ZemiTek ยท 2 days ago
Litigation Attorney - Mid
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$132K/yr - $168K/yr
4+ years expZemiTek, LLC is a Woman-Owned, SBA-certified 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business based in the Washington, DC metro area. They are seeking a Litigation Attorney-Mid to support the USAID Office of the General Counsel in providing legal advice and assistance in administrative and litigation matters, including drafting pleadings and coordinating with attorneys.
Information ServicesInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Provides support and assistance to attorneys representing USAID in federal and administrative litigation arising under the Contract Disputes Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, the False Claims Act, the Freedom of Information Act, and the Federal Tort Claims Act, among others
Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs
Review case materials, investigate facts, and gather relevant documents
Provide legal counsel on litigation preparation, risk assessment, and potential courses of action
Coordinate with paralegals and other attorneys to prepare case documents and research
Verify legal citations and references, ensuring accuracy and compliance with procedural requirements
Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including interagency partners
Perform other legal duties as assigned to support litigation and Agency objectives
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admitted to a state bar in good standing
four (4) to eight (8) years of relevant post-bar legal experience
Legal Research & Analysis
Legal Writing
Litigation Strategy
Oral Communication
Organization & Multitasking
Teamwork & Collaboration
Proficiency in Google Applications and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment and manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with senior officials and stakeholders
Eligible for a public trust clearance
Company
ZemiTek
Providing services internationally, ZemiTek partners with the Federal and State Government in order to help them achieve their mission.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Whitney Stockwell
Senior Program Analyst, USAID/DDI/Local, Faith, and Transformative Partnerships Hub at ZemiTek
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