Job Summary
Located in the nation’s 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 District’s government agencies and protects the interests of the District’s residents. This position is located in the Antitrust and Nonprofit Enforcement Section of the Public Advocacy Division.
The Public Advocacy Division (PAD) investigates and litigates affirmative civil cases aimed at protecting the public interest. The Antitrust and Nonprofit Enforcement Section is one of five sections within PAD and focuses on investigating and litigating cases under the antitrust and nonprofit laws to protect the public from anticompetitive conduct and the failure of nonprofits to serve their public purposes. The Section prosecutes a wide range of cases, including cases seeking damages or injunctive relief for violations of the antitrust and nonprofit and charities laws.
Description Of Duties
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) for the District of Columbia is seeking a Paralegal Specialist to work in the Public Advocacy Division, Antitrust and Nonprofit Enforcement Section. The Paralegal Specialist will work on antitrust and nonprofit matters based on the Section’s needs and the Paralegal Specialist’s interests and skills.
The Paralegal Specialist will be responsible for the following including but not limited to:
To be creditable, at least one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. If a candidate is lacking in specific experience they still must be able to perform within 6 months of entering duty, the following duties: 1) analyze and evaluate fact patterns, legal decisions, and case files to identify relevant issues and potential evidence, for new and existing cases; 2) conduct legal research concerning precedents and past court decisions; composing legal briefs, summaries of analysis and decisions, and pre-trial documents for investigations; 3) interview witnesses and various individuals who can provide insight into cases under review; 4) prepare evidence and documents to support recommendations; 5) utilize a variety of electronic legal research tools or document review platforms; or 6) complete college-level or higher coursework in economics or statistics. Antitrust or nonprofit experience is preferred but not required.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
None
WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT: The work is performed in a normal office or courtroom setting.
Other Significant Factors
Type of Appointment: Career Service (CS) – Regular
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0950-11
Salary: $74,893 - $91,735; salary is based on available funding for this position
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 AFSCME Local 2401.
RESIDENCY PREFERENCE: 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.
OFFICIAL JOB OFFERS ARE TO BE MADE ONLY BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES SECTION OF THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Located in the nation’s 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 District’s government agencies and protects the interests of the District’s residents. This position is located in the Antitrust and Nonprofit Enforcement Section of the Public Advocacy Division.
The Public Advocacy Division (PAD) investigates and litigates affirmative civil cases aimed at protecting the public interest. The Antitrust and Nonprofit Enforcement Section is one of five sections within PAD and focuses on investigating and litigating cases under the antitrust and nonprofit laws to protect the public from anticompetitive conduct and the failure of nonprofits to serve their public purposes. The Section prosecutes a wide range of cases, including cases seeking damages or injunctive relief for violations of the antitrust and nonprofit and charities laws.
Description Of Duties
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) for the District of Columbia is seeking a Paralegal Specialist to work in the Public Advocacy Division, Antitrust and Nonprofit Enforcement Section. The Paralegal Specialist will work on antitrust and nonprofit matters based on the Section’s needs and the Paralegal Specialist’s interests and skills.
The Paralegal Specialist will be responsible for the following including but not limited to:
- Providing assistance to attorneys with the preparation of case files including the preparation of discovery materials to be provided to litigants, the preparation of subpoenas and court filings, and requesting and obtaining necessary documents and information from outside agencies.
- Preparing a variety of legal documents, including litigation hold letters, written discovery requests and responses, privilege logs, and indexes. Performs legal research, including search of statutes, regulations, legislative history, case law and other legal authorities applicable to particular legal matters.
- Reviews, analyzes, and organize facts, documents and other evidence, including analyzing a variety of fact patterns for potential antitrust or nonprofit issues. Handles sensitive information, confidential information, and information subject to the attorney client privilege, the attorney work product privilege, and various agency privileges.
- Assists the attorneys in the preparation of government and expert witnesses for trial. Prepares trial notebooks, schedules witness conferences; prepares trial subpoenas; summarizes deposition transcripts; drafts and, if qualified, cite-checks legal documents and pleadings; prepares and organizes exhibits.
- Attends trial and assists the attorneys as needed. Investigates and becomes familiar with the facts of assigned cases. Establishes and maintains an effective system of monitoring and tracking cases to ensure compliance with all internal and judicially imposed relevant deadlines.
- Identifies, defines, and analyzes operational problems and pose options and alternatives to existing procedures.
- Attends meetings where relevant legal and factual issues are discussed.
To be creditable, at least one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. If a candidate is lacking in specific experience they still must be able to perform within 6 months of entering duty, the following duties: 1) analyze and evaluate fact patterns, legal decisions, and case files to identify relevant issues and potential evidence, for new and existing cases; 2) conduct legal research concerning precedents and past court decisions; composing legal briefs, summaries of analysis and decisions, and pre-trial documents for investigations; 3) interview witnesses and various individuals who can provide insight into cases under review; 4) prepare evidence and documents to support recommendations; 5) utilize a variety of electronic legal research tools or document review platforms; or 6) complete college-level or higher coursework in economics or statistics. Antitrust or nonprofit experience is preferred but not required.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
None
WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT: The work is performed in a normal office or courtroom setting.
Other Significant Factors
Type of Appointment: Career Service (CS) – Regular
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0950-11
Salary: $74,893 - $91,735; salary is based on available funding for this position
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 AFSCME Local 2401.
RESIDENCY PREFERENCE: 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.
OFFICIAL JOB OFFERS ARE TO BE MADE ONLY BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES SECTION OF THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL