GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Office of the Attorney General

Trial Attorney

Office of the Attorney General

Public Safety Division, Juvenile Section

Vacancy Announcement #OAG-14-039

Salary range: LS-11; $58,952-$60,919*

 

The Public Safety Division of the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia is seeking a trial attorney for the Juvenile Section.   The Juvenile Section handles all juvenile prosecutions in the District of Columbia and cases involving truancy and status violations. The Section has jurisdiction to charge a juvenile for any criminal offense under the D.C. Code, Federal Code, or D.C. Municipal Regulations.  The duties of the trial attorney in the Juvenile Section include: interviewing and preparing police and civilian witnesses; making charging decisions; researching, writing and litigating motions; managing all aspects of a trial calendar from intake through sentencing; providing some training; and community outreach.

 

The candidate should have a background in criminal law and procedure and trial experience, preferably prosecution. 

 

This position is within 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, performance evaluation from the prior year, 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.  Please submit your materials to Kim McDaniel, Director of EEO, Recruitment and Hiring, in Rm. 1145 South.  Open Until Filled.  Screening of applications will begin on April 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

202-724-5503

kim.mcdaniel@dc.gov

fax# 202-730-0589