Senior Contract Attorney - Litigation Support (Multiple Openings)

ZemiTek•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

ZemiTek, LLC is hiring a Senior Contract Attorney to support the USAID Office of the General Counsel (OGC), which provides advice and legal services on litigation, contracting, legislative, and administrative matters. The role requires deep expertise in litigation before federal courts and federal administrative forums. The attorney will work closely with OGC lawyers, provide authoritative legal opinions on complex or sensitive matters, and offer strategic guidance on legal risk management and compliance. The work includes preparing high-level legal memoranda, discovery requests and responses, and communicating with outside counsel and internal offices to meet litigation deadlines. The position also involves advising on novel or precedent-setting issues. The position is based in Washington, D.C., with a full-time schedule and a hybrid arrangement preferred; remote work is eligible. Core working hours are 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. EST. The starting salary range is $155,700–$199,675.91 per year, determined based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and education. The candidate must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.).
Admission to the bar in good standing.
At least eight years of substantive legal experience 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.
Ability to 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.
Ability to collaborate with team members to achieve shared goals.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing and shifting priorities, multitask, prioritize deadlines, and meet deadlines effectively.
Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced proficiency in Google Applications and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Must not have previous USAID experience for recruitment under this contract, as stated for applicants as of May 12, 2026 and moving forward.
Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced-level support and assistance to attorneys handling administrative and federal litigation throughout the life of a case.
Review case materials and search electronic and hardcopy files to become familiar with questions under consideration.
Conduct legal research as needed, including for opinions, briefs, and other legal documents.
Review legal documents to extract selected data and information relating to specific cases.
Draft and edit non-legal memoranda, research reports, and correspondence relating to cases.
Perform other duties as assigned.