Jobs

SALARY RANGE: $150,000 – $160,000 

OPENING DATE: March 24, 2017

CLOSING DATE: April 14, 2017 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia is seeking candidates for the position of Deputy Attorney General in the Public Safety Division (“PSD”). PSD includes the juvenile prosecution, adult criminal prosecution, domestic violence and mental health sections. Additionally, the Senior Counsel for Juvenile Justice reports to the Deputy as to restorative justice laws and policy. Together, the Deputy Attorney General and the Assistant Deputy Attorney General for PSD oversee the management and operations of a Division comprised of approximately 50 attorneys and 10 paraprofessional staff in four litigating Sections. The four (4) Section Chiefs and five (5) Assistant Section Chiefs manage the day-to-day operations of their respective units, but report to the Deputy Attorney General and the Assistant Deputy Attorney General. The Deputy Attorney General also directly supervises the Assistant Deputy Attorney General. The Juvenile Section is responsible for almost all juvenile delinquency prosecutions in the District of Columbia. The Criminal Section prosecutes adults who commit certain types of misdemeanor offenses within the District of Columbia including, impaired driving, firearms, traffic, and quality of life, as well as tax and welfare fraud. The Deputy assists in the supervision of all work conducted throughout the Division, (1) assisting in the direct supervision of the three Section Chiefs; and the Division’s Senior Assistant Attorney General, and one support staff personnel; (2) assisting the Section Chiefs as needed in the day-to-day operations of their respective units; (3) establishing policies and procedures for the Division, as well as advising the Attorney General and other senior government officials regarding public safety, law enforcement and related issues; (4) serving as a backup supervisor for the Division’s attorneys in the absence of any Section Chief or Assistant Section Chief; (5) responding to press inquiries upon request of the PIO; (6) providing training and other support for the Section Chiefs, attorneys and paraprofessional staff; (7) reviewing and evaluating major cases and making plea or settlement recommendations or authorizing pleas or settlements; (8) drafting legislation and testimony regarding pending legislation; (9) negotiating and drafting memoranda of understanding with other District agencies; (10) preparing reports; (11) meeting with and advising high-level government officials, including members of the DC Council and their staff; (12) serving as part of OAG’s senior management team on various agency-wide issues, including participation in agency committees; (13) preparing performance evaluations; (14) performing liaison functions with the D.C. Superior Court, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, the Mayor’s Office, the Metropolitan Police Department, and a host of other agencies with whom Division attorneys routinely interact; and (15) dealing with personnel-related issues. 

QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must have supervisory experience, strong interpersonal skills, and effective oral and written communication skills. In addition, the candidate must possess strong managerial and organization skills, substantive knowledge of some or all of the practice areas in the Division and litigation experience. The ideal candidate should also have a working knowledge of the operations of the District government and the ability to manage in a fast-paced litigation-oriented environment. The position is an at-will appointment by the Attorney General of the District of Columbia. The position is in the Senior Executive Attorney Service (SEAS), with compensation set by the Attorney General on the LX-2 pay scale using a multitude of factors, including prior managerial experience. The selected candidate is required to be a resident of the District of Columbia within 180 days of appointment and remain a District resident during the tenure of the appointment. 

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

SALARY RANGE: $94,915 – $112,155

OPENING DATE: March 22, 2017

CLOSING DATE: April 12, 2017 

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 is seeking a trial attorney for the Mental Health Section. The Mental Health Section represents the Department of Behavioral Health prosecuting involuntary civil commitment cases and guardianship cases. If you are looking for an opportunity to hone your litigation skills, and you enjoy the excitement of a fast-paced litigation environment where you have the glamor of prepping and presenting expert witnesses in all your contested hearings, then the Mental Health Section is the place for you. Attorneys in the Mental Health Section litigate probable cause, revocation, status and guardianship hearings, bench and jury trials before the Family Court of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, and hearings before the Commission on Mental Health (comprised of a judge and two clinicians). Attorneys in the Mental Health Section enjoy the collegiality and collaborative work environment, with great professional staff who eagerly support the team. For those who enjoy imparting their knowledge to others, attorneys are given the opportunity to conduct trainings for the client agencies, the Metropolitan Police Department, and other stakeholders on their roles in supporting the Section’s work. Attorneys also prepare pleadings and provide legal advice to its client agency. 

QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate should have excellent litigation, legal research and writing skills, be a team player, committed to public interest work and helping individuals with mental illnesses, and possess the ability to produce quality work in a fast-paced environment as well as the ability to present the government’s case at probable cause hearings on short notice. Lawyers with one to three years of post-graduate experience are encouraged to apply. Attorneys in this Section are designated as essential employees. 

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

SALARY RANGE: $82,472 – $94,915 Salary in this range will be based on a multitude of factors including applicable rules, regulations and guidelines. 

OPENING DATE: March 24, 2017 

CLOSING DATE: April 14, 2017 

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 Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia seeks an experienced trial attorney for Section II of its Civil Litigation Division. The Civil Litigation Division defends the District of Columbia in civil lawsuits filed in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia and the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia in which plaintiffs seek money damages and/or individual injunctive relief. The cases primarily are in the areas of personal injury (automobile, police false arrest, assault and battery, slip and falls, inmate claims and medical malpractice), claims filed under the D.C. Whistleblower Protection Act and the D.C. Human Rights Act (DCHRA), federal constitutional civil rights claims (e.g., Fourth Amendment claims involving alleged unlawful arrest and excessive force), and employment discrimination claims arising under local or federal law (e.g., sexual harassment and/or discrimination based upon race, gender, or sexual orientation under the DCHRA, Title VII, the American With Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, etc.). In addition, the attorney in this position will also be required to defend cases brought under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The successful candidate will defend the District of Columbia and its executive level agencies, officials, and employees acting within the scope of their employment. The successful candidate will have an individual caseload of approximately twenty-five active civil cases and may work on various litigation teams. The incumbent will file pleadings, conduct and respond to written discovery, conduct and defend depositions, file and respond to procedural and dispositive motions, negotiate settlements, and conduct trials and contested hearings. There is substantial contact with client agencies and individual clients. The position requires significant civil litigation experience. Prior civil litigation experience must include trials or evidentiary hearings, motions and discovery practice, taking and defending depositions, and a thorough knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Significant experience in one or more substantive areas where the Division practices (e.g., civil rights law and municipal liability, employment discrimination/whistleblower claims, or personal injury tort defense) is desired. 

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years’ civil litigation experience. The successful candidate must have excellent research and writing skills, extensive experience in conducting discovery, including expert discovery, and all aspects of pretrial civil practice, and civil jury trial experience. The candidate must be able to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and be a self-starter. Prior judicial clerkship experience is highly desirable but not required. 

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

The Practitioner-in-Residence Program, created in 1998, is a program designed to train lawyers or entry-level clinicians interested in becoming clinical teachers in the practice and theory of clinical legal education.  Many graduates of the Practitioners-in-Residence program (over 25) have gone on to tenure-track teaching positions at other law schools. Practitioners supervise student casework, co-teach weekly clinic seminars and case rounds, and engage in course planning and preparation with the clinic’s tenured faculty. They also teach a course outside of the clinical curriculum.  The Practitioner-in-Residence Program provides full-year training in clinical theory and methodology and a writing workshop designed to assist Practitioners in the development of their clinical and doctrinal scholarship.

Minimum qualifications include a JD degree, outstanding academic record, three years’ experience as a lawyer and membership in a state bar. The salary for the position is $90,000. American University is an EEO\AA employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body.

Applications that include a curriculum vitae and cover letter should be submitted online via the InterFolio platform to the following email addresses: 

https://apply.interfolio.com/40714 - Practitioner-In-Residence for the Immigrant Justice Clinic

https://apply.interfolio.com/40715 - Practitioner-In-Residence for the Civil Advocacy Clinic

Please contact Brian Cofill, Faculty Coordinator, at bcoffill@wcl.american.edu  or (202-274-4139) if you have any general questions regarding the application process and Professor Robert Dinerstein, Associate Dean for Experiential Education, rdiners@wcl.american.edu for any other questions about the positions. The positions will remain open until filled.

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.  The university does not  discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities. American University is a tobacco- and smoke-free campus.”

View links for position descriptions and application instructions:

• Appellate Attorney, Office of the Solicitor General (#17-023, Closing: 03/03/17)
• Trial Attorney, Personnel, Labor and Employment Division (#17-022, Closing: 02/23/17)
• Trial Attorney, Public Safety Division (#17-021, Closing: 02/17/17)
• Trial Attorney, Public Safety Division (#17-019, Closing: 02/16/17)
• Trial Attorney, Public Safety Division (#17-020, Closing: 02/16/17)

Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights (CAIR) Coalition

Job Opportunity: Senior Attorney, Detained Children’s Program

CAIR Coalition is the only non-profit organization in the Washington, D.C. area with a legal services program focused on assisting immigrants detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Virginia and Maryland, and unaccompanied immigrant children held in the custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement in Virginia. We are seeking a senior attorney in our Detained Children’s Program. The Senior Attorney will focus on provision of direct legal services to detained and released unaccompanied immigrant children, recruitment and mentoring of pro bono attorneys, and training and outreach. This position reports to the Director of the Detained Children’s program.

Responsibilities include:

• Detention work: Conducts regular visits with unaccompanied immigrant children detained in Virginia. Performs Know-Your-Rights presentations and conducts individual intakes with unaccompanied immigrant children at the detention facility. Provide necessary follow-up after intakes to evaluate detainees’ eligibility for relief.  Follow-up may include performing legal research, securing criminal/juvenile delinquency records and obtaining additional information from family members.  
  

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Requirements:

Salary and Benefits:

Commensurate with experience, plus a generous benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, four weeks vacation plus all federal holidays.

Application process:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Nithya Nathan-Pineau at Nithya@caircoalition.org. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, early submissions are encouraged as the position is open immediately. No phone calls please. 

Major, Lindsey & Africa currently has a non-profit client in Washington, DC seeking to hire a Legal Director and a Staff Attorney to advocate on the behalf of American Muslim rights.   The ideal candidate will have civil law litigation experience (3+ years for the staff attorney position and 10+ years for the legal director position) and will be interested in protecting civil rights and religious freedoms in the United States.  The candidates hired will provide litigation impact on programs that help end racial and religious profiling, counter religious hate, and strengthen American Muslim charities.  This is a confidential search.  All interested candidates should e-mail their resume to Avani Patel at avpatel@mlaglobal.com.

NIJC is hiring a Policy Associate!

The National Immigrant Justice Center seeks a Policy Associate to assist in implementing our strategic advocacy on immigration-related issues at the federal, state and local level. NIJC, headquartered in Chicago with a Washington, D.C. office, promotes the rights of non-citizens through direct legal service, impact litigation, and advocacy. The Policy Associate will report to the Director of Policy and work toward identifying and advancing advocacy priorities and strategies to protect the right of immigrants. The position involves close collaboration with NIJC's direct legal services, litigation, and communications teams, as well as participation in formal and informal coalitions with legal aid, advocacy, and grassroots organizations. We are seeking candidates with outstanding inter-personal skills, a background in immigration law and/or policy, strong writing and analytical skills, and an ability to react strategically in a fast-paced environment. 

A minimum of two years of related professional experience is required, with a graduate degree preferred. The position may be based in Chicago or Washington, D.C. 

For a full listing of job requirements and to apply, visit our website: http://immigrantjustice.org/careers#policy. 

LAW CLERK -

The Democratic staff of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), the chief investigative subcommittee of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, is offering an unpaid legal clerkship to a current law student or recent law graduate for the Spring of 2017.  The law clerk will participate in a variety of projects, including conducting legal research, drafting letters and document requests, as well as preparing memoranda and materials for subcommittee hearings. The clerkship provides a unique opportunity to participate in congressional investigations.  Applicants must be motivated, hard-working, well-organized and have strong written and oral communication skills.  

Interested applicants should apply to this position by emailing a brief cover letter indicating availability, a resume, and brief writing sample.

https://www.hsgac.senate.gov/subcommittees/investigations

2017 Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) Fellowship 

This fellowship, beginning at the end of January 2017, is a 12 month work experience, with the opportunity to extend for an additional year, where the selected fellow will work on research and legal education programs and special initiatives that will directly contribute to the work of this country’s leading diversity and inclusion organization in the legal profession. 

We are seeking applicants with an aptitude and interest in both research and programming, as demonstrated by their academic and professional experiences. Responsibilities will include research and research-related tasks on various projects and initiatives in the areas of diversity and inclusion in law firms, corporate legal departments, the judiciary and others areas of the profession as identified. The fellow will assist in developing, writing and editing research reports for publication on a wide variety of platforms. The successful fellow must have excellent writing and research skills, and the ability to summarize large amounts of information accurately, concisely and clearly. Duties will also include tasks related to the development of education programs and initiatives in the areas of continuing legal education, professional development programs, and diversity/inclusion training. The fellow must be able to work collaboratively with other team members and organizational partners and a willingness to roll up their sleeves and do what is necessary to complete a project and/or execute a successful program. 

The fellowship is a full-time salaried position, with benefits and may require some travel. The fellowship is based in Washington D.C. 

Minimum Requirements: 

 Recent or pending completion of a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school or equivalent post-graduate degree in the social sciences. 

 Ability to work independently, with minimum supervision and be accountable for the accuracy of data and efficacy of programs. 

 Proficiency in software applications such as Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and Word). Proficiency in web-based programs such as Survey Monkey is a plus. 

 Knowledge of various citation methods (specifically Bluebook). Knowledge of AP and Chicago Manual of Style are a plus. 

To Apply: 

1. Cover letter highlighting education experience, skills and salary requirements/requirements, along with an explanation of how this fellowship will contribute to your professional goals; and 

2. A resume along with law school/graduate school transcripts and contact information for three academic and/or professional references; and 

3. At least two writing samples, one short and one long sample. The short writing sample should be 1-5 pages, while the long writing sample 10-15 pages. 

4. The potential start date for the end of January 2017. 

5. The application should be addressed to MCCA Research and sent to research@mcca.com with "2017 MCCA Fellowship" in the subject line. Applications that do not contain the above-listed will not be considered. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible and will be considered on a rolling basis until the fellow is selected. Applicants selected for interviews will be duly notified. Please no inquiries or phone calls. 

6. MCCA is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in both its staff and work.