Assistant or Senior Assistant Attorney General, Federal Accountability Unit

About the Role

The Federal Accountability Unit is a newly established Unit in the Office of the Attorney General through the Office of the Solicitor General and the Civil Division. Attorneys in this position will serve as part of this federal accountability unit that will engage in affirmative litigation on behalf of the Commonwealth. The Unit's work will focus on challenging federal actions that threaten to harm the rights and interests of Virginians, Virginia's state agencies and entities, and the Commonwealth.

Responsibilities

• Provide both legal advice and litigation services to a wide variety of state agencies impacted by federal overreach and threats to democracy.
• Develop and bring affirmative litigation and enforcement actions.
• Manage complex civil litigation cases at the trial and appellate level.
• Report directly to the Deputy Solicitor General serving as Chief of the Section and the Deputy Attorney General for Civil Litigation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience for Assistant Attorney General and Senior Assistant Attorney General roles (position title and salary based on years of legal experience).
• Litigation experience should include affirmative litigation at the trial and appellate level.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Technical drafting skills.
• Ability to analyze and manage complex cases.
• Must be admitted to or able to waive into the Virginia State Bar.

Pay

$105,000 - $148,000

Location

This position can be based in Richmond, Virginia office or any regional office: Virginia Beach, Fairfax, Abingdon, or Roanoke, Virginia.