Assistant Attorney General, Education
Company: DHRM
Location: Richmond
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Assistant Attorney General, Education 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:
https://www.oag.state.va.us/ Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties The attorney will provide a wide variety of legal
services to various education agencies reporting to the Secretary
of Education. Together with other Section attorneys, the attorney
will provide legal services to the assigned state agencies that
report to the Secretary of Education, other than degree-granting
institution of higher education. Additionally, this individual will
provide other legal services to the Commonwealth as directed the
Office of the Attorney General. Some travel may be required.
Minimum Qualifications The successful candidate will have excellent
analytical abilities and written and oral communication skills and
be able to respond to legal requests in a timely fashion. Excellent
interpersonal skills are also required. High level organizational
skills and an ability to manage many projects simultaneously and
work under pressure are required. Admission to the Virginia Bar is
required before beginning employment. Additional Considerations
Preference will be given to applicants with experience in the
general practice of law, particularly those candidates with
experience in the representation of governmental agencies or in
education law. Special Instructions To be considered, please submit
a resume, cover letter, and a writing sample. Kindly utilize the
Virginia Jobs website (https://www.jobs.virginia.gov) 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 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.
Keywords: DHRM, Burke , Assistant Attorney General, Education, Administration, Clerical , Richmond, Virginia
