Assistant Attorney General, Major Crimes & Emerging Threats

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Litigation experience

Prosecutorial experience

Communication skills

Independent work

Liaison with agencies

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited law school)

Job description

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.