Assistant Attorney General, THC Enforcement

Assistant Attorney General, THC Enforcement

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Title:

Assistant Attorney General, THC Enforcement

State Role

Title:

Assistant Attorney General

Hiring Range:
Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency:
Attorney General & Department of Law

Location:

Office of the Attorney General

Agency Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Recruitment Type:
General Public - G

Job Duties

• Analyze, investigate, and prosecute suspected violations of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act, including provisions regarding the sale of substances containing tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”).
• Analyze, investigate, and prosecute violations of other state and federal consumer protection and antitrust laws as needed.
• Prepare written materials and appear in appropriate state or federal court in civil actions filed against alleged violators.
• Provide legal advice to client agencies, draft official opinions, review proposed legislation, and work with counterparts in other states and federal agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and manage complex enforcement cases; well‑developed oral and written communication skills; and the ability to interact effectively with state/federal government officials, a diverse workforce, and the general public.
• Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 to 5 years of litigation experience in state and federal courts, concentrating on consumer protection or similar matters.
• Must be admitted to the Virginia State Bar.

Special Instructions

Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website (https://) 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 Page Up/RMS system for updates on your application’s status.

Contact Information

Name: OAG Recruitment

Phone: 804‑786‑2071

Email: recruitmentte.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. Applicants must provide an AHP Letter (formerly COD) from DARS or DBVI. Service‑Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation to DARS/DBVI for an AHP Letter. Requests for 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.