Title: Assistant Attorney General, Office of Civil Rights

State Role Title: Assistant Attorney General 

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience, Up to $86,780

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law

Location: Office of the Attorney General

Agency Website: https://www.oag.state.va.us/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The successful candidate will focus on identifying and bringing civil actions alleging violations of the Virginia Human Rights Act that involve pattern or practice of discrimination or raise an issue of general public importance in employment, places of public accommodation, including educational institutions, policing, and other areas covered by the VHRA. The position will also cover enforcement of the Virginia Voting Rights Law. The position requires the ability to conduct complex civil litigation in state circuit courts involving subject matter jurisdiction, adequacy and admissibility of evidence, proper application of judicial precedent, and the rules of civil procedure. The candidate will work closely with a team of attorneys, paralegal, and investigators and will assist with the remainder of OCR’s portfolio, which includes enforcing Virginia’s fair housing laws. This position is located in the Richmond, Virginia office.

Minimum Qualifications

• Admission to the Virginia State Bar required prior to commencing employment.
  
• The position requires exceptional written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in time management, the ability to manage a diverse and challenging caseload, and the flexibility to work both independently and as a team member.
  
• Candidates must also demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure and adjust priorities without close supervision.
  
• This position presents an exciting and rewarding opportunity for the right candidate to be a part of a dynamic team and to perform a valuable public service.
  
• The finalist for this position must successfully complete a criminal background check.

Additional Considerations

• Three to five (3-5) years of civil and/or criminal litigation experience in Virginia state court is strongly preferred but similar litigation or other relevant experience will be considered.
  
• A working knowledge of federal and state civil rights laws, especially with regard to discrimination in employment and education, is also preferred.

Special Instructions

Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website (https://www.jobs.virginia.gov) to submit your application. Applications sent to the Recruitment email address will not be reviewed for the hiring process. We do not entertain phone calls or emails inquiring about application status; instead, please login to the PageUp/RMS system for updates on your application's status.

Contact Information

Name: OAG Recruitment

Phone: 804-786-2071

Email: recruitment@oag.state.va.us

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.