State of Virginia
Assistant Attorney General, Correctional LitigationPosted
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Job Description
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Title: Assistant Attorney General, Correctional Litigation
State Role Title: Assistant Attorney General
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law
Location: Office of the Attorney General
Agency Website: www.oag.state.va.us
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Office of the Attorney General ("OAG") is the Commonwealth's law firm. In addition to representing the interests of the people of Virginia, our clients are the Commonwealth's state agencies, boards, and commissions. We offer the challenge and opportunity of public service as well as an attractive compensation package including paid time off, paid holidays, health/dental/life insurance, retirement benefits and more.
The Correctional Litigation Section of the OAG is seeking an attorney to represent and advise the Virginia Department of Corrections, Department of Juvenile Justice, and Parole Board. As an attorney in the Correctional Litigation section, you will litigate cases instate and federal courts involving alleged violations of inmates' constitutional rights- including freedom of speech, religious freedoms, excessive force, and due process- as well as claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Virginia Tort Claims Act. This position offers some opportunity for comminuted appellate work on cases appealed following final disposition in the trial court. Apart from litigation, you will advise out client agencies on emerging issues in the law as well as on responses to ancillary matters such as subpoena duces tecum and Freedom of Information Act requests. As with all positions, other duties as necessary or appropriate may also be assigned. this position presents and exciting and rewarding opportunity for the right candidate to be apart of a dynamic team and to perform a valuable public service.
This position reports to the Deputy Section Chief and can be based of the Richmond, Abingdon, Fairfax, or Hampton Roads Office. Some overnight travel is required.
Minimum Qualifications
* Admission to the Virginia State Bar,
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills,
* Proficiency in time management,
* The ability to work well under pressure and adjust priorities without close supervision,
* A willingness to assist and supervise others,
* The ability to think outside the box and apply common- sense, and
* The flexibility to work both independently and as a team member.
Additional Considerations
Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:
* Cover Letter addressed to Legal Recruitment - Please indicate why you are interested in this specific position and what makes you a strong candidate.
* Resume
* Legal Writing Sample - Please submit a writing sample that reflects your legal advocacy skills. Court filings, such as briefs filed in the state or federal court, are acceptable. Please indicate whether you were the primary drafter of a specific section and/ or whether the sample reflects comments or edits from other others.
* Law School Transcript - Please submit a transcript if you have less that two (2) years of post law school legal experience.
Special Instructions
Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website (https://www.jobs.virginia.gov) to submit your application. Applications sent to the Help Personnel email address will not be reviewed for the hiring process. We do not entertain phone calls or emails inquiring about application status; instead, please login to the PageUp/RMS system for updates on your application's status.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 804-786-2071
Email: helppersonnel@oag.state.va.us
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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