Assistant Attorney General, General Civil Unit

DHRM; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement

Job summary

The Office of the Attorney General in Virginia seeks an experienced civil litigation attorney to join the General Civil Unit as Assistant Attorney General. You'll defend state agencies and officials in state and federal courts, handling discovery, motions, briefs, and trial work.

This role offers public service, work-life balance, and a compensation package with paid time off, health/dental/life insurance, retirement, and more. Salary ranges from $91,000 to $145,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Requires admission to the Virginia State Bar.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to manage a challenging caseload and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Defend the Commonwealth and its agencies in state and federal courts.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, briefs, and memoranda.
• Manage discovery, including e-discovery; participate in motions practice.
• Provide legal advice to clients; appear in court; handle trial and appellate work.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with the Unit."

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Caseload management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Virginia State Bar admission

Job description

Title: Assistant Attorney General, General Civil Unit

State Role Title: Assistant Attorney General

Hiring Range: $91,000 - $145,000, 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 Office of the Attorney General is seeking an experienced civil litigation attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Trial Section’s General Civil Unit. We offer the challenge and opportunity of public service, work-life balance, and an attractive compensation package inclusive of paid time off, paid holidays, health/dental/life insurance, retirement and more, including the opportunity to regularly work on new and unique matters of statewide importance.

Defending the Commonwealth of Virginia, its agencies and departments, and its officials and employees in state and federal courts, litigating cases ranging from personal injury torts to alleged violations of constitutional rights. The representation includes legal research, preparing pleadings, drafting briefs and legal memoranda, conducting all aspects of discovery including e-discovery, motions practice, providing legal advice to clients, court appearances, and trial and appellate work – in addition to providing or receiving mentorship while working closely with other attorneys in the Unit. Excellent opportunity to practice in a variety of areas without repetitive daily tasks and obtain in-court experience. Work-life balance is emphasized and encouraged. Our attorneys come from a variety of litigation backgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications

• Admission to the Virginia State Bar required.
• The position requires exceptional written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in time management, the ability to manage a challenging caseload, and a willingness to assist and supervise others.
• Candidates must also demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure and adjust priorities without close supervision.
• Ability to work independently, but also closely with a team of dedicated attorneys and staff in a collegial environment.

Additional Considerations

A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of civil litigation experience in federal or state court is preferred; similar litigation experience will be considered.

Through this posting, we are seeking applicants at both junior and senior levels, with junior levels having a minimum of at least three years of practice. Salary is determined based on years of experience as a practicing attorney – starting around $91,000 for those having three years’ experience and ranging from approximately $125,000 to $145,000 for those with 15-20+ years of experience.

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.

Advertised: 28 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time