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Job ID

33116

Location

400 6th Street NW

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Date Opened

08/06/2026

Date Closed

08/20/2026

Minimum Rate

$119,129.00

Maximum Rate

$154,877.00

Target Openings

1

Available Openings

1

Area of Consideration

Open to Public

Agency

Ofc of the Attorney General

Grade

13

Bargaining Unit

C33

Type of Appointment

Legal Service - Reg Appt

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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. OAG enforces the laws of the District, defends, and provides legal advice to the District's government agencies and protects the interests of District residents. This position is in the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG).

The Office of the Solicitor General handles high-profile matters of both local and national importance and is responsible for the District's administrative, civil, and criminal appellate litigation. The Office practices most frequently before the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Attorney is responsible for:

• Handling a high volume of briefs and appellate arguments, principally in the D.C. Court of Appeals and the D.C. Circuit;
• Advising trial divisions and client agencies on whether to consider appellate mediation or settlement;
• Assisting colleagues in preparing for arguments through moot courts;
• Drafting recommendations on whether to take an affirmative appeal from an adverse trial decision, seek rehearing en banc, or file a petition for certiorari;
• Providing strategic advice to trial divisions, the Solicitor General, and the Attorney General on matters of significant importance;
• Keeping abreast of developments in District and federal law; and
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

For the Grade 12, candidate must have at least 2-3 years of relevant specialized experience.

For the Grade 13, candidate must have at least 3-7 years of relevant specialized experience.

Substantial knowledge of District of Columbia law and appellate clerkship experience is highly desirable though not required. The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills, and outstanding legal research skills. The candidate must also possess the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

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

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. An appointee to the Legal Service shall remain a member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar and be admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia during his/her employment in the Legal Service.

If not currently a member of the District of the Columbia Bar, prior to appointment, the successful candidate must send proof that his/her completed District of Columbia Bar application has been submitted to the District of Columbia Bar.

WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

Work is primarily performed in an office setting. Generally, work is sedentary, some walking, handling, and carrying of light to moderately heavy objects (such as case records, briefcases, and exhibits) is required.

HOW TO APPLY

Online Application must be completed in its entirety, along with the following submissions:

1) Cover Letter

2) Résumé

3) Legal Writing Sample

4) A List of Three Current References

Please upload all of these documents as one combined PDF in the "resume" field of the application. If experiencing issues uploading attachments, please send the required documents to OAGrecruitment@DC.gov. Failure to submit the required documentation may lead to non-consideration for the position.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTORS

Type Of Appointment: Legal Service (LS) - Regular

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: LA-905-12

Salary: $100,172 - $130,250; based on available funding for this position.

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: LA-905-13

Salary: $119,129 - $135,017; based on available funding for this position.

Number of Vacancies: One (1)

Tour of Duty: Monday-Friday; 8:45 am - 5:15 pm

In-person reporting with limited telework and flexible work schedules available upon eligibility.

Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential.

Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by AFGE Local 1403.

RESIDENCY PREFERENCE: Applicants claiming "Residency Preference" will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking, credit information, or homeless status of any individual. 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

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