Assistant Attorney General, Major Crimes & Emerging Threats

Attorney General & Dept of Law; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Attorney General & Dept of Law in Alexandria, VA seeks an Assistant Attorney General for Major Crimes & Emerging Threats. The role focuses on federal prosecutions, narcotics trafficking cases, and related litigation within the HIDTA framework.

The attorney will handle investigations, coordinate with the U.S. Attorney's Office, and may assist on Virginia legislation during sessions. Requires Virginia Bar admission and 3–5 years of prosecutorial experience.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited law school and admitted to the Virginia State Bar.
• Admitted to or eligible for admission to the United States District Court.
• 3–5 years of relevant litigation experience including prosecutorial experience in Virginia and federal courts.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and excellent written and oral communication; ability to analyze and manage complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Handle criminal investigations, prosecutions, and litigation of narcotics trafficking and related major crime cases in federal court.
• May prosecute crimes in state court as needed and advise on related bills during Virginia’s legislative session.
• Work under HIDTA designation; serve as liaison with various organizations; potential renewal of HIDTA service agreements.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Liaison capability

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Virginia State Bar admission

Admission to U.S. District Court or eligible

Job description

Title: Assistant Attorney General, Major Crimes & 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.