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Who We Are
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<p> At Children's Law Center, everything we do is focused on one thing - delivering better client outcomes for kids and families in DC. Our staff are empowered to open minds, shape decisions, and offer solutions. We encourage intellectual curiosity, innovation, diversity, and mutual respect.</p>
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Our greatest assets are our people. We strive to attract and cultivate a vibrant, creative, and diverse community. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our ability to provide the best outcomes for our clients. Our staff drive Children's Law Center's mission with their leadership, result-orientated mindset, and commitment to cultural humility and centering the needs of our clients. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.
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<br> Children's Law Center's success depends on recruiting and retaining individuals who possess and value these attributes.
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<p><b><br> Job Summary</b></p>
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Children's Law Center (CLC) Policy Attorneys work on CLC’s policy initiatives, which include safe and healthy housing, child welfare, children’s mental health and special education. CLC’s policy work is outcome-oriented and involves legislative, budget, and administrative advocacy.
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<br> The Housing Focused Policy Attorney leads our housing policy work. CLC’s housing policy portfolio includes working with partners across the city to advocate for healthier housing that is free from mold, lead, and other health-harming conditions; and demanding better oversight over government agencies and officials responsible for enforcing health- and safety-related housing codes; advocating for an improved homeless services system for homeless families; and seeking increased investments in permanent affordable housing supports for families – among many other issues.
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<p><b><br> Supervisory Responsibilities</b></p>
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<li> Periodic supervision of clerks and interns.</li>
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<p><b> Job Responsibilities</b></p>
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The Policy Attorney works closely with the other policy attorneys on the team and works with staff in our core, direct services programs in order to implement strategies for improving the laws, policies and programs which affect our client community.
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<br> The Policy Attorney’s duties include: drafting letters, memoranda, proposed legislation and other policy and legal documents; attending meetings and participating in collaborative projects with agencies, child advocacy and legal service groups; lobbying the City Council, Mayor’s Office and agencies on policy initiatives; and identifying, researching and recommending strategy choices and positions for CLC.
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<p><b><br> Qualifications</b></p>
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<li> The position requires a demonstrated commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of low-income children and families.</li>
<li> Experience working on housing policy in the District of Columbia is strongly preferred</li>
<li> Experience working with low- income families or youth is preferred.</li>
<li> An ideal candidate will have systemic advocacy experience; outstanding verbal and written communication skills; excellent research and analytical skills; demonstrated capacity to work independently; and demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively.</li>
<li> Three to five years of relevant experience is preferred.</li>
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<p><b><br> Required Skills and Experience</b></p>
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<li> J.D. and membership in the bar of any U.S. state or Washington D.C. required.</li>
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<p><b> Salary and Benefits</b></p>
<p> The salary for this position ranges from $60,000- $72,284 annually for applicants with 0-5 years’ relevant experience. Children’s Law Center offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and short- and long-term disability insurance; employer-provided retirement contributions; flexible spending plans; and vacation, sick, holiday, family and medical leave. Children’s Law Center is a 501(c)(3) organization. Employees with federal student loan debt can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. For more information, go to https://myfedloan.org/borrowers/special-programs/pslf.</p>
<p> Additionally, the DC Bar Foundation’s Loan Repayment Assistance Program provides renewable one-year, interest-free, forgivable loans up to $12,000 per year for qualified Children’s Law Center attorneys. For more information, see https:/dcbarfoundation.org/lrap/.</p>
<p><b> Application Instructions</b></p>
<p> To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume as one PDF file via CLC's careers page (https://childrenslawcenter.org/get-involved/careers/).</p>
<p><br> Children’s Law Center is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. If you believe that you need accommodation to search for, or apply for, one of our positions please send an email to Jobs@ChildrensLawCenter.org. In your email, please include the accommodation you are requesting and the job title you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request.</p>
<p><b> Hybrid Working Conditions</b></p>
<p> Children's Law Center is currently operating on a hybrid work schedule. All employees are expected spend time both working remotely and working in-person from Children's Law Center's office. Hybrid working expectations vary depending upon role and program responsibilities.</p>
<p><b> Vaccine Mandate</b></p>
<p> D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has required that government employees receive the COVID-19 vaccine and all eligible booster shots or be granted medical or religious exemption from the mandate. Due to some of our grant funding and partnerships, Children’s Law Center must follow this mandate. Prior to beginning employment at Children's Law Center, all new employees must be fully vaccinated, including all eligible booster shots, and provide proof thereof as a condition of employment unless the candidate applies and is approved for an exemption as an accommodation due to a medical condition or a religious belief.</p>
<p><b> Background Checks</b></p>
<p> Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment will be subject to a background check.</p>
<p><b> EEO</b></p>
<p> Children’s Law Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and existing employees. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. We invite you to visit us here to learn more about our company and our career opportunities (https://childrenslawcenter.org/get-involved/careers/).</p>
<p><b> DEI Statement</b></p>
<p> Children’s Law Center is dedicated to building a world that is inclusive in approach and has equal opportunities and equitable outcomes for all. Our organization is committed to developing and supporting a robustly diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist community, where all members can create and feel a sense of belonging. Through our collective deliberate efforts, we work toward racial and social justice for children and families in DC.</p>
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