Assistant Attorney General, Elections Section (Fairfax)

Title: Assistant Attorney General, Elections SectionState Role Title: Election Special CounselHiring Range: Up to $150,000Pay Band: UGAgency: Attorney General & Dept of LawLocation: Office of the Attorney GeneralAgency Website:  Type: General Public - GJob DutiesThe attorney in this position will serve as the agency counsel to the Virginia State Board of Elections and the Virginia Department of Elections, providing both legal advice and litigation services with respect to its election programs and operations; review of election-related legislation, regulations and policies; respond to subpoena and FOIA requests; review legal issues related to inquiries from constituents and the General Assembly; draft official opinions for the Attorney General.This position is in Richmond or Fairfax, Virginia. If not based in Richmond, there may be a need for frequent travel to Richmond headquarters. The position will report directly to the Deputy Attorney General for Commerce and Infrastructure.Minimum QualificationsApplicants must have a demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience, including first and second chair trial work in both state and federal courts. Excellent interpersonal skills are required, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills, technical drafting skills and the ability to analyze and manage complex cases. All candidates must be admitted, or able to waive in, to the Virginia State Bar. Special InstructionsKindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website ( 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 InformationName: OAG RecruitmentPhone: 804-786-7021Email: View email address on apply.placed-app.com 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 View phone number on apply.placed-app.com.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.