How to Apply
Do not apply online.Please apply by sending your statement of interest, resume, a brief writing sample, and references to the AGO, attention Emily Fitzgerald at ******** . Please mention "AAG - Transportation Legal Unit" in your email. Application deadline:
September 23
, 2024.
Overview
The Vermont Attorney General's Office (AGO) seeks a talented and motivated attorney to join the team providing legal services to the Agency of Transportation (AOT), the second largest agency in state government. AOT directly serves all Vermonters by maintaining the State's transportation infrastructure including highway, rail, and aviation assets, as well as the operations at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The candidate selected for this position will provide general counseling and litigation services directly to AOT.
Description
AOT Legal Unit attorneys appear in federal and state courts, as well as administrative forums, including Natural Resources Board district environmental commissions, the Transportation Board, and the federal Surface Transportation Board. The Unit counsels and represents AOT on a wide variety of legal matters, including eminent domain and property owner compensation, permitting and land use, real estate transactions, federal regulation, sign law, Public Records Act requests, employment matters, and civil rights. The Unit also provides general counseling services to the Travel Information Council, the Traffic Committee, and the Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board.
This embedded Assistant Attorney General position is organizationally within the AGO's General Counsel and Administrative Law Division, and physically located at AOT headquarters in Barre, Vermont. Association with the AGO provides access to resources of the State's largest law firm and a collegial legal environment.
Compensation
This Assistant Attorney General position is an exempt full-time position. Salary and benefits will be based upon qualifications and experience in accordance with theState 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 Requirements
The successful candidate must be a member in good standing of the Vermont bar or eligible to obtain admission by waiver. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status.
The State's employment decisions are merit-based.
Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.
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