Closing Date: 19th October, 2024

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. This position is located in the Office of the Solicitor General.

The Office of the Solicitor General is responsible for the District's appellate litigation and handles high-profile matters of both local and national importance. The Office practices most frequently before the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States. The Office's attorneys handle appeals involving a variety of substantive areas including constitutional law, employment law, contracts, torts, tax, criminal law, and administrative law.

Duties and Responsibilities:
A Government Entity is seeking candidates for an Appellate Litigation Fellowship in the Office of the Solicitor General. The fellowship will begin in August/September 2025. A minimum of one year of post-JD experience (which may include clerkships) by the time the fellowship begins is required.

The Office of the Solicitor General is responsible for the District's civil and criminal appellate litigation and handles high-profile matters of both local and national importance. This position will assist with merits briefing as well as the Office's work on multistate litigation and amicus curiae work in a variety of areas including administrative law, constitutional law, consumer protection, and environmental law. Fellows typically have the opportunity to argue at least one case during the fellowship.

Qualifications: The candidate should have the following qualifications:
  • J.D. degree and an active bar membership;
  • At least one year of post-JD experience (which may include clerkships) by the time the fellowship begins;
  • Exceptional legal research and writing skills;
  • Strong oral advocacy skills;
  • Appellate clerkship experience strongly encouraged.

How to Apply: Application must be completed in its entirety, along with the following submissions:
  • Cover Letter
  • Résumé
  • Legal Writing Sample
  • A List of Three 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.**

Licenses and Certifications:
The incumbent must be sworn into the District of Columbia Bar within 360 days of his/her initial appointment with A Government Entity.