Deputy or Assistant Solicitor General, Federal Accountability Unit
About The Position
The Federal Accountability Unit is a newly established Unit in the Office of the Attorney General through the Office of the Solicitor General and the Civil Division. Attorneys in this position will serve as part of this federal accountability unit that will engage in affirmative litigation on behalf of the Commonwealth. The Section’s work will focus on challenging federal actions that threaten to harm the rights and interests of Virginians, Virginia’s state agencies and entities, and the Commonwealth. The attorney in this position will be expected to provide both legal advice and litigation services to a wide variety of state agencies impacted by federal overreach and threats to democracy. Applicants to the Office of the Solicitor General should have strong skills and experience in brief writing and oral advocacy. Such applicants will have demonstrated appellate capabilities, preferably with some experience at the trial level as well. We are looking for attorneys who combine sharp legal strategy with a genuine commitment to public service. This position can be based in Richmond, Virginia office or any regional office, Virginia Beach, Fairfax, Abingdon, or Roanoke, Virginia. The position will report directly to the Deputy Solicitor General serving as Chief of the Section and the Solicitor General. This is a political appointment position.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team.
- Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience for Assistant Solicitor General roles.
- More than seven (7) years of relevant experience for Deputy Solicitor General roles.
- Litigation experience including affirmative litigation at the trial and appellate level.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Technical drafting skills.
- Ability to analyze and manage complex cases.
- Must be admitted to or able to waive into the Virginia State Bar.
Responsibilities
- Serve as part of the federal accountability unit engaging in affirmative litigation on behalf of the Commonwealth.
- Challenge federal actions that threaten to harm the rights and interests of Virginians, Virginia’s state agencies and entities, and the Commonwealth.
- Provide legal advice and litigation services to state agencies impacted by federal overreach and threats to democracy.
- Engage in brief writing and oral advocacy.
- Demonstrate appellate capabilities, preferably with some experience at the trial level.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
