Virginia Office of the Attorney General · 22 hours ago
Assistant Attorney General, Education Section
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelVirginia Office of the Attorney General is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for the Education Section. The role involves providing legal counsel to public institutions of higher education, advising on policy decisions, and representing agencies in civil complaints.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Understand institutional or agency mission/structure to understand and identify factual context in which legal issues arise
Identify any legal limitations on policy decisions or operational actions proposed by client
Establish relationships with clients to foster well-informed decision-making
Counsel leadership on mitigation of legal risks associated with the operation of institutional programs
Conduct research to provide cogent legal analysis and stay abreast of developments in the law
Provide written advice and recommendations, typically by e-mail or through informal memoranda
Triage and prioritize requests for assistance to accommodate institutional needs and resource constraints
Advise the relevant Board on policy-setting and compliance matters
Represent agencies in defending and resolving civil complaints
Recommend and negotiate settlement of disputes in accordance with OAG procedures
Review and revise drafts of institutional policies and contracts prior to execution, as requested by client
Advise institutional leadership on personnel matters, including review of employment contracts, giving counsel in employment disputes, and advising on hiring issues
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of the law related to public institutions of higher education developed through academic training, seminars, and legal experience in the specialty area
Knowledge of fundamental legal subjects including employment law, public procurement/contracting, FOIA, FERPA, Title IX, constitutional rights, intellectual property, data management, and real estate
Knowledge of legal research procedures
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to quickly assimilate oral and written data, to analyze facts, and draw logical conclusions
Ability to express legal interpretations or conclusions clearly and logically in oral and written form
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports and correspondence related to the work
Membership in the Virginia State Bar
Company
Virginia Office of the Attorney General
The Virginia Office of the Attorney General is the Commonwealth's law firm.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Broadus Pettiford, CEH, CISM, CISSP, PMP
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