Title: Assistant Attorney General, Tobacco Enforcement Section
State Role Title: Assistant Attorney General
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law
Location: CENTRAL
Agency Website: https://www.
oag.
state.
va.
us/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Office of the Attorney General is seeking a qualified Attorney to join the Tobacco Enforcement Section of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Division as Assistant Attorney General.
This attorney will work as part of a team with investigators, auditors, attorneys, and support staff to enforce the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement, the Virginia Tobacco Escrow Statute, and related tobacco laws.
The attorney must be prepared to appear in the appropriate state or federal courts when required on both civil and criminal matters.
The attorney will collaborate with other states, the National Association of Attorneys General, the Virginia Department of Taxation, as well as law enforcement agencies on tobacco related issues.
The attorney will execute the annual tobacco manufacturer certification program, make tax and escrow-related calculations and facilitate escrow deposits from certain manufacturers, litigate enforcement actions against non-complaint manufacturers, monitor licensed stamping agent compliance with state laws and litigate to enforce such compliance, draft opinions, respond to citizen and industry inquiries, and review legislation.
Other duties as necessary or appropriate may also be assigned.
Some overnight travel may be required.
Located in Richmond, this position is directed by and reports to the Chief of the Tobacco Enforcement Section.
Minimum Qualifications
Successful candidate must be admitted to the Virginia State Bar.
At least 5 years of legal experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Candidate will demonstrate proficiency in time management, ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks, strong planning and organizational skills, ability to work independently and as a team member,
Ability to organize and analyze large quantities of information, keen attention to detail, a high degree of initiative, and professional flexibility.
Special Instructions
Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website (https://www.
jobs.
virginia.
gov) to submit your application.
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Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 804-786-2071
Email: helppersonnel@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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
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