The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia is seeking eight (8) trial attorneys for our Public Safety Division. All applicants must have a law degree and be active members of the bar in any jurisdiction at the time of application to qualify. Ideal candidates we are seeking must have 1-5 years of trial experience.
ANNOUNCEMENT NO: #18-020
POSITION TITLE: TRIAL ATTORNEY – 8 vacancies (Public Safety Division)
POSITION GRADE & SERIES: LS-905 Grades 12-13
SALARY RANGE: $81,246 – $96,623
Salary in this range will be based on a multitude of factors including applicable rules, regulations and guidelines.
OPENING DATE: February 26, 2018
CLOSING DATE: March 19, 2018
DURATION OF APPOINTMENT: 13-month Term
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open to the Public
WORKSITE LOCATION:
Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia
Public Safety Division
441 4th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
NO. OF VACANCIES: 8 (Eight)
This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by AFGE Local 1403 and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The Public Safety Division of the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia seeks a trial attorney. The Division includes a Criminal Section which prosecutes traffic offenses and certain adult misdemeanor crimes under the D.C. Code, such as weapons offenses and fraud,; a Juvenile Section which prosecutes delinquency and status offenses; a Mental Health Section which represents the District’s interests in civil commitment proceedings; and a Domestic Violence Section which represents complainants of domestic violence in all aspects of civil protection order litigation, including contempt prosecution. The attorney’s caseload may include any of these types of cases. The attorney will manage his or her own caseload and will work closely with colleagues from public and private agencies in seeking a broad range of dispositions and remedies for complainants. This position may also afford the opportunity for a six (6) month detail as a Special United States Attorney. Each of these positions is for a 13-month term and is contingent upon the availability of funds.
QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate must have at least one year of trial experience for a grade 12 step 1 position and five years’ experience for a grade 13 step 1 position, the ability to work across disciplines, and the ability to work with a high degree of independence. The ideal candidate should also have a demonstrated commitment to work in the area of prosecution, with a sincere passion for seeking justice and fairness in the criminal justice system.
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, 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