Overview Located in the nation’s capital, The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is the chief legal office of the District of Columbia. The OAG enforces the laws of the District, defends, and provides legal advice to the District’s government agencies and protects the interests of the District’s residents. This position is located in the Public Safety Division within the Juvenile Section. The Public Safety Division handles all cases where young people commit a law violation in the District of Columbia and prosecutes selected adult misdemeanor cases. The Domestic Violence and Special Victims Section and the Mental Health Sections protect victims of domestic violence, incapacitated adults who are being abused, and mentally ill adults who need emergency psychiatric care. The Restorative Justice Section facilitates conferences between the young people who commit crime and the victim, where the victim is interested. The Public Corruption Section prosecutes offenses related to fraud that undermine the public trust. The Juvenile Section prosecutes all juveniles for all offenses. Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate will evaluate juvenile cases to determine the appropriateness of plea offers and what services to offer in plea offers to hold youth accountable for delinquent acts and help rehabilitate them. The successful candidate will prepare felony and misdemeanor juvenile cases for trial, including reviewing the case file to determine discoverable evidence, gathering evidence to use at trial, issuing subpoenas for victims and witnesses, and preparing victims and witnesses to testify. The successful candidate will present cases in court, including opening statements, direct and cross-examinations, and closing arguments; conduct legal research, write motions, and argue motions in court. The successful candidate will make recommendations to the court about placement of youth, disposition of youth, and implementation and termination of court-ordered services; manage a court docket. How to Apply Online Application must be completed in its entirety, along with the following submissions: Cover letter Résumé Legal Writing Sample Unofficial transcripts if the applicant has less than five years of experience (official transcripts may be required if selected) A List of Three References Failure to submit all attachments will eliminate you from consideration. If experiencing issues uploading attachments through the careers portal, please send the required documents to OAGrecruitment@DC.gov. Engagement of the required documentation is necessary for consideration. Licenses and Certifications The incumbent must be an active member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar or have the ability to waive in and be admitted within 360 days of appointment. Qualifications and Education Trial Attorney, LA-0905-11: Incumbent must have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school at the time of appointment. A minimum of one (1) year of specialized experience is required. Trial Attorney, LA-0905-12: Incumbent must have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school at the time of appointment. A minimum of two (2) years of specialized experience is required. Other Significant Factors Pay Plan, Series and Grade: LA-0905-11 / LA-0905-12 Salary Range: The maximum salary for this position is negotiable up to $84,143 (LA-0905-11) or $100,847 (LA-0905-12) depending on qualifications and availability of funds. Additional Details Number of Vacancies: One (1) Type of Appointment: Legal Service – Regular Appointment Tour of Duty: Monday-Friday; 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. In-person reporting with limited telework and flexible work schedules upon eligibility. Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential. Collective Bargaining Unit: AFGE Local 1403 Residency Preference: Applicants claiming residency preference must reside in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven years. General Suitability Screening: The selected candidate will be subject to a background investigation including reference checks. Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination 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. The District of Columbia does not discriminate in employment as required by law. Sexual harassment is prohibited, and harassment based on protected categories is prohibited. Violations may result in disciplinary action. Official job offers are to be made only by the Human Resources Section of the Office of the Attorney General.

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