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 District’s laws, works to protect and defend D.C. residents, and provides the highest level of independent legal advice and guidance to District of Columbia government agencies. This position is located in the Workers’ Rights and Antifraud Section of the Public Advocacy Division (PAD).

The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) is seeking an Assistant Chief in the Workers’ Rights and Antifraud Section of the Public Advocacy Division (PAD). The Public Advocacy Division manages the affirmative civil enforcement litigation of OAG to protect the public interest. In addition to workers’ rights and False Claims Act cases, PAD brings enforcement actions involving consumer protection, civil rights, housing, elder justice, nonprofit, and antitrust matters.

The Workers’ Rights and Antifraud Section investigates and litigates civil cases 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 brings civil cases to combat fraud against the District under the D.C. False Claims Act (FCA). In connection with this work, the Section partners with community groups, advocacy organizations, and District government agencies to identify and address employment law and FCA violations in the District.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Workers’ Rights and Antifraud Section Assistant Chief will assist with and be responsible for:

• Establishing priorities, policies, and procedures for WRAS;
• Managing the litigation work of the Office, including directly supervising lawyers, paraprofessionals, and administrative staff in the section, overseeing all phases of litigation and other program work, providing training and professional development opportunities, and evaluating performance;
• Leading and coordinating nationwide investigations with other Attorney General’s offices;
• Engaging the public on education through town hall meetings, media, and outreach materials, as well as reaching out to community and legal services groups to amplify OAG’s work;
• Developing legislative proposals to strengthen existing District of Columbia worker protection laws and, where necessary, commenting and/or testifying on pending legislation affecting District workers and FCA issues;
• Assisting in the management of an extensive worker and FCA complaint intake and mediation program;
• Advising the Attorney General, Chief Deputy Attorney General, First Assistant Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General of PAD, and other senior members at OAG on legal and policy issues related to workers’ rights and FCA issues; and
• Representing the Attorney General in meetings with high government officials.

Qualifications and Education

The candidate must have at least seven (7) years of civil litigation experience, including significant experience supervising legal work and the day-to-day activities of attorneys and support staff. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with litigating complex, discovery-heavy, fast-paced litigation matters. The candidate must excel in oral and written communication, project management, and legal writing and editing. The candidate must also have a creative orientation toward the law and bring innovative thinking to the ways in which OAG can expand its work to meet the needs of District residents. Ideally, the candidate should have substantive knowledge of relevant laws, policies, and practices relating to workers’ rights or FCA matters. We also value candidates with a demonstrated commitment to the District.

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

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Legal Supervisory Service (LX) – Regular

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: LX-0905-1

Salary: $124,568 to $160,000

Number of Vacancies:

One (1)

Tour of Duty:

Monday-Friday 8:15 am- 4:45 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 2401.

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 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, 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, and legal writing sample. 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. Additionally, please be sure to provide up-to-date references***

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