Closing Date: 8th September, 2026

Description:

General Job Information
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 Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia is seeking a Section Chief for Section II.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent in this position will be responsible for ensuring proper case assignment and case transfers to and coverage by AAGs to meet court, mediation, and other schedules or deadlines. Reviewing and approving pleadings, motions, memoranda, discovery and correspondence. 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.

Additional responsibilities will include but not limited to attending management meetings with the Deputy Attorney General and others at the Office of the Attorney General as requested, as well as attending such management and other specific meetings with District agencies, their units, or personnel as necessary or requested. Assisting 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. Maintaining 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.

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.

How to Apply:
An online application must be completed along with the submission of all required documents.

Use button at top of page to complete online application.
For 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 career's portal, please send the required documents to OAGrecruitment@DC.gov. 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: Legal Supervisory Service - 905 - Lx- 1

Salary Range: The Starting Salary for This Position Is Negotiable up To $175,000. 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 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 (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 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-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