Senior Contract Attorney - Litigation Support - Washington, DC (Multiple Openings)

ZemiTek; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) and matching

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

ZemiTek, LLC, a Washington, DC–area company, is seeking a Senior Contract Attorney – Litigation Support to provide expert guidance on federal litigation matters for the USAID Office of the General Counsel. You will draft legal memoranda, briefs, and discovery, coordinate with DoJ and outside counsel, and guide risk management in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a J.D., admission to the bar, and at least eight years of federal practice experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. admitted to the bar in good standing.
• Minimum eight years of substantive federal practice experience.
• Experience before U.S. District Courts, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, EEOC or MSPB.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced litigation support to attorneys handling federal proceedings.
• Review case materials and prepare memoranda, briefs and other documents.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests/responses and correspondence with outside counsel.
• Research and analyze information to support decision-making.
• Maintain effective relationships with management and support staff.
• Meet litigation deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Litigation experience

Federal practice

Legal writing

Communication

Google Apps

MS Office

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Google Apps

Microsoft Office

Job description

ZemiTek, LLC is a Woman-Owned, SBA-certified 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) based in the Washington, DC metro area. We have a strong record delivering innovative and high-quality solutions. Since 2007, ZemiTek has provided technical assistance, project management, information technology (IT), knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation, training and learning development, and institutional support services.

Location Washington D.C.

Work Schedule Full-time, Hybrid preferred; remote eligible

Starting Salary Range $155,700 - $199,675.91 a year with the starting salary determined based on candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and education.

Clearance Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Core Working Hours 1000-1500 EST

The USAID Office of the General Counsel (OGC) advice and legal services on litigation, contracting, legislative and administrative matters is seeking a Senior Contract Attorney - Ligitation Support.

The position requires deep expertise in litigation before federal courts and administrative forums within the Federal Government. The Senior Contract Attorney - Litigation Support works closely with other OGC lawyers to provide authoritative legal opinions on complex or sensitive matters and in offering strategic guidance on legal risk management and compliance. This role includes the preparation of high-level legal memoranda, discovery requests and responses and communication with outside counsel, e.g. DoJ, and internal offices to meet litigation deadlines. It demands a strong command of government legal processes and the ability to provide advice regarding novel or precedent-setting issues.

• Provides advanced level support and assistance to attorneys handling administrative and federal litigation throughout the life of a case;
• Reviews case materials and searches electronic hardcopy files to become familiar with questions under consideration;
• Conducts legal research as needed, including in the preparation of opinions, briefs, and other legal documents;
• Reviews legal documents to extract selected data and information relating to specific cases;
• Drafts and edits non-legal memoranda, research reports, and correspondence relating to cases; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.), is admitted to the bar in good standing and has a minimum of eight years of substantive legal experiences in federal practice areas, including handling cases before U.S. District Courts, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, EEOC or MSPB.
• Ability to handle, defend and monitor responses to cases, including drafting timely pleadings and correspondence with outside counsel as needed;
• Conduct research and analyze information to support decision-making;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and interact with people at all management and support levels;
• Collaborate with team members to achieve shared goals;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing and shifting priorities, to effectively multitask, prioritize deadlines and effectively meet deadlines;
• Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats;
• Advanced level of proficiency in the use of Google Applications and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); and

Note to Applicants The contractor must preclude anyone with USAID experience from recruitment.

ZemiTek offers exciting opportunities for professional growth, and generous benefits including Paid Parental Leave (after 6 months of work), medical, dental and vision benefits, paid time off, 401(k) and 401(k) match, life insurance and disability benefits, as well as performance-based compensation.

ZemiTek is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, ZemiTek will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].