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.

USAID promotes democratic values, advances global peace and prosperity, and delivers international development and disaster assistance worldwide. The 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.

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 defense 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, and the Federal Tort Claims Act, among others.

Location: Washington, DC
Work Type: Full-time/Hybrid
Salary Range: $132,368.00 - $163,452.94 annually (starting salary determined based on candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and education)
Clearance: Ability to obtain a Secret clearance; Active Secret clearance preferred. 

Accepting applications through August 28, 2025, or until the position has been filled.

• 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.

Strong Skill Sets Needed

• Research and Analytical Skills
• Organization and Multitasking
• Time Management and Prioritization
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Oral and Written Communication

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.
• Ability to conduct investigations into general employee misconduct, including violations of federal government regulations and policies.
• Ability to handle, defend, and monitor responses to employee grievances, including drafting and timely submitting all responses.
• U.S. citizen eligible to obtain a secret level security 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.

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.