Assistant Attorney General, Education Section

Title: Assistant Attorney General, Education Section

State Role Title: Assistant Attorney General, Education Section

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law

Location: Office of the Attorney General

Agency Website: https://www.oag.state.va.us/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Office of the Attorney General is seeking an attorney. We offer the challenge and opportunity of public service, a professional environment, and competitive salaries and benefits. The attorney will provide representation and a wide variety of legal services to various education agencies reporting to the Secretary of Education.

It is anticipated that the attorney will handle a broad range of legal matters for various education agencies and boards. Together with other Section attorneys, this position will provide legal services to the Virginia Department of Education, and one or more of the following: the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, New College Institute, Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, Southern Virginia Higher Education Center, Frontier Culture Museum, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Science Museum of Virginia, Natural History Museum, and Gunston Hall. Serving as agency counsel requires advising decision-makers throughout the organization on the legal risks and obligations associated with their duties.

Counsel may also represent the agencies/institutions before regulatory bodies and to third parties in pre-litigation and transactional matters. Additionally, this individual will provide other legal services to the Commonwealth as directed the Office of the Attorney General. Some travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
  
• Admission to the Virginia State Bar or eligibility for admission by reciprocity
  
• A minimum of two years’ experience in the general practice of law preferably in a government, public interest, or litigation focused environment
  
• Proficient in legal research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to diverse audiences.
  
• Demonstrated ability to manage many projects/cases simultaneously and work under pressure

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. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in the general practice of law, particularly those candidates with experience in the representation of governmental agencies or in education law. This position will be based at the Office of the Attorney General in Richmond. Admission to the Virginia Bar is required before beginning employment. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Furthermore, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a broader legal initiatives across the Commonwealth as directed by the Office of the Attorney General.

Additional Considerations

For consideration, you must apply on-line at https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com. Submit a resume, cover letter, and a writing sample. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Special Instructions

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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.