Assistant Attorney General II, Major Crimes and Emerging Threats

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Alexandria (VA); Vor Ort; USD 91.000 - 98.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Major Crimes & Emerging Threats (MCET) Section of the Office of the Attorney General seeks an Assistant Attorney General to prosecute narcotics trafficking and major crime cases in federal court. This HIDTA-designated position is based in Alexandria, Virginia, under a service agreement with the U.S.

Attorney's Office in the Eastern District of Virginia. Qualified candidates will have a law degree, admission to the Virginia Bar (and to the U.S.

Qualifikationen

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Virginia State Bar; US District Court admission may be required or eligible.
• 3–5 years of litigation experience, including prosecutorial work in Virginia and federal courts.

Aufgaben

• The attorney will prosecute narcotics trafficking and major crime cases in federal court, with possible state court work.
• Advise on related bills during Virginia’s legislative session and handle MCET duties.
• Liaise with various organizations and manage complex cases with independence.

Kenntnisse

Litigation experience

Prosecutorial experience

Communication skills

Independent work

Liaison with agencies

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited law school)

Jobbeschreibung

Title: Assistant Attorney General, Major Crimes and Emerging Threats

State Role Title: Assistant Attorney General

Hiring Range: $91,450-$98,075

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 Major Crimes & Emerging Threats (MCET) Section is the primary prosecutorial arm of the Office of the Attorney General. This position will be funded as part of a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) designation and service agreement. This position will be based in the United States Attorney's Office, Eastern District, Alexandria, Virginia. The majority of the attorney’s time will be devoted to criminal investigations, prosecutions, and litigation of narcotics trafficking and related major crime cases in federal court. As needed, the attorney may also prosecute crimes in state court and handle other MCET duties. Attorney also advises on related bills during Virginia’s legislative session. This position requires extensive knowledge of state and federal criminal justice systems and prosecuting crimes involving Drug Trafficking Organizations. HIDTA service agreements last for one year and are typically renewable.

Minimum Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited law school and be admitted to the Virginia State Bar. The candidate will also be admitted to or eligible for admission to the United States District Court.


• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three to five (3-5) years of relevant litigation experience including prosecutorial experience in Virginia and federal courts as well as experience conducting criminal investigations through grand juries.


• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are required as well as excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to analyze and manage complex cases.


• An ability to work independently and serve as a liaison with varying organizations is essential.

Additional Considerations

N/A

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.