Assistant Attorney General, Major Crimes and Emerging Threats

4 weeks ago


Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Job Summary

The Commonwealth of Virginia seeks a highly motivated and experienced attorney to serve as Assistant Attorney General, Major Crimes and Emerging Threats. This challenging role requires extensive knowledge of state and federal criminal justice systems and state government.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prosecute state and federal offenses, with a focus on violent crime and firearm offenses
  • Work with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute crimes
  • Provide concise and accurate advice on legal issues
  • Assist in the review and drafting of official advisory opinions of the Attorney General
  • Review legislation during sessions of the Virginia General Assembly
Requirements
  • Must be a United States citizen
  • Must have graduated from an accredited law school
  • Must be admitted to the Virginia State Bar or be eligible for admission
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, good judgment, and excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to analyze and manage complex cases
Preferred Qualifications
  • Minimum of five years of relevant experience, including prosecutorial experience in Virginia and/or in federal courts
How to Apply

Please submit your application, including a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school transcript (if applicable), through the Virginia Jobs website.



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