Lawyer - Mid at ZemiTek LLC

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

167538.16

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Employment Law, Federal Employment Rules, Grievance Procedures, Litigation Support, Contract Disputes Act, Administrative Procedure Act, False Claims Act, Freedom of Information Act, Federal Tort Claims Act, Legal Research, Document Review, Citation Verification, Drafting Legal Documents, Google Applications, Microsoft Office Suite, Investigations

Industry

International Trade and Development

Description

Who We Are 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. Position Description The USAID Office of the General Counsel (OGC) serves as the Agency's Chief Legal Office, providing advice on legislative, administrative, and program matters. OGC represents USAID in legal matters, including administrative and litigation, congressional investigations, and interagency legal coordination. Scope of Work The USAID Office of General Counsel is looking for licensed attorneys to handle employment law matters generally. If they have not already, these lawyers will need to familiarize themselves with federal employment rules, including grievance procedures. As needed, these lawyers will be expected to support litigation arising from non-personnel matters, including assisting in the representation of 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 (FOIA), and the Federal Tort Claims Act, among others. Location: Washington D.C.Work Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid preferred; remote eligible Starting Salary Range: $132,368 - $167,538.16 a year with the starting salary determined based on candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and education, in addition to budget availability. Clearance: Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance Core Working Hours: 1000-1500 EST Responsibilities Provides support and assistance to attorneys handling administrative and federal litigation throughout the life of a case; Reviews case materials to become familiar with questions under consideration; Searches for and summarizes relevant articles in trade magazines, law reviews, published studies, financial reports, and similar materials for use of attorneys in the preparation of opinions, briefs, and other legal documents; Prepares summary interview reports for the attorney's review; Reviews legal documents to extract selected data and information relating to specific case; Searches and extracts legal references in libraries and computerized data banks; Reviews case materials to become familiar with questions under consideration; Verifies citations and legal references on prepared legal documents; Drafts and edits non-legal memoranda, research reports, and correspondence relating to cases; and Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Qualifications Proficiency in the use of Google Applications and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point). Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing and shifting priorities. Ability to efficiently multitask and prioritize workload accordingly. 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 conduct investigations into general employee misconduct, including violations of federal government regulations and policies. Conduct research and analyze information to support decision-making. Prioritize work effectively to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats. Ability to handle, defend, and monitor responses to employee grievances, including drafting and timely submitting all responses. Eligible for a public trust clearance. Education Juris Doctor (J.D.), and admitted to a state bar in good standing, and possesses four to eight years of relevant post-bar legal experience. What We Believe 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 accommodations@zemitek.com.

Responsibilities

Attorneys will primarily handle employment law matters, including familiarizing themselves with federal employment rules and grievance procedures. They will also support litigation in non-personnel matters arising under various federal acts like the Contract Disputes Act and FOIA.