Appellate Litigation Fellow - Limited Telework (DC)

DC Department of Human Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 84,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia is seeking applicants for an Appellate Litigation Fellowship in the Office of the Solicitor General. The fellowship begins in August/September 2027 and requires at least one year of post‑JD experience by the start date.

The Fellow will assist with merits briefing and multistate litigation, including amicus curiae work in areas such as administrative law, constitutional law, consumer protection, and environmental law, with potential

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and an active bar membership.
• At least one year of post‑JD experience (which may include clerkships) by the time the fellowship begins.
• Exceptional legal research and writing skills.
• Strong oral advocacy skills.
• Appellate clerkship experience is strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assist with merits briefing and multistate litigation work.
• Engage in amicus curiae work across admin, constitutional, consumer and environmental law.
• Fellows may argue at least one case during the fellowship.

Skills

Exceptional legal research and writing

Strong oral advocacy

Education

J.D. degree and an active bar membership

Job description

The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia is seeking applicants for an Appellate Litigation Fellowship in the Office of the Solicitor General. The fellowship begins in August/September 2027 and requires at least one year of post‑JD experience by the start date.

The Fellow will assist with merits briefing and multistate litigation, including amicus curiae work in areas such as administrative law, constitutional law, consumer protection, and environmental law, with potential