GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

 

POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

ANNOUNCEMENT NO:       #19-008

POSITION TITLE:  

TRIAL ATTORNEY

(Specialty Courts Prosecutor)

POSITION GRADE & SERIES: 

LS 13/1 to 14/1

SALARY RANGE:   $98,362 – $116,228

 

Salary in this range will be based on a multitude of factors including applicable rules, regulations and guidelines. 

OPENING DATE:   December 6, 2018

CLOSING DATE:   December 27, 2018

DURATION OF APPOINTMENT: Permanent

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open to the Public

WORKSITE LOCATION:

Office of the Attorney General

   for the District of Columbia

Public Safety Division

Criminal Section

441 4th Street NW

Washington, DC 20001

NO. OF VACANCIES:  One (1)

This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by AFGE Local 1403. If you opt to join the union, and consent, a service fee will be paid through direct payroll deduction.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:   The Public Safety Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) for the District of Columbia believes that the challenges that face the criminal justice system today require innovative and unique solutions.  With the prevalence of substance abuse and mental health disorders among those in the adult criminal system, expansion of rehabilitation and treatment options are a priority.  OAG refers a significant number of its adult criminal cases to the Superior Court for the District of Columbia’s Drug Court and Mental Health Community Court.  Many low-level offenders are also diverted to employment and education programs as an alternative to prosecution.  OAG seeks a trial attorney for the Criminal Section who is a team player and highly motivated to further strengthen and coordinate these specialty courts and diversion efforts. 

The Criminal Section prosecutes adults who commit certain types of offenses within the District of Columbia, including all adult misdemeanor traffic and quality of life offenses.  Specifically, the Section prosecutes all alcohol and drug impaired driving cases, certain firearm offenses, quality of life offenses such as disorderly conduct, as well as tax and welfare fraud matters.  Duties include screening arrests for diversion eligibility, coordinating referrals, formulating appropriate plea offers to defense attorneys, and representing OAG both in these specialty courts and in meetings among the various stakeholders involved in these diversion efforts.  The Public Safety Division’s management is dedicated to extensive training and attentive support for its Assistant Attorneys General, providing an atmosphere where their prosecutors learn to exercise discretion and sound judgment and can grow into strong, ethical, and confident trial attorneys.                                                                  

QUALIFICATIONS:  The candidate must have 5-10 years of trial experience, the ability to work across disciplines, and the ability to work with a high degree of independence.  The ideal candidate should also have a demonstrated commitment to work in the area of prosecution, with a sincere passion for seeking justice. 

ELIGIBILITY:  The successful candidate must have a law degree and be an active member in good standing of the bar of any jurisdiction.  If not a member of the District of Columbia Bar, the candidate 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. 

OTHER INFORMATION:  The selected candidate will be subject to a background investigation including reference checks.

Please see attachment below for details.