Staff attorneys in the Trial Division zealously represent adults in criminal proceedings in the District of Columbia Superior Court (Superior Court) and children in delinquency matters. Attorneys are assigned to specific levels of cases, based on experience and performance. Those case levels are juvenile, general felony, serious felony and felony I.

As specialists who participate in complex litigation, PDS trial attorneys are expected to handle all phases of litigation in the D.C. Superior Court, including demanding and reviewing discovery, conducting legal research and analysis, writing briefs, motions and other legal documents, attending court conferences, arguing motions and conducting trials. As part of their work, attorneys communicate regularly with clients, both in the community and at the D.C. Jail and the Central Treatment Facility. Trial attorneys work on individual and co-counseled cases and direct teams that include investigators, interns and law clerks. Due to the nature of the work, trial attorneys are often required to work nights, weekends and other non-traditional schedules.

This is not a remote location position.

Consolidate and submit the following materials as a single PDF: (1) a cover letter explaining why you want to be a trial attorney at PDS, (2) a resume, (3) a list of three references and how they can evaluate your skills, (4) a redacted list of your three most recent felony jury trials (include an explanation of the charges, legal issues raised, motions filed, and any use of scientific evidence and/or expert witnesses). If you are not a member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar, address your eligibility for admission in the 'notes' section of the application.