Trial Attorney

JOB SUMMARY

Located in the nation’s capital, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is the chief legal office of the District of Columbia. The OAG enforces the laws of the District, defends and provides legal advice to the District’s government agencies, and protects the interests of the District’s residents. The Civil Litigation Division of the OAG is seeking a Trial Attorney for the Personnel and Labor Relations Section (PLRS).

PLRS represents District agencies in administrative personnel matters before the Office of Employee Appeals, Office of Administrative Hearings, Office of Human Rights, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Metropolitan Police Department Adverse Action Panels, and Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department Fire Trial Boards. It also provides appellate representation in these matters before the Office of Employee Appeals Board, the Compensation Review Board/Department of Employment Services, various Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service arbitrators, the Public Employee Relations Board, and the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will have an individual caseload and will handle evidentiary hearings, prepare and file pleadings, conduct and respond to written discovery, conduct and defend depositions, file and respond to procedural and dispositive motions, and negotiate settlements. There is substantial contact with client agencies. The position requires litigation experience. Prior litigation experience may include trials or evidentiary hearings, motions and discovery practice, and taking and defending depositions. Experience in employment and labor law is highly desirable. 

The successful candidate should be a self-starter, have excellent research and writing skills, and be able to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. The incumbent must possess the ability to receive and implement feedback.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION

The incumbent must be an active member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar or have the ability to waive in and be admitted within 360 days of appointment. 

HOW TO APPLY 

An online application must be completed along with the submission of all required documents.

1. Use the button at the top of the page to complete the online application.
2. For the resume attachment, attach a single document containing all of the following:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Unofficial transcripts if the applicant has less than five years of experience (official transcripts may be required if selected)

• Proof of active bar membership (or proof of eligibility to waive into D.C.)

• Writing sample (between 5 and 10 pages)

If you experience any issues uploading attachments through the careers portal, please send the required documents to [email protected]. Please be sure to add the JOB ID to the subject line. Failure to submit the required documentation may lead to non-consideration for the position.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTORS 

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: LA-0905-12

Salary Range: The starting salary for this position is negotiable up to $91,650, depending on qualifications and availability of funds.

Number of Vacancies: One (1) 

Tour of Duty: Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

In-person reporting with limited telework and flexible work schedules available upon eligibility.  

Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential.

Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered in the collective bargaining unit.

GENERAL SUITABILITY SCREENING: The selected candidate will be subject to a background investigation including reference checks. 

RESIDENCY PREFERENCE: Applicants claiming “Residency Preference” will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years.  Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or any other non-merit factor.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Code § 2-1401.01, et seq. (the Act), the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above-listed protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action. 

OFFICIAL JOB OFFERS ARE TO BE MADE ONLY BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES SECTION OF THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL