Assistant Attorney General, Correctional Litigation

Job Duties

The Correctional Litigation Section of the OAG is seeking an attorney to represent and advise the Virginia Department of Corrections, Department of Juvenile Justice, and Parole Board. As an attorney in the Correctional Litigation section, you will litigate cases in state and federal courts involving alleged violations of inmates’ constitutional rights – including freedom of speech, religious freedoms, excessive force, and due process – as well as claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Virginia Tort Claims Act. This position also offers some opportunity for continued appellate work on cases appealed following final disposition in the trial court. Apart from litigation, you will advise our client agencies on emerging issues in the law as well as on responses to ancillary matters such as subpoena duces tecum and Freedom of Information Act requests. As with all positions, other duties as necessary or appropriate may also be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Admission to the Virginia State Bar
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in time management
• The ability to work well under pressure and adjust priorities without close supervision
• A willingness to assist and supervise others
• The ability to think outside of the box and apply common-sense
• The flexibility to work both independently and as a team member

Special Instructions

Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:

• A cover letter addressed to Legal Recruitment – Please indicate why you are interested in this specific position and what makes you a strong candidate.
• A legal writing sample that reflects your legal advocacy skills. Court filings, such as briefs filed in the state or federal court, are acceptable. Please indicate whether you were the primary drafter of a specific section and/or whether the sample reflects comments or edits from others.
• A law school transcript if you have less than two (2) years of post-law school legal experience. Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website (https://www.jobs.virginia.gov) to submit your application.
• Kindly provide your AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI) if you are a Service-Connected Veteran.

Contact Information

Name: OAG Recruitment
Phone: 804-786-2071
Email: recruitment@oag.state.va.us