Closing Date: 4th February, 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. This position is located in the Workers' Rights and Antifraud Section of the Public Advocacy Division.
The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) is seeking a dedicated Trial Attorney to enforce the District's workers' rights statutes and to investigate and litigate claims under the D.C. False Claims Act. The attorney will be a member of the Workers' Rights and Antifraud Section of the Public Advocacy Division, which investigates and litigates civil cases to combat fraud against the District as well as to vindicate the rights of District workers and to hold employers accountable for violations of District law, including wage theft, worker misclassification, and unlawful denials of sick leave. The Workers' Rights and Antifraud Section also works with community groups, advocacy organizations, and District government agencies to identify and address employment law violations in the District.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will investigate, develop, and litigate workers' rights and False Claims Act cases against entities that violate District law; help develop a robust enforcement strategy to deter violations and encourage compliance in target industries; and engage in community outreach. Duties of the position will include identifying areas for investigation, conducting pre-suit discovery using compulsory process and informal methods, working with expert witnesses, taking depositions, document review and analysis of complex factual and legal issues, negotiating settlements, drafting internal memoranda, preparing matters for litigation, litigating cases through trial in D.C. Superior Court, engaging in community outreach and education, assisting with claims administration, and coordinating efforts with other District, state, and federal enforcement agencies.
Qualifications:
Trial Attorney, LA-0905-12
A minimum of two (2) years of litigation experience is preferred. The candidate should have civil litigation experience, as well as excellent analytical, writing, and litigation skills. Specific experience in False Claims Act work and employment law is preferred but not required.
Trial Attorney, LA-0905-13
A minimum of five (5) years of litigation experience is preferred. The candidate should have civil litigation experience, as well as excellent analytical, writing, and litigation skills. Specific experience in False Claims Act work and employment law is preferred but not required.
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
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 the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia.
Working Conditions/Environment:
Work is generally 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:
Type of Appointment: Legal Service (LS) – Regular Appointment
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: LS-905-12
Salary: $100,172 - $130,250; based on available funding for this position.
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: LS-905-13
Salary: $119,129 - $131,045; based on available funding for this position.
Number of Vacancies:
One (1)
Tour of Duty:
Monday-Friday 8:45 am- 5:15 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.
Residency Requirement:
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.
