Attorney

FedWriters, Inc.•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

FWI is building a team to deliver professional and administrative support services for the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) in Washington, DC. As an Attorney, you will provide comprehensive legal support across your assigned CSOSA divisions — advising on government contracts, employment and labor law, ethics, FOIA, and Privacy Act matters, preparing and defending cases before EEOC, MSPB, FLRA, GAO, and Federal courts, all while protecting the agency's legal interests and ensuring compliance with applicable law. FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Active bar license (state, territory, or DC) — copy required upon request
Letter of Good Standing from applicable state bar association
Minimum 3 years practicing law in government or private sector
Experience in 2 or more of: government contracts, employment and labor law, FOIA, Privacy Act, Torts, Litigation, and Ethics
Prior litigation experience before MSPB, GAO, Court of Federal Claims, other administrative tribunals, and/or Federal District Court
Proficiency with complex internet and legal research databases
Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Responsibilities

Consult on CSOSA contracts and review/analyze current contracts for legal issues
Draft contract clauses, service level agreements, and other types of agreements
Provide the full gamut of legal services for litigation before EEOC, MSPB, FLRA, and State or Federal Courts
Perform pretrial preparation and case management
Develop and conduct annual and periodic ethics training; maintain, distribute, and collect financial disclosure reports
Advise on FOIA and Privacy Act interpretation, applicability, and compliance; draft opinions on complex FOIA questions