Closing Date: 14th September, 2026
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. The Civil Litigation Division of the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia is seeking a Trial Attorney for General Litigation 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 Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia seeks a Trial Attorney for General Litigation Section II of the Civil Litigation Division. Attorneys within CLD handle a variety of matters, including employment discrimination claims, personal injury and other common law tort cases, and federal constitutional civil rights litigation, among others.
The successful candidate will have an individual caseload of approximately 25 active civil cases and will be expected to serve as first chair on various litigation and trial teams. The incumbent will prepare and file pleadings, serve and respond to written discovery, take and defend depositions, file and respond to procedural and dispositive motions, negotiate settlements, conduct trials and contested hearings, and litigate disputes regarding attorney's fees. There is substantial contact with client agencies and individual clients. The position requires broad knowledge of civil trial and pretrial processes and relevant civil litigation experience.
The position requires civil litigation experience. Prior civil litigation experience may include trials or evidentiary hearings, judicial clerkships, motions, and discovery practice, taking and defending depositions, and a thorough knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Experience in one or more substantive areas where the Division practices is highly desirable.
The successful candidate should be a self-starter and have excellent research and writing skills and be able to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. The incumbent must posess 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.
- 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 fewer 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)
Failure to Submit the Required Documentation May Lead to Non-Consideration for The Position.
Other Significant Factors
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: La-905-14
Salary Range: The Starting Salary for This Position Is Negotiable up To $140,767. 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 in The Collective Bargaining Unit Represented by Afge Local 1403
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.
