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Assistant Attorney General, Tobacco Enforcement Section

Virginia Office of the Attorney General
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2025
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: Office of the Attorney General

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

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.
  • This position requires 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.
  • Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of legal experience.

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: recruitment@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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting 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.

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