Associate System Counsel, Virginia Community College System

Title: Associate System Counsel, Virginia Community College System

State Role Title: Assistant Attorney General

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law

Location: Virginia Community College System

Agency Website: www.oag.state.va.us

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The attorney, based in the Virginia Community College System Office in Richmond, Virginia, will serve the Attorney General under the direction of the Chief of the Education Section and the System Counsel, and will provide representation and a variety of legal services to the Virginia Community College System. The System is comprised of 23 community colleges on 40 campuses, a System Office, and a Shared Services Center.

The attorney will handle a range of legal matters, serving all community colleges of the System, the System Office, and the Shared Services Center in coordination with the other attorneys in the Office of the System Counsel. Legal areas of emphasis include real estate transactions, construction, information technology, procurement, and other transactional matters. Additionally, the individual will provide legal services to the System and the Commonwealth as directed by the System Counsel and the Office of the Attorney General.

Minimum Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have excellent analytical abilities and written and oral communication skills and be able to respond to legal requests in a timely fashion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are also required.
• High level organizational skills and an ability to manage many projects simultaneously and work under pressure are required.

Additional Considerations

• It is preferred that the attorney have a minimum of five years’ experience in real estate transactions and construction, or a minimum of five years’ experience in the service of state agencies or institutions.
• Preference will be given to applicants with specific experience related to higher education institutions.

Special Instructions

Must be admitted to the Virginia State Bar or eligible for immediate admission. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-786-2071

Email: recruitment@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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.