Assistant Attorney General, Office of Civil Rights

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Fairfax, VA

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About The Position

The chief objective of this position is to serve as the lead attorney who
focuses on identifying and bringing civil actions alleging pattern and practice
violations of the Virginia Fair Housing Law (VFHL), the Virginia Human Rights
Act (VHRA), the Public Integrity and Law Enforcement Misconduct Act (PILEM)
along with other relevant civil rights laws enforced by the Office of Civil
Rights. Specifically, the attorney will plan and direct litigation activities
that seek to eliminate patterns and practice of discrimination that violate the
anti-discrimination provisions of the VFHL, VHRA, and PILEM, including the
preparation and presentation of complex civil cases before state circuit courts.
This will require the ability to plan, direct and control litigation activities,
involving subject matter jurisdiction, adequacy and admissibility of evidence,
proper application of judicial precedent, and the rules of civil procedure.
These actions will be based on alleged violations that raise an issue of general
public importance or involve patterns and practices of discrimination in
housing, employment, places of public accommodation, including educational
institutions, as well as other areas covered by the VFHL, VHRA, PILEM, or other
state and federal civil rights laws. The attorney will also work closely with
OCR investigators to assist with investigative plans and preparing final
determination analyses for complaints alleging pattern and practice violations
of the VHRA or other civil rights violations in preparation for and support of
litigation. The attorney may also assist with litigating other cases in state
circuit courts.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three to five (3-5) years of relevant litigation experience with a background in civil rights.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.
• Must be admitted to the Virginia State Bar.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees