Assistant Attorney General II, Major Crimes and Emerging Threats
About The Position
The Major Crimes & Emerging Threats (MCET) Section is the primary prosecutorial arm of the Office of the Attorney General. This position is funded as part of a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) designation and service agreement and is based in the United States Attorney's Office, Eastern District, Alexandria, Virginia. Most of the attorney’s time will be devoted to criminal investigations, prosecutions, and litigation of narcotics trafficking and related major crime cases in federal court. As needed, the attorney may also prosecute crimes in state court and perform other MCET duties. The attorney also advises on related bills during Virginia’s legislative session. The role requires extensive knowledge of state and federal criminal justice systems and prosecution of crimes involving Drug Trafficking Organizations. HIDTA service agreements last one year and are typically renewable.
Requirements
- Graduated from an accredited law school.
- Admitted to the Virginia State Bar.
- Admitted to or eligible for admission to the United States District Court.
- A minimum of three to five years of relevant litigation experience, including prosecutorial experience in Virginia and federal courts and experience conducting criminal investigations through grand juries.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written communication, and oral communication skills.
- Ability to analyze and manage complex cases.
- Ability to work independently and serve as a liaison with varying organizations.
Responsibilities
- Conduct criminal investigations, prosecutions, and litigation involving narcotics trafficking and related major crimes in federal court.
- Prosecute crimes in state court as needed.
- Handle other duties for the Major Crimes & Emerging Threats Section as needed.
- Advise on related bills during Virginia’s legislative session.
- Manage complex cases and serve as a liaison with varying organizations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
