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    Trial Attorney - Washington DC, United States - Money Fit by DRS

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    Money Fit by DRS Washington DC, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) is seeking a dedicated Trial Attorney to enforce the District's workers' rights statutes and to investigate and litigate claims under the D.C. False Claims Act. The attorney will be a member of the Workers' Rights and Antifraud Section of the Public Advocacy Division, which investigates and litigates civil cases to combat fraud against the District as well as to vindicate the rights of District workers and to hold employers accountable for violations of District law, including wage theft, worker misclassification, and unlawful denials of sick leave. The Workers' Rights and Antifraud Section also works with community groups, advocacy organizations, and District government agencies to identify and address employment law violations in the District.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    The successful candidate will investigate, develop, and litigate workers' rights and False Claims Act cases against entities that violate District law; help develop a robust enforcement strategy to deter violations and encourage compliance in target industries; and engage in community outreach. Duties of the position will include identifying areas for investigation, conducting pre-suit discovery using compulsory process and informal methods, working with expert witnesses, taking depositions, document review and analysis of complex factual and legal issues, negotiating settlements, drafting internal memoranda, preparing matters for litigation, litigating cases through trial in D.C. Superior Court, engaging in community outreach and education, assisting with claims administration, and coordinating efforts with other District, state, and federal enforcement agencies.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Trial Attorney, LA

    A minimum of two (2) years of litigation experience is preferred. The candidate should have civil litigation experience, as well as excellent analytical, writing, and litigation skills. Specific experience in False Claims Act work and employment law is preferred but not required.

    Trial Attorney, LA

    A minimum of five (5) years of litigation experience is preferred. The candidate should have civil litigation experience, as well as excellent analytical, writing, and litigation skills. Specific experience in False Claims Act work and employment law is preferred but not required.

    Trial Attorney, LA

    A minimum of seven (7) years of litigation experience is preferred. The candidate should have civil litigation experience, as well as excellent analytical, writing, and litigation skills. Specific experience in False Claims Act work and employment law is preferred but not required.

    Licenses and Certifications:

    The incumbent 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.

    Working Conditions/Environment

    Work is generally 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.

    Other Significant Factors

    Pay Plan, Series and Gra de: LA

    Salary: $91,673– $119,195


    Pay Plan, Series and Grad e: LA

    Salary: $109,019 - $141,734


    Pay Plan, Series and Grad e: LA

    Salary: $128,824 - $141,715

    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 Requirement:

    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: 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 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.

    ***Application must be completed in its entirety, along with a cover letter, resume, a legal writing sample. If experiencing issues uploading attachments please send the required documents to Failure to submit the required documentation may lead to non-consideration for the position***


    OFFICIAL JOB OFFERS ARE TO BE MADE ONLY BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES SECTION OF THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

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