Assistant Attorney General II, Sexually Violent Predators - Civil Commitment

Title: Assistant Attorney General II, Sexually Violent Predators - Civil Commitment Assistant Attorney General & Dept of Law employs an Assistant Attorney General II focusing on sexual violent predator civil commitment. This role involves courtroom advocacy, forensic psychology, risk assessment, treatment progress, and public safety. State Role Title: Assistant Attorney General Hiring Range: $85,050-$107,100 Pay Band: UG Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law Location: Office of the Attorney General Agency Website: Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties The successful candidate will enjoy courtroom advocacy but may be interested in a new challenge. Attorneys in this section represent the Commonwealth in civil proceedings involving individuals who have been convicted of sexually violent offenses and are being considered for, or are currently subject to, civil commitment under Virginia law. This is a unique area of law which focuses on forensic psychology, risk assessment, treatment progress, and public safety. Attorneys work regularly with forensic psychologists and other professionals to present and challenge expert testimony on these issues. Attorneys in the Section manage their own cases and are responsible for preparing pleadings, conducting discovery, analyzing psychological evaluations and other evidence, performing legal research, preparing and examining witnesses, negotiating with opposing counsel, and litigating hearings and bench and jury trials in Virginia circuit courts. Attorneys may also have opportunities to brief and argue cases before the Court of Appeals of Virginia and the Supreme Court of Virginia. The position involves some travel throughout Virginia, with significant flexibility in managing court schedules and travel obligations. Prior experience with sexually violent predator proceedings, forensic psychology, or risk assessment is not required. Attorneys joining the Section receive training in these areas and become part of a small, close-knit team of experienced attorneys who work closely with forensic mental health experts and partner agencies. This position may be based in either the Richmond or Fairfax office of the Virginia Office of the Attorney General. Minimum Qualifications Applicants must have graduated from an accredited law school, be admitted to the Virginia State Bar, and have at least three years of litigation experience. Candidates should possess strong written and oral advocacy skills and be able to independently manage a litigation caseload. Familiarity with the criminal justice system and experience with expert witnesses or technical evidence is helpful but not required. Successful candidates should have sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Contact Information Name: OAG Recruitment Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Note 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Virginia Office of the Attorney General