Senior Assistant Attorney General II, Major Crimes and Emerging Threats

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); Vor Ort; USD 143.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Office of the Attorney General, Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks a Senior Assistant Attorney General II for the Major Crimes & Emerging Threats (MCET) Section. The position can be based in Richmond or a regional office, with potential detail to the U.S. Attorney's Office as a Special Assistant U.S.

Attorney, handling a federal/state caseload. The successful candidate will have extensive litigation experience, superior analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work independently

Qualifikationen

• Graduated from an accredited law school and admitted to Virginia State Bar.
• Minimum of twenty (20) years of relevant litigation experience including prosecutorial experience in Virginia and federal courts.
• 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.

Aufgaben

• Prosecute state and federal offenses in conjunction with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
• Provide legal advice to Virginia agencies and draft advisory opinions.
• Review legislation during sessions of the Virginia General Assembly and assist in investigations.

Kenntnisse

Advocacy

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Liaison with agencies

Ausbildung

J.D. from accredited law school

Virginia State Bar admission

Admission to U.S. District Court (or eligible)

Jobbeschreibung

Title: Senior Assistant Attorney General II, Major Crimes and Emerging Threats

State Role Title: Senior Assistant Attorney General

Hiring Range: $142,500-$150,075

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 can be based in Richmond or one of the OAG’s Regional Offices, with a possible detail to the U.S. Attorney’s Office as a Special Assistant United States Attorney. The position requires a highly motivated individual with extensive knowledge of the state and federal criminal justice systems and state government. The position offers the opportunity to handle their own caseload in which the incumbent will work in conjunction with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in the investigation and prosecution of state and federal offenses. Prosecutions will primarily focus on violent crime and firearm offenses and may include drug trafficking, sex-trafficking, and money-laundering. The position requires the ability to analyze and provide concise, appropriate, practical and accurate advice on legal issues. The position provides legal advice to key Virginia agencies. Additionally, the position is responsible for, among other MCET duties, assisting in the review and drafting of official advisory opinions of the Attorney General, analyzing requests for the investigation of elected officials, and reviewing legislation during sessions of the Virginia General Assembly.

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 twenty (20) 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.