Closing Date: 21st December, 2025
Description:
General Job InformationJob 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. This position is located in the Civil Litigation Division of the Office of the Attorney General.
The Civil Litigation Division is seeking a Section Chief for Section IV. The Civil Litigation Division defends the District of Columbia, including District agencies, officers, and employees, in civil lawsuits filed in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia and the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia seeking monetary damages, equitable remedies, and other relief.
The Section Chief will work under the supervision of CLD's Deputy Attorney General and two Assistant Deputy Attorneys General. The Section Chief will directly supervise approximately eight (8) line attorneys and three (3) support staff.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Section Chief will ensure proper case assignment and case transfers to and coverage by AAGs to meet court, mediation, and other schedules or deadlines. They will review and approve pleadings, motions, memoranda, discovery and correspondence. They will be responsible for evaluating cases for settlement purposes and authorizing or recommending settlement amounts. Monitoring compliance of AAGs and staff with the Attorney General's Performance Contract requirements, including response to contacts within 24 hours. Reviewing litigation outcomes and making timely recommendations where appellate review is needed.
Additionally, the Section Chief will be responsible for attending management meetings with the Deputy Attorney General and others at the Office of the Attorney General as requested, as well as attend such management and other specific meetings with District agencies, their units, or personnel as necessary or requested. Assist in interviewing, reviewing, evaluating, and, where necessary, disciplining AAGs and staff, in accordance with D.C. Rules of Professional Conduct and OAG standards and policies. Maintain requisite legal, management, inter-agency, human relations, and management-labor knowledge and skills; and collecting, maintaining, and disseminating timely, accurate and up-to-date data on the Section's activities.
Please note that the vacancy will remain open until filled, with screenings conducted every 10 days. Application must be completed in its entirety.
How to Apply: Online Application must be completed in its entirety, along with the following submissions:
Cover Letter
Résumé
Legal Writing Sample
A List of Three Current References
Please upload all of these documents as one combined PDF in the “resume” field of the application. If experiencing issues uploading attachments, please send the required documents to OAGrecruitment@DC.gov. Failure to submit the required documentation may lead to non-consideration for the position. **
Qualifications and Education:
Incumbent must have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school at the time of appointment.
The candidate must also have considerable prior experience handling complex civil litigation, preferably to include tort, employment, constitutional, and 1983 litigation, and excellent writing and editing skills. Prior managerial experience is preferred.
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. An appointee to the Legal Supervisory Service shall remain a member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar and be admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia during his/her employment in the Legal Supervisory Service. If not currently a member of the District of the Columbia Bar, prior to appointment, the successful candidate must send proof that his/her completed District of Columbia Bar application has been submitted to the District of Columbia Bar.
Working Conditions/ Environment
Work is primarily performed in an office setting. Generally, work is sedentary, some walking, handling, and carrying of light to moderately heavy objects (such as case records, briefcases, and exhibits) is required.
Other Significant Factors
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: Legal Supervisory Service – 905, Lx-01
Salary Range: $151,000. - $171,000
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 in The Collective Bargaining Unit.
Position Designation
In Accordance with Chapter 4 of The D.C. Personnel Regulations, Suitability, This Position Has Been Deemed Security-Sensitive. Accordingly, the Incumbent Will Be Subject to Pre-Employment Checks (criminal Background Checks, Consumer Credit Check, Traffic Record Checks, and Drug Screenings, if Applicable) as A Condition of Employment, and Will Be Subject to Periodic Criminal Background Checks for The Duration of Your Tenure.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
All Qualified Candidates Will Receive Consideration without Regard to Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Sex, Age, Marital Status, Personal Appearance, Sexual Orientation, Family Responsibilities, Matriculation, Physical Handicap, Genetic Information, or Political Affiliation.
Notice of Nondiscrimination
In Accordance with The D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as Amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 Et. Seq. (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-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
Qualifications and Education:
Incumbent must have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school at the time of appointment.
The candidate must also have considerable prior experience handling complex civil litigation, preferably to include tort, employment, constitutional, and 1983 litigation, and excellent writing and editing skills. Prior managerial experience is preferred.
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. An appointee to the Legal Supervisory Service shall remain a member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar and be admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia during his/her employment in the Legal Supervisory Service. If not currently a member of the District of the Columbia Bar, prior to appointment, the successful candidate must send proof that his/her completed District of Columbia Bar application has been submitted to the District of Columbia Bar.
Working Conditions/ Environment
Work is primarily performed in an office setting. Generally, work is sedentary, some walking, handling, and carrying of light to moderately heavy objects (such as case records, briefcases, and exhibits) is required.
Other Significant Factors
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: Legal Supervisory Service – 905, Lx-01
Salary Range: $151,000. - $171,000
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 in The Collective Bargaining Unit.
Position Designation
In Accordance with Chapter 4 of The D.C. Personnel Regulations, Suitability, This Position Has Been Deemed Security-Sensitive. Accordingly, the Incumbent Will Be Subject to Pre-Employment Checks (criminal Background Checks, Consumer Credit Check, Traffic Record Checks, and Drug Screenings, if Applicable) as A Condition of Employment, and Will Be Subject to Periodic Criminal Background Checks for The Duration of Your Tenure.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
All Qualified Candidates Will Receive Consideration without Regard to Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Sex, Age, Marital Status, Personal Appearance, Sexual Orientation, Family Responsibilities, Matriculation, Physical Handicap, Genetic Information, or Political Affiliation.
Notice of Nondiscrimination
In Accordance with The D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as Amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 Et. Seq. (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-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
