SALARY RANGE: #17-002 (Grade 13/1-13/4) $94,915 – $104,404 #17-003 (Grade 13/1-14/1) $94,915 – $112,155 Salary in this range will be based on a multitude of factors including applicable rules, regulations and guidelines.
OPENING DATE: October 13, 2016
CLOSING DATE: November 3, 2016
WORKSITE LOCATION: Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia Commercial Division 441 4th Street NW Washington, DC 20001
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The Commercial Division provides legal advice and transactional and litigation support to the District Government in the core areas of community and economic development, real estate, procurement, tax, finance, bankruptcy, land use, and public works. The successful candidate will be one of five attorneys handling the District’s affirmative and defensive litigation concerning tax matters (real property, personal property, business franchise, income, recordation, transfer, estate, and inheritance). The Tax and Finance Section primarily litigates in the Tax Division of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia and, with respect to tax sale foreclosure litigation, in the Civil Division of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The attorneys may also handle transactional work such as negotiating, drafting, and reviewing transactional documents involved in the District’s issuance of bonds and notes (general obligation, revenue, and tax increment financing), including the negotiation of terms and conditions of the issuance and preparation of the Attorney General’s opinions for the bond and note issuances, and provides advice on other municipal finance transactions. In addition, the attorneys will assist the Land Acquisition and Bankruptcy Section in the acquisition of real property for municipal purposes. The incumbent exercises independent judgment and handles a substantial case load. Applicants must have three or more years of litigation experience, preferably in the area of tax, developable familiarity with property valuation concepts, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
ELIGIBILITY: The successful candidate must have a law degree and be an active member in good standing of the bar of any jurisdiction. If not a member of the District of Columbia Bar, the candidate 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.
OTHER INFORMATION: The selected candidate will be subject to a background investigation including reference checks. HOW TO APPLY: Candidates should e-mail one PDF file which includes: 1) a cover letter (must include the vacancy number) summarizing why you are interested and the skills and abilities you possess that will enable you to succeed in this position; 2) résumé; 3) list of three references; and 4) a writing sample to OAG.RecruitmentAttorney@dc.gov by 11:59pm of the closing date indicated above, addressed to Arlyntha Love (202-724-7716), Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, 441 4th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001.
PRIORITY CONSIDERATION: Displaced Employee Priority Placement: Candidates who are eligible for the District of Columbia’s Displaced Employee Program (DEP) and Agency Reemployment Priority Placement Program (ARPP) will be given priority consideration for this position if found qualified.
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the District of Columbia government’s retirement plan. However, if selectee was previously employed in the District of Columbia’s government under an appointment for which he/she was eligible for Civil Service Retirement (CSR), contributions to CSR will resume upon re-employment.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: Applicants claiming veterans’ preference must submit official proof at the time of application.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of or a plea of guilty to a violation of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, genetic information or political affiliation.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) 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, disability, genetic information, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also 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 subject to disciplinary action.
OFFICIAL JOB OFFERS ARE TO BE MADE ONLY BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES SECTION OF THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL