Staff Attorney Positions—Office of the Attorney General   Office of the Attorney General (VA# 09-026) Office of the Attorney General (VA# 10-002) Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (VA# 10-005) APPLICATION PROCEDURES—STAFF POSITIONS Trial Attorney (VA# 09-026) The Civil Litigation Division, Public Advocacy Section of the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia is seeking a trial attorney to handle all phases of arbitration of any issues relating to the Master Settlement Agreement. In November 1998, the District, 46 states, and five United States territories entered in the Master Settlement Agreement with four major cigarette manufacturers. In the Agreement the settling states agreed to release various claims relating to the marketing of cigarettes, and in return the manufacturers agreed to adhere to numerous restrictions on the ways they may advertise and market cigarettes; and to make payments to the settling states each year. The Attorney will serve as the lead trial attorney on behalf of the District at all arbitration proceedings that arise out of any issues related to this Agreement. The successful candidate must have a law degree and be a member of the District of Columbia Bar or be eligible for waiver into the bar. If a candidate is selected and is not a member of the District of Columbia Bar, he/she must apply for membership and show proof of such prior to the commencement of employment. The candidate must have five or more years of litigation including complex litigation, preferably tobacco related litigation experience; and experience in mediation; and must have excellent analytical and writing skills. The position is within the Collective Bargaining Unit. It is a 13-month term appointment. Renewal of the 13-month term depends on continued availability of funding and satisfactory performance. Candidates for the position may be subject to a background check. Open until filled. Screening of applications will take place on October 9, 2009.    Attorney Advisor (Government Contract Litigation) (VA# 10-002) The Civil Litigation Division of the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia is seeking one trial attorney for its General Litigation section. General Litigation is responsible for defending the District of Columbia in civil lawsuits in which plaintiff seeks money damages and/or individual injunctive relief. The General Litigation sections defend cases in both DC Superior Court and the US District Court for the District of Columbia. The cases primarily are in the areas of government contract, personal injury (slip and fall, automobile, police false arrest/assault, medical malpractice and inmate assaults), federal constitutional civil rights claims (First Amendment claims regarding freedom of religion, the right to demonstrate and protest in public areas, whistle blower claims) and employment discrimination.  The Attorney’s primary responsibility will be to defend the District of Columbia in contract cases filed at the District of Columbia Contract Appeals Board (CAB) and general breach of contract and quantum merit claims filed in the DC Superior Court. The CAB contractor disputes include, but are not limited to, contractor challenges to terminations for default, terminations for convenience, equitable adjustment and delay claims, and quick payment interest claims. The incumbent will file pleadings, conduct and respond to written and oral discovery, file dispositive motions, negotiate settlements, and conduct trials and contested hearings. There is substantial contact with client agencies as well. The position requires substantial knowledge of government contract law, the rules and procedure of the CAB, and significant litigation experience The successful candidate must also have a law degree, excellent research and writing skills, experience in conducting discovery and prior trial experience, particularly in the area of contract litigation.  This position is within the Collective Bargaining Unit. Candidates for the position may be subject to a background check. This position will be filled at no greater than a LS-13 level. Open until filled. Screening of applicants will begin on October 19, 2009. Real Estate Attorney (VA# 10-005) The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) is charged with executing Mayor Adrian Fenty's economic development strategy. That means encouraging growth and investment across the District, providing and preserving affordable housing, attracting high quality retail to our neighborhoods and Center City and revitalizing our waterfronts. Our goal is to become a world-class, globally competitive city. The goal is to bring federal, nonprofit and private partners together to expand the District's tax bases, attract and retain businesses of all sizes, bring good-paying jobs for residents and strengthen business climate. DMPED manages a portfolio of economic development projects worth more than $13 billion. These projects, spread across every one of the District’s eight wards, vary in size from a $10 billion initiative to reclaim the long-neglected Anacostia Waterfront to small-scale neighborhood retail. Neighborhood Revitalization: DMPED has a number of programs and redevelopment projects aimed at rebuilding the District’s retail corridors and creating stable and vibrant neighborhoods. Business Incentives: DMPED offers a full-slate of tax and development incentives for businesses and nonprofit organizations of all sizes. These tools are designed not only to encourage new investment in the District’s neighborhoods and downtown core, but create an environment where organizations existing organizations can expand and prosper. New Opportunities and Community Benefits:  DMPED works hard to ensure that every District investment yields real benefits for residents and local businesses alike. That means projects must include job opportunities for residents, promote workforce development and create meaningful contracting and investment opportunities for local businesses. We leverage both private sector and government investments to improve our infrastructure and build first-class schools, libraries, recreation centers and parks. Connect Business and Government: DMPED coordinates a cluster of government agencies that regularly work with the business community. These agencies include the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs; Department of Employment Services; Department of Housing and Community Development; Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking; Department of Small and Local Business Development; Commission of Arts and Humanities; Office of Motion Picture and TV Development and the Office of Planning. The Commercial Division of the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia is seeking an attorney to assist in complex real estate transactions and acquisitions in support of various economic development and community revitalization initiatives of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development. The work will encompass negotiation and drafting of real estate disposition, development and finance agreements.   The successful candidate must have a law degree and must either be a member of or eligible for waiver into the District of Columbia Bar. If a candidate is selected and is not a member of the District of Columbia Bar, he/she must apply for membership and show proof of such prior to the commencement of employment. The candidate must also have a minimum of three years of experience in real estate acquisition and development. Candidates for the position may be subject to a background check. Open until filled. APPLICATION PROCEDURES – STAFF POSITIONS To be considered for one or more positions with the Office of the Attorney General, submit one application package, together with salary history and requirements, to: Attorney Hiring Committee Office of the Attorney General 441 4th Street, NW, Suite 1145 South Washington, DC 20001 CURRENT LAW SCHOOL STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES: We cannot actively consider you for an attorney position until you have passed the DC Bar or the Bar of another state and you are waiver eligible. Application Package 1.  A resume 2.  A cover letter, specifying the position(s) for which you wish to considered and your qualifications and skill for the position(s) 3.  A list of three or more professional references (include current phone numbers) 4.  A certificate of good standing and/or proof of eligibility to waive into the DC Bar (original copy with seal) 5.  A transcript from your law school, if you have been practicing less than 5 years 6.  A legal writing sample 7.  All applicants must have a completed Background Check Release Form*. 8.  A completed and signed DC 2000 employment application form  (Please note that you need not complete this application until later in the process and prior to hire.) 9.  A Completed EEO form (optional)* OR 10. Proof of Waiver Eligibility++   ++You are eligible to waive into the DC Bar if you: are a graduate of an accredited Law School, and are a member in Good Standing of a State Bar > 5 years OR are a graduate of an accredited Law School, and are a member in Good Standing of a State Bar < 5 years, and received a scaled MBE score of at least 133, and received a scaled MPRE score of at least 75; provide copy of scores with application Note: We do not accept electronic copies of the application packages. Please mail it to the above address. All positions are open until filled, unless otherwise specified. The Office of the Attorney General is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   * This document is presented in Portable Document Format (PDF). A PDF reader is required for viewing. Download a PDF Reader or Learn More About PDFs.