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Assistant or Senior Assistant Attorney General, Federal Accountability Unit

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Abingdon, VA
•$105,000 - $148,000•Hybrid
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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 Unit'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. Assistant Attorney General applicants should have strong skills and experience in complex civil litigation, developing and bringing affirmative litigation and enforcement actions, and proven discovery skills. We are looking for attorneys who combine sharp legal strategy with a genuine commitment to public service.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience for Assistant Attorney General and Senior Assistant Attorney General roles.
  • Litigation experience including affirmative litigation at the trial and appellate level.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent 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 complex civil litigation.
  • Develop and bring affirmative litigation and enforcement actions.
  • Utilize proven discovery skills.

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