GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of the Attorney General
TRIAL ATTORNEY
Civil Litigation Division, General Litigation Section II
Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia
Vacancy Announcement #14-022
Area of consideration (internal only)
Salary range: LS-12/13; $70,657-$84-029*
The Civil Litigation Division of the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia is seeking a trial attorney for its General Litigation Section II. The four General Litigation sections defend the District of Columbia in civil lawsuits in which plaintiff seeks money damages and/or individual injunctive relief. The General Litigation sections defend cases in both DC Superior Court and the US District Court for the District of Columbia. The cases primarily are in the areas of personal injury (automobile, police false arrest/assault, medical malpractice, slip and falls, and inmate claims), federal constitutional civil rights claims (First Amendment claims regarding freedom of religion, the right to demonstrate and protest in public areas, whistle blower claims) and employment discrimination (sexual harassment and/or discrimination based upon race, gender, or sexual orientation).
The incumbent will defend the District of Columbia and its executive level agencies, officials, and employees in all large complex constitutional litigation brought against the District challenging its laws, regulations, policies and practices.
The incumbent will file pleadings, conduct and respond to written and oral discovery, file dispositive motions, negotiate settlements, advise agency personnel on policies and practices challenged in litigation, and conduct trials and contested hearings. There is substantial contact with client agencies. The position requires knowledge of municipal law and litigation/trial experience.
The ideal candidate must have a law degree, excellent research and writing skills, experience in conducting discovery, including expert discovery, and all aspects of pretrial practice, and trial experience. Experience in trying personal injury, employment discrimination/whistle blower and or claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 lawsuits is highly desirable. Prior judicial clerkship experience is highly desirable but not required. Jury trial experience is also highly desirable but not required.
This position is inside the Collective Bargaining Unit. Candidates for the position may be subject to a background check.
*Salary in this range will be based on applicable rules, regulations and guidelines.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a resume, writing sample, most recent performance evaluation, and statement of interest summarizing why you are interested and the skills and abilities you possess that will enable you to succeed in this position. Applications should be mailed to Kim McDaniel, Director of EEO, Recruitment and Hiring, Office of Attorney General for the District of Columbia, 441 4th Street, N.W., Suite 1100 South, Washington, D.C. 20001. Open until filled. Screening of applications will begin on January 22, 2014.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code § 2-1401.01 et seq., the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subjected to disciplinary action.
Kim McDaniel
Director of EEO, Recruitment and Hiring
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of the Attorney General
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General Counsel
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME)
Office of the General Counsel
Vacancy Announcement #14-017
Salary range: LX-2 -- $106,086 - $113,060*
The General Counsel provides legal advice and support to OCME in its mission and programs. The mission of the OCME is to investigate and certify all deaths in the District of Columbia that occur by any means of violence (injury), and those that occur without explanation or medical attention, in custody, or which pose a threat to the public health. OCME provides forensic services to government agencies, health care providers and citizens in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area to ensure that justice is served and to improve the health and safety of the public.
The duties of this position include managing the following programs:
Death Investigation and Certification: This program comprises OCME’s core mission and function of providing forensic and investigative services in order to certify all deaths. OCME services the area of D.C. Any person who dies in the District, or whose death is pronounced in the District, falls under OCME’s jurisdiction; Agency Management: This program primarily supports the Citywide Strategic Priority areas and the purpose is to provide operational support to the agency so that the necessary tools to achieve operational and programmatic results are available; Fatality Review: This program incorporates the Child Fatality Review Committee (CFRC), the Mental Retardation and Developmental Disability Fatality Review Committee (MRDD FRC), and the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board (DVFRB);
Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Breath Testing Program: OCME is responsible for operating and the management of the MPD Breath Test Program. It includes training and certifying the officers, ensuring that the instruments are working properly, instituting policies and procedures for the program, and testifying in court when necessary.
The successful candidate must have a law degree and must either be a member of or eligible for waiver into the District of Columbia Bar. If a candidate is selected and is not a member of the District of Columbia Bar, he/she must apply for membership and show proof of such prior to the commencement of employment. The candidate must also have strong interpersonal and communication skills; good work ethic; strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently; must have strong written communication skills; legal research and writing ability; must have knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act and Equal Employment Opportunity Act; knowledge and/or experience in personnel and litigation support is a plus; must be a self starter and self motivator, and have experience representing an agency, organization or business client; knowledge of forensic science issues within the purview of the office, such as biology or toxicology, would be a plus.
Candidates for this position may be subject to criminal background check. The selected candidate must be a resident of the District of Columbia, or must move into the District within 6 months of appointment and remain a District resident as long as he/she holds the position.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a resume, statement of interest summarizing why you are interested and the skills and abilities you possess that will enable you to succeed in this position and a most recent performance evaluation to Kim McDaniel, Director of EEO, Recruitment and Hiring, 441 4th Street, Suite 1100 South, Washington, DC 20001. Open until filled. Screening of applicants will begin on January 24, 2014.
* Salary in this range will be based on applicable rules, regulations and guidelines.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code § 2-1401.01 et seq., the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subjected to disciplinary action.
Kim McDaniel
Director of EEO, Recruitment and Hiring