Title: Assistant Attorney General, Office of Civil Rights

State Role Title: Assistant Attorney General

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

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

This position enforces the Virginia Human Rights Act (VHRA) and the Virginia Fair Housing Law (VFHL). The attorney conducts investigations and brings civil actions under the VHRA and VFHL. The attorney also advises OCR investigators on cases that allege discrimination in employment, places of public accommodation, and educational institutions. 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. This attorney will work closely with the OCR paralegal, investigators, and other attorneys. Attorney also advises on related bills during legislative session.

Minimum Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three to five (3-5) years of relevant litigation experience with a background in civil rights.
• EEO training by the U.S. EEOC regarding investigations and models of proof for violations of federal civil rights laws is beneficial but will be also provided.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.
• Must be admitted to the Virginia State Bar.

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.