Assistant Attorney General II, Sexually Violent Predators - Civil Commitment

Virginia Department of Human Resource Management

$85K — $107K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the Virginia State Bar
  • Minimum of three years of litigation experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities
  • Effective time management and prioritization skills
  • Capacity to work independently and within a team environment

Responsibilities

  • Represent the Commonwealth in civil commitment litigation for sexually violent predators
  • Prepare pleadings and conduct discovery
  • Gather and analyze relevant case information
  • Perform legal research to support cases
  • Collaborate with agency partners on case strategies
  • Litigate hearings in circuit courts across Virginia
  • Occasionally brief and argue cases before appellate courts

Benefits

  • Opportunity to perform valuable public service
  • Dynamic team environment
  • Options to work in either Richmond or Fairfax office
  • Potential to engage with appellate court cases
  • Professional growth through challenging legal work
Full Job Description
Assistant Attorney General II, Sexually Violent Predators - Civil Commitment

Job no:
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Fairfax (City), Virginia, Richmond (City), Virginia
Categories: Law / Judiciary

Title: Assistant Attorney General II, Sexually Violent Predators - Civil Commitment

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: https://www.oag.state.va.us/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The successful candidate will represent the Commonwealth in litigation involving individuals being considered for involuntary civil commitment as sexually violent predators. Responsibilities include preparing pleadings, conducting discovery, gathering and analyzing relevant information, performing legal research, collaborating with agency partners, and litigating hearings in circuit courts throughout the Commonwealth. The position also offers opportunities to occasionally brief and argue cases before the Court of Appeals of Virginia and the Supreme Court of Virginia. 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 should have at least three (3) years of litigation experience.
  • The position requires exceptional written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in time management, and the flexibility to work both independently and as a team member.
  • Candidates must also demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure and adjust priorities without close supervision.
  • This position presents an exciting and rewarding opportunity for the right candidate to be a part of a dynamic team and to perform a valuable public service.

Additional Considerations

Prior experience with expert witnesses, the psychology field, or litigating jury trials are preferrable but not required.

Special Instructions

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: [email protected]

Advertised: 19 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

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