Associate Attorney

at  DC Public Charter School Board

ABOUT THE DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD (DC PCSB)

Every day, we’re doing the work to ensure that 44,000+ public charter school
students, families, and communities receive a quality education that makes them
feel valued and prepared for lifelong learning, fulfilling careers, and economic
security. DC PCSB is an independent agency of the District of Columbia government.
Our mission, vision, values, and work are rooted in the principles of REDI (Race,
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion).

data and privacy, open government laws, and education law

• Draft and review legal documents, including procurement and consultan

Competencies and Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor from an accredited school of law is required
• Must be licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia or submit a

legal and policy experience)

• Excellent communication skills, including comfort with occasional publi

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Associate Attorney reports to and supports the General Counsel of DC PCSB in
rendering counsel and advice to the Executive Director, Board members, and
agency staff on legal and policy issues. The Associate Attorney will develop and apply
a wide range of legal and policy knowledge, expertise, and judgment in all phases of
DC PCSB’s operations, including but not limited to the application of the DC School
Reform Act, contracts and procurement, ethics, employment issues, data and
privacy, open government laws, and education law. Approximately half of the
Associate Attorney’s time will be focused on policy work. The Associate Attorney will
support subject matter experts in developing, revising, and maintaining agency
policies, including creating strategies for policy-related communication and
stakeholder engagement. Ideally, candidates should have one to three years of
relevant experience and be professionally curious and passionate about laws and
policies related to or impacting charter schools.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain official agency policies and related materials
• Ensure policies align with relevant laws, regulations, and guidance and

support agency objectives and practices

• Manage the policy development and revision process, including internal and

external stakeholder engagement

• Under the guidance of the General Counsel, provide counsel and legal advice

on all aspects of DC PCSB’s operations, including the application of the DC
School Reform Act, contracts and procurement, ethics, employment issues,

data and privacy, open government laws, and education law

• Draft and review legal documents, including procurement and consultant

contracts and agreements, charter agreements, charter amendments,

memoranda, and correspondence

• Respond to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests

Competencies and Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor from an accredited school of law is required
• Must be licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia or submit an

application for admission to the Bar of the District of Columbia within 90 days

of employment

• One to three years of relevant experience required (may be a combination of

legal and policy experience)

• Excellent communication skills, including comfort with occasional public

speaking

• Excellent legal research and writing skills, including the ability to write clearly

and concisely for a variety of audiences

• Must demonstrate attention to detail and an ability to proofread and edit both

their own and others’ work product

• Strong organizational skills and project management
• Strong personal judgment
• Skilled in recognizing legal principles and practices pertinent to Federal and

local laws, codes, and regulations

• Must be solution-oriented
• Must express comfort and willingness to discuss, learn, and implement a REDI

framework, using it to build relationships, navigate conversations, and support

the mission, vision, and values of DC PCSB

• Experience with the DC education system is preferred