Assistant Attorney General II, Major Crimes and Emerging Threats

Virginia Office of the Attorney General; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The Major Crimes & Emerging Threats (MCET) Section is the primary prosecutorial arm of the Office of the Attorney General. This position will be funded under a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) designation and service agreement.

The attorney will be based in the United States Attorney's Office, Eastern District, Alexandria, Virginia, focusing mainly on federal narcotics and major crime cases. The role requires extensive knowledge of state and federal criminal justice systems with

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited law school and be admitted to the Virginia State Bar.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant litigation experience including prosecutorial experience in Virginia and federal courts.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as written and oral communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and liaise with varying organizations.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute narcotics trafficking and major crime cases in federal court as the primary focus of the MCET Section.
• Participate in criminal investigations, prosecutions, and litigation as part of HIDTA-related assignments.
• Advise on related bills during Virginia’s legislative session.
• HIDTA service agreements typically last one year and are renewable.

Skills

Litigation experience

Prosecutorial experience

Grand jury experience

Strong communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Admitted to Virginia State Bar

Eligible for U.S. District Court admission

Job description

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.