Public Sector Civil Litigator - Assistant Attorney General

Virginia Office of the Attorney General; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Attorney General in Virginia is seeking an experienced civil litigation attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Trial Section's General Civil Unit. We offer public service, work-life balance, and an attractive compensation package including paid time off, health/dental/life insurance, retirement and more.

Responsibilities include defending the Commonwealth in state and federal courts, handling a range of matters from personal injury to constitutional rights,

Qualifications

• Admission to the Virginia State Bar is required.
• Ability to manage a challenging caseload with strong written and verbal skills.
• Willingness to supervise others and work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Defend the Commonwealth of Virginia and its agencies in state and federal courts.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, briefs, and memos, and handle discovery.
• Appear in court and contribute to trial and appellate work while mentoring others.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Caseload management

Teamwork

Education

Virginia State Bar admission

Job description

The Office of the Attorney General in Virginia is seeking an experienced civil litigation attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Trial Section's General Civil Unit. We offer public service, work-life balance, and an attractive compensation package including paid time off, health/dental/life insurance, retirement and more.

Responsibilities include defending the Commonwealth in state and federal courts, handling a range of matters from personal injury to constitutional rights,