Assistant Attorney General, Elections Section

Virginia Office of the Attorney General; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Office of the Attorney General is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for the Elections Section to provide legal counsel to the Virginia State Board of Elections. The role involves reviewing legislation, handling legal issues, and drafting opinions.

Ideal candidates will have at least eight years of relevant experience, strong legal analysis, and drafting skills, as well as admission to the Virginia State Bar. The work location is in Fairfax or Richmond, with potential travel required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of relevant experience, including first and second chair trial work in state and federal courts.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, oral, and technical drafting skills.
• Ability to analyze and manage complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and litigation services related to election programs.
• Review election-related legislation and respond to subpoenas.
• Draft official opinions for the Attorney General.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Legal writing skills

Analytical skills

Education

Admission to Virginia State Bar

Job description

Title

Assistant Attorney General, Elections Section (Election Special Counsel)

Role Summary

The attorney will serve as the agency counsel to the Virginia State Board of Elections and the Virginia Department of Elections, providing legal advice and litigation services related to its election programs and operations. Responsibilities include reviewing election‑related legislation, regulations, and policies; responding to subpoenas and FOIA requests; reviewing legal issues from constituents and the General Assembly; drafting official opinions for the Attorney General.

Work Location & Travel

Position based in Richmond or Fairfax, Virginia; if not based in Richmond, frequent travel to the Richmond headquarters may be required.

Reporting

Reports directly to the Deputy Attorney General for Commerce and Infrastructure.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience, including first and second chair trial work in both state and federal courts.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, oral, and technical drafting skills, and the ability to analyze and manage complex cases.
• Must be admitted to the Virginia State Bar, or able to waive in.

Inclusion Statement

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. Applicants may provide a VA AHP Letter or COD. Service‑Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer veteran status questions and submit disability documentation, if applicable, to obtain an AHP Letter. Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022 and February 29, 2024 can still use that COD for the Alternative Hiring Process.