Trial Attorney

General Job Information

Job Summary

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 Legal and Integrated Services Section of the Child Support Services Division.

The Child Support Services Division (CSSD) of the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia is seeking a Trial Attorney for the Legal and Integrated Services Section.

CSSD administers the district’s child support services program that includes locating non-custodial parents, establishing legal paternity, establishing support orders, enforcing legal support obligations including medical support, and modifying support orders.

The Division is also responsible for the State Disbursement Unit that processes all child support payment collections and disbursements.

Duties and Responsibilities

Incumbent reviews information presented and relevant case law to determine whether a proceeding or filing should be initiated.

Reviews for this purpose include interviewing agency officials, other potential witnesses, available documents, and sources of information.

Incumbent is responsible for preparing complaints, motions, legal briefs / memoranda as appropriate.

Prepares for and conducts litigation including the preparation of witnesses and exhibits; collection and organization of evidence;

preparing for and conducting preliminary proceedings; identification, procurement, and preparation of expert services; examination of witnesses; and oral arguments.

Negotiates resolution of cases and determines, with the approval of the supervisor, when continued proceedings are no longer in the best interest of the District of Columbia and prepares documentation and necessary court papers to implement negotiations.

Performs all functions related to case and calendar management, such as pretrial, motion and trial scheduling, preparation of case transfer or close-out reports, case file entry updating, documentation of action taken or orders issued, timely preparation and service of filings, timely issuance of subpoenas, and any other administrative function associated with litigation.

Incumbent is responsible for keeping abreast of judicial, agency, and other changes in laws and regulations related to the function of programs and the recommendation of appropriate courses of action to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG).

Qualifications and Education

Incumbent must have a Juris Doctor ( from an American Bar Associated (ABA) accredited law school at the time of appointment.

At least 4 years of relevant related specialized experience, 1 year of which must have been equivalent to LS-12 level.

Licenses and Certifications :

Not Applicable

Working Conditions / Environment

Work is generally performed in an office setting.

Other Significant Factors

Tour of Duty : Monday Friday 8 : 15 4 : 45

Pay Plan, Series, Grade : LS-905-13

Salary : The starting salary for this position is negotiable up to $119,924 depending on qualifications and availability of funds.

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union) : This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by AFGE Local 2401.

Type of Appointment : Legal Service 13-Month Term Appointment

Position Designation : This position has been deemed Sensitive under the guidelines of the DC Personnel Manual. Incumbents of this position are subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations.

Accordingly, incumbents must successfully pass a criminal background and consumer credit check as a condition of employment and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of their tenure.

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 Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, Official Code, Section 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 that 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