Assistant Attorney General, Major Crimes & Emerging Threats

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for Major Crimes & Emerging Threats in the Office of the Attorney General. The role focuses on federal prosecutions, narcotics trafficking cases, and related major crimes in federal court, with state court work as needed.

The attorney will also advise on legislation during Virginia’s session and collaborate with various agencies. Strong litigation experience and state/federal criminal justice knowledge are essential.

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 work in Virginia and federal courts.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; strong written and oral communication; ability to analyze and manage complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute narcotics trafficking and major crime cases in federal court; handle related state cases when needed.
• Advise on relevant bills during Virginia’s legislative session.
• Serve as liaison with multiple organizations; manage investigations and grand jury work.

Skills

HIDTA experience

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Education

Law degree

Bar admission (Virginia)

US District Court eligibility

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.

Contact Information

Name: OAG Recruitment

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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.