Legal - Litigation Attorney

3 weeks ago

Washington DC, United States DC Department of Human Resources Full time

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Located in the nations 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 Districts government agencies. This position is in the Housing and Environmental Justice (HEJS) Section of the Public Advocacy Division (PAD).
PAD investigates and litigates affirmative civil cases aimed at protecting the public interest, including civil rights, consumer protection, housing conditions, elder justice, antitrust, workers rights, and fraud cases. HEJS litigates claims against landlords related to housing conditions and tenant safety, enforces environmental laws, and engages with utilities, community outreach, and legislative proposals to strengthen housing and environmental enforcement.
HEJS seeks a litigation attorney who will primarily develop and litigate cases against landlords related to housing conditions and tenant safety. The attorney may also work on select environmental cases, coordinate with attorneys in PADs other sections, participate in community outreach, and assist on policy matters or amicus briefs.
conduct document review and analysis of complex factual and legal issues; draft internal memoranda; prepare matters for litigation; engage in community outreach and education; assist with claims administration; Online Application must be completed in its entirety along with the following submissions:
Legal Writing Sample
Please upload all documents as one combined PDF in the resume field of the application. If experiencing issues uploading attachments, send the required documents to OAGrecruitment@DC.gov. from an ABA accredited law school at the time of appointment.
The ideal candidate will have civil litigation experience, strong legal research and writing skills, and the ability to work independently and exercise strategic and legal judgment. Familiarity with the Districts housing and/or zoning and land use laws is desired but not required.
If not currently a member, the applicant must provide proof that a Bar application has been submitted.
Work is primarily performed in an office setting. Inperson reporting with limited telework and flexible work schedules available upon eligibility.
Collective Bargaining Unit: AFGE Local 1403.
Legal Service Regular.
All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, disability, genetic information, or political affiliation.

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