Assistant Attorney General, Financial Law and Government Support
About The Position
The Senior Assistant Attorney General will provide a full range of legal services to the Cannabis Control Authority. The role advises the Authority on day-to-day agency management, including policies, guidance documents, employment and procurement matters, Virginia Freedom of Information Act requests, Virginia Conflict of Interest Act issues, compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and document and witness subpoenas. The attorney will also assist with revising and updating regulations and policies. The position conducts legal research, drafts pleadings and briefs, handles all aspects of discovery—including motions practice—and represents the Authority in litigation before Virginia state and federal courts.
Requirements
- Excellent analytical abilities and written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to respond to legal requests in a timely fashion.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently and as a team player, including covering the work of others when needed.
- At least 10 to 12 years of experience; administrative law and regulatory matters are preferred areas of experience.
- Must be admitted to the Virginia State Bar or eligible for immediate admission.
Nice To Haves
- Administrative law and regulatory matters experience.
- Some litigation experience.
Responsibilities
- Advise the Cannabis Control Authority on day-to-day agency management and related legal matters.
- Draft and review Authority policies, guidance documents, and related materials.
- Advise on employment and procurement matters.
- Review and advise on Virginia Freedom of Information Act requests and issues under the Virginia Conflict of Interest Act.
- Advise on agency compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
- Handle document and witness subpoenas.
- Assist the Authority with revising and updating regulations and policies.
- Conduct legal research and draft pleadings and briefs.
- Conduct all aspects of discovery, including motions practice.
- Represent the Authority in litigation in Virginia state and federal courts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
