Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Appeals

Virginia Office of the Attorney General; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Office of the Attorney General is seeking an Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Appeals to represent the Commonwealth in criminal appeals and handle habeas corpus matters in state and federal courts.

The role requires strong written and oral advocacy, as well as the ability to analyze complex criminal law issues and contribute to legislative discussions.

Qualifications

• Excellent legal writing, research, and oral communication skills.
• At least one year as a licensed attorney; 1–3 years of clerk/trial/appellate experience desirable.
• Graduated from an accredited law school and admitted to the Virginia State Bar or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Commonwealth in criminal appeals in the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Virginia.
• Handle habeas corpus and other post-trial litigation at all judicial levels in state and federal courts.
• Some overnight travel will be required.
• Provide advice on criminal law and procedure, including legislative issues before the Virginia General Assembly.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Oral communication

Analytical ability

Judgment maturity

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Virginia Bar admission

Job description

Title: Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Appeals

State Role Title: Assistant Attorney General

Hiring Range: $73,500-$119,700

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

• Responsibilities include representing the Commonwealth in criminal appeals in the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Virginia.
• In addition, this attorney will handle habeas corpus and other post-trial litigation at all judicial levels in both state and federal courts.
• Some overnight travel will be required.
• Duties also include advice and assistance on other matters related to criminal law and procedure, including legislative issues before the Virginia General Assembly.

Minimum Qualifications

• The candidate should have a good academic record, as well as demonstrated excellent legal writing, research and oral communication skills, and possess superior analytical ability, objectivity and maturity of judgment.
• At least one year of experience as a licensed attorney is required and one to three years of judicial law clerk, trial or appellate experience is highly desirable.
• Applicants must have graduated from an accredited law school and be admitted to the Virginia State Bar or eligible for admission.

Contact Information

Name: OAG Recruitment

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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.