Section Chief, Firearms Accountability & Industry Responsibility Unit
About the Role
The Firearms Accountability & Industry Responsibility Unit is a newly established Unit in the Office of the Attorney General. The Unit exercises the investigative and civil enforcement authorities vested in the Attorney General by HB21/SB27, the Virginia Firearm Industry Standards of Responsible Conduct, passed by the 2026 Virginia General Assembly. The Unit shall investigate and bring civil enforcement actions against firearm industry members in violation of HB21/SB27.
As Chief of the Unit, the attorney in this position will oversee the Firearms Accountability & Industry Responsibility Unit, including supervising the work of attorneys and investigators and overseeing outside counsel. The attorney in this role is a strong litigator with deep experience designing and implementing complex investigations and building strong affirmative cases. The Chief will also take the lead on building this new litigation initiative, manage its objectives, and ensure the faithful implementation of this important new law. This position will report directly to the Deputy Attorney General for Civil Litigation.
This position can be based in the Richmond, Virginia office or any regional office — Virginia Beach, Fairfax, Abingdon, or Roanoke, Virginia. The hiring range is $125,000–$150,000.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the Firearms Accountability & Industry Responsibility Unit
- Supervise the work of attorneys and investigators
- Oversee outside counsel
- Take the lead on building this new litigation initiative and manage its objectives
- Ensure the faithful implementation of HB21/SB27
- Design and implement complex investigations and build strong affirmative cases
Minimum Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to manage the work of others
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant legal experience, with salary based on years of legal experience
- Litigation experience including either criminal prosecutorial experience or civil affirmative experience
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Technical drafting skills
- Ability to analyze and manage complex cases
- Admitted to or able to waive into the Virginia State Bar
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven managerial experience
- Strong investigative and litigation skills
- Ability to think creatively and strategically
- Criminal or civil litigation experience
- Experience developing and overseeing investigations and bringing civil enforcement actions
- Experience in plaintiff-side litigation
- Criminal prosecutorial or law enforcement experience