How to ApplyDo not apply online. To apply, please send a letter of interest, resume including include the entirety of an applicant's professional legal experience, references, and two writing samples to [redacted]. Please ensure that all resumes include all Bar admission information as well as dates admitted. Please indicate "Litigation Attorney - DOC" in the subject line of your email. Application deadline:
November 27, 2026.OverviewThe Vermont Attorney General's Office, Agency of Human Services Legal Division, has an immediate opening for an energetic and talented full-time Assistant Attorney General who will be responsible for representing the Vermont Department of Corrections (DOC).
DescriptionLocated in Waterbury, Vermont, the DOC Litigation Unit is responsible for defending the DOC, its employees, and the State of Vermont in civil actions, habeas corpus petitions, small claims actions, and administrative actions in Vermont state civil courts, federal courts, and occasionally state criminal courts. The litigation attorney will conduct all aspects of litigation including discovery, motion practice, trial practice, and appeals to the Vermont Supreme Court. DOC attorneys may also provide legal advice to the Department on other various legal issues. This position presents a unique opportunity to work as part of a team of professional litigators in a supportive environment, and build trial advocacy skills in the State and Federal Court systems.
CompensationThis Assistant Attorney General position is an exempt full-time position. Salary and benefits will be based upon qualifications and experience in accordance with the State of Vermont Attorney Pay Plan. The State of Vermont offers a benefit package rivaling any employer in Vermont, which includes a top-notch health care plan, generous sick and annual leave, and employer contribution to pension plans. Further, the Attorney General's Office recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance and support the use of flexible workplace arrangements in accordance with applicable policies.
Minimum RequirementsThe successful candidate must be a member in good standing of the Vermont bar or be eligible to be waived in.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Ability to interpret and apply laws, policies, and court decisions in a fast-paced litigation environment
- Candidates must be willing to commit to occasional travel and be able to work independently, but within the structure of a government legal team
- Self-reliance, IT skills and knowledge of state and federal civil procedure
- Relevant litigation experience, especially in Vermont courts
