAAG fosters an environment of “cooperative leadership,” helping attorneys general respond effectively – individually and collectively – to emerging state and federal issues. NAAG emphasizes service to one another and our community, a commitment to professional excellence, and quality of life for our employees.

The Job Brief:

NAAG’s Program Counsel I position will be housed in NAAG’s Training and Research Division (NTR). The NTR Division provides high-quality, non-partisan, and innovative training, research, and other developmental resources to support state and territory attorney general offices (AGOs). Services offered to NAAG members cover a breadth of subject areas and delivery formats and is a premier national organization for training and research throughout the government legal, law enforcement, and prosecutorial arenas.

The Program Counsel I is responsible for providing high-quality legal training to state and territory attorney general offices. Specifically, the position is responsible for initiating, coordinating, and executing NAAG trainings, serving as faculty on trainings, developing new in-person and online courses, conducting research, and producing research deliverables. The Counsel regularly conducts traditional legal skills- and advocacy-based trainings and other substantive trainings, as assigned, to the attorney general community or other government attorneys and staff. Counsel will organize other legal programming that benefits the attorney general community. Counsel will serve as an in-house expert on topics that match the professional expertise of the Counsel, particularly involving general litigation, criminal and/or civil law, energy and environment, civil rights, and/or appellate advocacy. Counsel will serve as liaison to assigned NAAG Committees as needed. Counsel will assist with developing resources to onboard and develop NTR faculty, in consultation with the Legal Skills and Faculty Development Section of the Division.

Success in this position requires creativity, flexibility, initiative, follow-through, attention to detail, strong oral and written presentation skills, a love for teaching and mentoring, teamwork, patience, relationship-building, and collegiality. One must value and understand the importance of having a dedicated focus that supports state attorney general offices and similar government partners and works well with changing environments and personalities.

Travel Responsibilities and Reporting Structure:

Significant monthly domestic travel is inherent to this position, possibly including international travel occasionally.

The Program Counsel I will report to the Director of NTR’s Legal Skills and Faculty Development Section.

Responsibilities

Training and Faculty Development

Develop, execute, and serve as supporting and lead Faculty for NAAG trainings and related programs as assigned for attorney general offices, domestically, internationally, and online.
Serve as supporting and lead faculty for NAAG legal skills trainings, which may include but are not limited to, Trial Advocacy, Motion Practice, Deposition Skills, Negotiation Skills, Evidentiary Foundations and Issues, Legal Writing, Trial Practice, Habeas, and/or E-Discovery.
Develop new legal skills trainings and update existing trainings based on the evolving needs of the attorney general community.
Create content and materials to supplement NAAG legal and other substantive skills and general trainings.
Develop new courses and update existing courses on topics and areas assigned based on training needs.
Assist with creating and curating helpful resources for the NAAG faculty community to develop their teaching and presentation skills.
Identify and recruit appropriate faculty, speakers, and experts for NTR and other NAAG training and programs.

Research

Conduct research and develop content for the benefit of the attorney general community.
Conduct research to draft articles for publications and other resources on specifically assigned legal areas.
Write and edit articles and publications in support of the attorney general community.
Serve as resident expert in legal areas as assigned including civil rights and energy and environment.
Identify research projects and areas based on emerging trends for topics assigned to Counsel’s portfolio.
Supervise and mentor law clerks on identified research projects and areas upon requests from the attorney general community.

Committee and Attorney General Office Support

Support NAAG Committees as assigned to include facilitating conference calls, organizing panels or trainings or symposia, preparing agendas and memos, and following up on action items.
Support programming for NAAG conferences as assigned including developing substantive content, identifying speakers, and building program agendas.
Work with NAAG staff, speakers, and faculty to ensure that all trainings and related events and content comport with NAAG procedures.
Develop grant applications and manage grants as opportunities arise.
Manage a Department of Energy Grant assisting attorney general environmental attorneys.
Staff attorney general office working groups serving as organizer, intermediary, and content lead.
Build external partnerships and relationships at the association and government local, state, and national levels to the benefit of the attorney general community.

Other Skills and Duties as Needed

Proficiency in the general practice of law sufficient to serve as a subject matter expert when called by State Offices of the Attorney General to assist in training and other lawyering skills as needed.
Work throughout NAAG to ensure workplace effectiveness in furtherance of the NAAG and NTR Strategic Plans, including through team meetings, retreats, and related assignments.
Improve professional epertise by identifying and attending professional development sessions and courses that benefit NAAG and its members.
Possess technological savviness and a willingness to learn the unknown.
Respond well to being flexible and adaptable and handling unexpected situations quickly.
Ability to work as a generalist legally and substantively.
Additional duties and responsibilities as determined by the needs of the Association and its members.

Is this you?

J.D. degree from an accredited law school required.
Active Bar license and membership in good standing in a U.S. jurisdiction.
At least five years of litigation and trial (bench and jury) experience as an attorney in a dynamic legal environment, preferably that of an attorney general’s office. Will consider those from a district attorney’s office, U.S. Attorney’s office, military JAG office, or related state or federal agency.
Experience planning and delivering legal courses and trainings for attorneys, legal practitioners, and/or law students.

Location:

This position may be considered for hybrid or remote work.
If remote, it will require occasional travel to the NAAG headquarters in Washington, D.C. In addition, travel will be required for meetings, conferences, legal skills trainings, and other necessary Association activities.
Any permissible remote work must adhere to the Association’s remote work policy.

Compensation:

Salary range for this position is $105,000 to $115,000, commensurate with experience and budget availability.
Exceptional benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, life/disability, long-term care, and 401k retirement plan (with an employer match and profit sharing).

To Apply:

We invite you to apply today. Please click “Apply” below and submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and salary requirements.
Applications received prior to June 3, 2024, will be given priority review. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

NAAG believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical to success. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

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