Job Description
Organization: Virginia Office of the Attorney General
Position: Assistant Attorney General/Special Assistant United States Attorney
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, including prosecutorial experience in Virginia and/or in federal courts
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Benefits: Competitive salaries and benefits package
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Department: Criminal Justice and Public Safety Division
Role: Prosecutor and cross-designated Special Assistant United States Attorney
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a prosecutor within the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Division of the Virginia Office of the Attorney General - Cross-designated as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond Division - Report to both the Chief of the Major Crimes and Emerging Threats Section of the Virginia Office of the Attorney General and the Managing Assistant United States Attorney of the USAO's Richmond Criminal Division - Handle violent crime prosecutions in collaboration with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies - Prosecute cases primarily focused on violent crime and firearm offenses, with the possibility of also handling drug trafficking, sex-trafficking, and money-laundering cases - Provide concise, practical, and accurate legal advice on complex issues - Assist in the review and drafting of official advisory opinions of the Attorney General - Review legislation during sessions of the Virginia General Assembly
Qualifications:
- Must be a United States citizen - Graduated from an accredited law school - Admitted to the Virginia State Bar or eligible for admission - Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills - Good judgment - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Ability to analyze and manage complex cases - Satisfactory pre-employment adjudication required - Continued employment subject to favorable background investigation
Application Requirements:
- Cover letter - Resume - Writing sample - Law school transcript (required for attorney candidates with less than 5 years of practice experience)
Special Considerations:
- Preferred minimum 5 years of relevant experience, including prosecutorial experience in Virginia and/or federal courts - Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process - Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to submit disability documentation to obtain AHP Letter - Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce
The Virginia Office of the Attorney General is seeking a qualified attorney to serve as a prosecutor within its Criminal Justice and Public Safety Division, who will also be cross-designated as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond Division. This is a full-time, salaried position with competitive salaries and benefits. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, including prosecutorial experience in Virginia and/or federal courts.
The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Division is the primary prosecutorial arm of the Office of the Attorney General. This cross-designated position will report to both the Chief of the Major Crimes and Emerging Threats Section of the Virginia Office of the Attorney General and the Managing Assistant United States Attorney of the USAO's Richmond Criminal Division. The position is responsible for handling violent crime prosecutions in collaboration with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, with a focus on violent crime and firearm offenses. Additional cases may include drug trafficking, sex-trafficking, and money-laundering. The position requires extensive knowledge of the state and federal criminal justice systems and state government, as well as the ability to provide concise and accurate legal advice on complex issues. The position also involves assisting in the review and drafting of official advisory opinions of the Attorney General and reviewing legislation during sessions of the Virginia General Assembly.
Applicants must be a United States citizen, have graduated from an accredited law school, and be admitted to the Virginia State Bar or eligible for admission. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, good judgment, and excellent written and oral communication skills. They must also be able to analyze and manage complex cases. An appointment to this position is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication, and continued employment is subject to a favorable background investigation.
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. Service-Connected Veterans are also encouraged to submit disability documentation to obtain an AHP Letter. Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce.
Title: Assistant Attorney General/Special Assistant United States Attorney
H1: Join Our Team as a Prosecutor and Cross-Designated Special Assistant United States Attorney
H2: Seeking Experienced Attorney for Cross-Designated Position with Competitive Salary and Benefits
The Virginia Office of the Attorney General is hiring a qualified attorney for the position of Assistant Attorney General/Special Assistant United States Attorney. This is a full-time, salaried position with competitive salaries and benefits. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, including prosecutorial experience in Virginia and/or federal courts.
Role: Prosecutor and Cross-Designated Special Assistant United States Attorney
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Department: Criminal Justice and Public Safety Division
Responsibilities:
- Handle violent crime prosecutions in collaboration with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies - Prosecute cases primarily focused on violent crime and firearm offenses, with the possibility of also handling drug trafficking, sex-trafficking, and money-laundering cases - Provide concise, practical, and accurate legal advice on complex issues - Assist in the review and drafting of official advisory opinions of the Attorney General - Review legislation during sessions of the Virginia General Assembly
Qualifications:
- Must be a United States citizen - Graduated from an accredited law school - Admitted to the Virginia State Bar or eligible for admission - Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills - Good judgment - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Ability to analyze and manage complex cases - Satisfactory pre-employment adjudication required - Continued employment subject to favorable background
