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Virginia Office of the Attorney General · 3 months ago

Assistant Attorney General, General Civil Unit

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The Virginia Office of the Attorney General is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for the General Civil Unit. The successful candidate will defend the Commonwealth of Virginia and its officials in state and federal courts, handling cases that include personal injury torts and constitutional rights violations, while also providing legal advice throughout the litigation process.

Law Practice

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Defend the Commonwealth of Virginia, its agencies and departments, and its officials and employees in state and federal courts

Litigating cases which can range from personal injury torts to alleged violations of constitutional rights

Drafting pleadings and briefs

Conducting all aspects of discovery, including investigation, e-discovery and motions practice

Providing legal advice to clients through the course of litigation, court appearances, and trial and appellate work

Qualification

Virginia State Bar AdmissionCivil Litigation ExperienceWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationPressure ManagementTime ManagementTeam Collaboration

Required

Admission to the Virginia State Bar required

The position requires exceptional written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in time management, the ability to manage a diverse and challenging caseload, a willingness to assist and supervise others, 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

Preferred

A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of civil litigation experience in federal or state court is preferred; similar litigation experience will be considered