Assistant Attorney General, Construction, Infrastructure & Transportation Section
About The Position
The Assistant Attorney General will provide a wide range of legal services to Virginia transportation agencies and entities responsible for the Commonwealth’s transportation network, including roads, rail, ports, space, and air. The role will concentrate on advising the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, the Virginia Port Authority, and the Department of Rail and Public Transportation, as well as other transportation agencies. Legal advice may address motor vehicle laws; driver licensure, including initial licensure, suspensions, and revocations; ignition interlock requirements; vehicle titling and registration; employment law; contract and grant formation and administration; general transportation law; Freedom of Information Act requests; responses to subpoenas duces tecum; and coordination of responsibilities under state and federal law. The attorney will represent transportation agencies in litigation, particularly matters involving the Virginia Administrative Process Act, writs of mandamus, warrants in debt, and Section 1983 actions in federal court. The position will also coordinate with outside special counsel on specialized legal work, review transportation-related legislation, and draft official opinions for the Attorney General. The position is located in Richmond, Virginia, and reports to the Chief of the Transportation, Infrastructure & Construction Section as well as other Senior Assistant Attorneys General.
Requirements
- Be admitted to the Virginia State Bar or have the ability to waive in.
- Be able to manage a busy and diverse workload, move quickly between tasks, handle multiple cases, and provide agency advice.
- Communicate effectively with staff and management at all levels.
- Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Work well within a team of professionals.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with general civil litigation, criminal law, traffic offenses or DUI prosecution or defense, or administrative appeals.
- At least three years of relevant experience, including experience in state and federal courts.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, the Virginia Port Authority, the Department of Rail and Public Transportation, and other transportation agencies.
- Advise on motor vehicle laws, driver licensure, ignition interlock requirements, vehicle titling and registration, employment law, contracts and grants, transportation law, Freedom of Information Act requests, subpoenas duces tecum, and state and federal legal responsibilities.
- Represent transportation agencies in litigation, including matters involving the Virginia Administrative Process Act, writs of mandamus, warrants in debt, and Section 1983 actions in federal court.
- Coordinate with outside special counsel regarding specialized legal work for transportation agencies.
- Review transportation-related legislation.
- Draft official opinions for the Attorney General.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
