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DC Department of Human Resources · 2 weeks ago

Trial Attorney (January 2027 – January 2028 Charles F.C. Ruff Fellowship)

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$69K/yr - $69K/yr

The DC Department of Human Resources is offering the Ruff Fellowship, named in honor of Charles F.C. Ruff, for a one-year term in the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia. The fellowship provides recipients the opportunity to serve as lawyers in various divisions of OAG, engaging in significant legal work including litigation and public advocacy.

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Responsibilities

Serve as lawyers in one of OAG’s components: Immediate Office of the Attorney General; Civil Litigation Division; Public Advocacy Division; Legal Counsel Division; Office of the Solicitor General; Commercial Division; Public Safety Division; Family Services Division

Provide legal representation in defensive civil and constitutional litigation, including torts, contract, civil rights, and class action cases

Engage in affirmative litigation in areas including antitrust law, environmental law, and wage theft

Handle appeals of civil and criminal judgments

Manage child abuse and neglect cases, adult criminal and juvenile delinquency proceedings, antifraud and consumer protection matters

Conduct civil enforcement of regulations, housing and community development, real estate and land use issues, child support enforcement, employment law, domestic violence and mental health matters, public works and utilities matters, and reviews of legislation and rulemaking

Qualification

Membership in state barMultistate Professional Responsibility ExaminationOral communication skillsWritten communication skillsCommitment to public serviceInterpersonal skills

Required

Membership in good standing in a state bar

Passage of the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Commitment to public service

Candidates who take an out-of-state bar exam must be sworn into a bar by the start date of January 11, 2027

Adherence to the requirements of their respective law school to remain under consideration

Benefits

Loan Repayment Assistance Program

Company

DC Department of Human Resources

At the District of Columbia’s Department of Human Resources, we believe that people are the heart of public service.

Founded in 1975

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

10001+ employees

http://dchr.dc.gov

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Absala Mengestab

Chief Information Officer

Kristina Savoy

Chief Learning Officer

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