Closing Date: 14th February, 2025

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 Public Safety Division within the Juvenile Section.

The Public Safety Division handles all cases where young people commit a law violation in the District of Columbia and prosecutes selected adult misdemeanor cases. The Domestic Violence and Special Victims Section and the Mental Health Sections protect victims of domestic violence, incapacitated adults who are being abused, and mentally ill adults who need emergency psychiatric care. The Restorative Justice Section facilitates conferences between the young people who commit crime and the victim, where the victim is interested. The Public Corruption Section prosecutes offenses related to fraud that undermine the public trust.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Trial attorneys engage in all aspects of criminal litigation, including interviewing and preparing police and civilian witnesses for trial, making charging decisions, researching legal issues, writing and litigating motions, managing all aspects of a trial calendar from intake through sentencing, and conducting community outreach.

The successful candidate will evaluate juvenile cases to determine the appropriateness of plea offers. The candidate will determine what services to offer in plea offers to hold youth accountable for delinquent acts and help rehabilitate them.
  • The successful candidate will prepare felony and misdemeanor juvenile cases for trial. This includes reviewing the case file to determine what evidence is discoverable, gathering evidence to use at trial, issuing subpoenas for victims and witnesses to appear at trial, and preparing victims and witnesses to testify at trial.
  • The successful candidate will present cases in court. This includes presenting opening statements, conducting direct and cross-examinations, and presenting closing arguments. The successful candidate will conduct legal research, write motions, and argue motions in court.
  • The successful candidate will also make recommendations to the court about the placement of youth, disposition of youth, and implementation and termination of court-ordered services. The candidate will be responsible for running a court docket.

Qualifications and Education:
One year of post-law school full-time graduate law study (LL.M. or equivalent) or qualifying full-time legal fellowship may substitute for one year of experience at the grade 12.

The successful candidate must have at least one year of relevant related specialized experience. The candidate must have substantive knowledge of District and federal law, excellent oral and written communication skills, and outstanding legal research skills. Previous experience prosecuting violent felonies, including murder, is desired.

Submission of Documents:
Applications must include:
  • 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 samples (between 5 and 10 pages)

An applicant should save all documents together and upload them in E-recruit as one document, so we receive a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and transcripts.

Failure to Submit All Attachments Will Eliminate You from Consideration.

License and Certifications:
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 Service Shall Remain a Member in Good Standing of The District of Columbia Bar and Admitted to Practice in The U.S. District Court of The District of Columbia During His/her Employment in The Legal Service. if Not Currently a Member of The District of The Columbia Bar, Prior to Their 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.