Assistant Attorney General, Major Crimes and Emerging Threats
Company: DHRM
Location: Richmond
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Assistant Attorney General, Major Crimes and Emerging
Threats 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: www.oag.state.va.us Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties The position requires extensive knowledge of the state
and federal criminal justice systems and state government, and
offers a unique and challenging experience for a highly motivated
attorney: the opportunity to handle their own caseload in which the
incumbent will work in conjunction with local, state, and federal
law enforcement agencies in the investigation and prosecution of
state and federal offenses. Prosecutions will primarily focus on
violent crime and firearm offenses and may include drug
trafficking, sex-trafficking, and money-laundering. The position
requires the ability to analyze and provide concise, appropriate,
practical and accurate advice on legal issues. The position
provides legal advice to key Virginia agencies. Additionally, the
position is responsible for assisting in the review and drafting of
official advisory opinions of the Attorney General and reviewing
legislation during sessions of the Virginia General Assembly.
Minimum Qualifications Applicants must be a United States citizen,
have graduated from an accredited law school, and be admitted to
the Virginia State Bar or be eligible for admission. Excellent
interpersonal and organizational skills and good judgment are
required as well as excellent written and oral communication
skills, and the ability to analyze and manage complex cases.
Additional Considerations It is preferred that the ideal candidate
for this position have a minimum of five years of relevant
experience, including prosecutorial experience in Virginia and/or
in federal courts, and outstanding legal research and writing
skills. Special Instructions The following application materials
are required: Cover Letter Resume Writing Sample Law School
Transcript (REQUIRED FOR ATTORNEY CANDIDATES WITH LESS THAN FIVE
(5) YEARS OF PRACTICE EXPERIENCE). To be considered for this
opportunity, a complete application, including all previous
employment, with job duties listed, supervisory contacts and
education is required. Blank fields and “See Attached Resume” will
not be accepted. No exceptions. Failure to complete any section of
the application may result in disqualification. Kindly utilize the
Virginia Jobs website (https://www.jobs.virginia.gov) to submit
your application. Applications sent to the Help Personnel 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: Human Resources
Phone: 804-786-2071 Email: helppersonnel@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.
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