Assistant Attorney General, Publications Coordinator

Title: Assistant Attorney General, Publications Coordinator

State Role Title: Assistant Attorney General, Publications Coordinator

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 successful candidate will assist in the preparation of official advisory opinions and oversee the publication of the Annual Report of the Attorney General. Opinions assistance includes conducting legal research and drafting opinions across legal subjects as well as reviewing others’ drafts for substantive accuracy and editing them as necessary for style, clarity, and proper citation. Annual Report oversight includes collecting and editing materials provided by other Divisions, creating a comprehensive opinions subject index, and working with publishers to ensure timely publication. Additional duties include special research and writing projects, legislative bill reviews, and Opinions files maintenance. In helping public officials throughout the Commonwealth execute their duties, this position presents a unique and exciting opportunity for exposure to a broad range of legal fields and to government operations, as well as ability to work with other OAG staff across Divisions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current admission to the Virginia State Bar or admission within one year required.
  
• Ability to conduct legal research across a variety of platforms, both print and digital.
  
• Superior writing, grammar, and proofreading skills.
  
• Exceptional attention to detail.
  
• Ability to organize work, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities.
  
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relations and communications with other attorneys and support staff as well as effective working relationships with government officials, vendors, and the general public.
  

Additional Considerations

Prior clerkship, law review, or local government experience is a plus, but not a requirement.

Special Instructions

• Resume, cover letter, writing sample, and 2 references required for all applicants.
  
• Transcript required for applicants with less than two years of experience as a licensed attorney.
  
• This is a revised posting. Prior applicants will need to submit a new application.
  
• This position is open until filled. Please include your availability date.
  

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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.