Assistant Attorney General

1-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

## Job Opportunity: Assistant Attorney General

The Attorney General & Dept of Law in Virginia is seeking a qualified attorney to work in the Criminal Appeals Section of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Division. This posting will fill multiple vacancies. This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional team environment and serve the public.

**Minimum Qualifications**

The candidate should have a good academic record, as well as demonstrated excellent legal writing, research and oral communication skills, and possess superior analytical ability, objectivity and maturity of judgment. At least one year of experience as a licensed attorney is required and one to three years of judicial law clerk, trial or appellate experience is highly desirable. Applicants must have graduated from an accredited law school and be admitted to the Virginia State Bar.

**Hiring Range:** Commensurate with experience

**Location:** Office of the Attorney General

**Agency Website:** /

**Recruitment Type:** General Public - G

**Job Duties:**

- Representing the Commonwealth in criminal appeals in the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Virginia.
- Handling habeas corpus and other post-trial litigation at all judicial levels in both state and federal courts.
- Overnight travel may be required.
- Providing advice and assistance on other matters related to criminal law and procedure, including legislative issues before the Virginia General Assembly.

**Preferred Qualifications:** None

**Special Instructions:**

- RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully.
- The following application materials are required: Cover Letter, Resume, Writing Sample, and Law School Transcript (REQUIRED FOR ATTORNEY CANDIDATES WITH LESS THAN FIVE (5) YEARS OF PRACTICE EXPERIENCE).
- A criminal background check will be conducted on successful candidate.
- Please apply on-line at .
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The Attorney General & Dept of Law in Virginia is offering an excellent opportunity for a qualified attorney to join their Criminal Appeals Section of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Division. The successful candidate will be responsible for representing the Commonwealth in criminal appeals, handling habeas corpus and other post-trial litigation, as well as providing advice and assistance on other matters related to criminal law and procedure.

The candidate should have a good academic record, as well as demonstrated excellent legal writing, research and oral communication skills, and possess superior analytical ability, objectivity and maturity of judgment. At least one year of experience as a licensed attorney is required, and one to three years of judicial law clerk, trial or appellate experience is highly desirable. Applicants must have graduated from an accredited law school and be admitted to the Virginia State Bar.

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

To be considered for this opportunity, a complete application, including all previous employment, with job duties listed, supervisory contacts and education is required. Blank fields and “See Attached Resume” will not be accepted. No exceptions. Failure to complete any section of the application may result in disqualification.

Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. Additionally, applicants with disabilities can apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered, applicants must provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).

To apply, please visit and submit a Cover Letter, Resume, Writing Sample, and Law School Transcript. The Attorney General & Dept of Law in Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information, please or .

Professional team environment and competitive salaries and benefits.

Legal Writing, Research, Oral Communication, Analytical Ability, Objectivity, Mature Judgment

Graduated from an accredited law school and be admitted to the Virginia State Bar.

Apply on-line at .

Qualification and Experience Graduated from an accredited law school and be admitted to the Virginia State Bar.

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