Closing Date: 12th November, 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. 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 Child Support Services Division of the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia is seeking a Trial Attorney for its Policy Unit.
The Child Support Services Division administers the district's child support services program that includes locating non-custodial parents, establishing legal paternity, establishing support orders, enforcing legal support obligations including medical support, and modifying support orders. The Division is also responsible for the State Disbursement Unit that processes all child support payment collections and disbursements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
This position functions as trial attorney, who provides sound legal advice to senior management and division heads. The incumbent drafts policies, procedures, memoranda, letters, recommendations, and other documents. Conducts legal review of various documents. Represents the agency before the Office of Administrative Hearings and D.C. Superior Court and handles all case responsibilities, including preparing evidence, briefs, motions, and other documents; conducting witness examinations; and making oral arguments. Reviews enforcement notices and orders. Drafts legislation and regulations; reviews existing laws for amendment and to ensure compliance.
Incumbent reviews information presented and relevant case law to determine whether a proceeding or filing should be initiated. Reviews for this purpose include interviewing agency officials, other potential witnesses, available documents, and sources of information. Incumbent is responsible for preparing complaints, motions, legal briefs/memoranda as appropriate.
Prepares for and conducts litigation including the preparation of witnesses and exhibits; collection and organization of evidence; preparing for and conducting preliminary proceedings; identification, procurement, and preparation of expert services; examination of witnesses; and oral arguments.
Negotiates resolution of cases and determines, with the approval of the supervisor, when continued proceedings are no longer in the best interest of the District of Columbia and prepares documentation and necessary court papers to implement negotiations.
Performs all functions related to case and calendar management, such as pretrial, motion and trial scheduling, preparation of case transfer or close-out reports, case file entry updating, documentation of action taken or orders issued, timely preparation and service of filings, timely issuance of subpoenas, and any other administrative function associated with litigation.
Incumbent is responsible for keeping abreast of judicial, agency, and other changes in laws and regulations related to the function of programs and the recommendation of appropriate courses of action to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG).
Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate must have at least one year of relevant related specialized experience.
Incumbent must have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an American Bar Associated (ABA) accredited law school at the time of appointment.
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.
- Legal 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-0905-12
Salary Range: The Starting Salary for This Position Is Negotiable up To $100,172.
Number of Vacancies: One (1)
Type of Appointment: Legal Service – 13-Month Term Appointment
Tour of Duty: Monday-Friday 8:15 Am – 4:45 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.
