Senior Assistant Attorney General, Employment

Virginia Office of the Attorney General; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Virginia Office of the Attorney General seeks an experienced civil litigation attorney to join the Trial Section’s Employment Unit as Senior Assistant Attorney General, offering public service, work-life balance, and a competitive benefits package.

Duties include defending the Commonwealth in state and federal courts on employment-related claims, performing legal research, drafting pleadings and briefs, conducting discovery, and representing clients in court and on appeal.

Qualifications

• Admission to the Virginia State Bar.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage a challenging caseload and work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Defend the Commonwealth in state and federal courts on employment-related claims.
• Perform legal research and draft pleadings, briefs, and memoranda.
• Manage discovery (including e-discovery) and motions practice.
• Advise clients, appear in court, and handle trial and appellate work.
• Provide mentorship and work collaboratively with other attorneys and staff.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Caseload management

Team collaboration

Education

Virginia State Bar admission

Job description

Title: Senior Assistant Attorney General, Employment

State Role Title: Senior Assistant Attorney General

Hiring Range: $110,000-132,000

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 Office of the Attorney General is seeking an experienced civil litigation attorney to serve as an Assistant/Senior Assistant Attorney General in the Trial Section’s Employment Unit. We offer the challenge and opportunity of public service, work-life balance, and an attractive compensation package inclusive of paid time off, paid holidays, health/dental/life insurance, retirement and more, including the opportunity to regularly work on new and unique matters.

Defending the Commonwealth of Virginia, its agencies, departments, officials and employees in state and federal courts against employment-related claims, and advising state agencies on employment-related matters. The job duties include legal research, preparing pleadings, strategizing defenses to claims, drafting briefs and legal memoranda, conducting all aspects of discovery including e-discovery, motions practice, providing legal advice to clients, court appearances, and trial and appellate work. Providing or receiving mentorship while working closely with other attorneys in the Unit and Section. Excellent opportunity to practice in a variety of areas without repetitive daily tasks and to obtain in-court experience. Work-life balance is emphasized and encouraged. Our attorneys come from a variety of litigation backgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications

• Admission to the Virginia State Bar required.
• The position requires exceptional written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in time management, the ability to manage a challenging caseload, a willingness to assist and supervise others.
• Candidates must also demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure and adjust priorities without close supervision.
• Ability to work independently, but also closely with a team of dedicated attorneys and staff in a collegial environment.

Additional Considerations

A minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years of civil litigation experience in federal or state court is preferred; similar litigation experience will be considered.