Assistant Attorney General, Education

DHRM • Richmond, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The attorney will provide a wide variety of legal services to various education agencies reporting to the Secretary of Education. Together with other Section attorneys, the attorney will provide legal services to the assigned state agencies that report to the Secretary of Education, other than degree-granting institution of higher education. Additionally, this individual will provide other legal services to the Commonwealth as directed the Office of the Attorney General. Some travel may be required.

Requirements

• Excellent analytical abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to respond to legal requests in a timely fashion
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• High level organizational skills
• Ability to manage many projects simultaneously
• Ability to work under pressure
• Admission to the Virginia Bar before beginning employment

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the general practice of law
• Experience in the representation of governmental agencies
• Experience in education law

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of legal services to various education agencies reporting to the Secretary of Education.
• Provide legal services to assigned state agencies that report to the Secretary of Education, other than degree-granting institutions of higher education.
• Provide other legal services to the Commonwealth as directed by the Office of the Attorney General.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior