Assistant Attorney General Transportation Section

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Assistant Attorney General, Transportation Section
The candidate will have primary responsibility for representing VDOT on right of way legal issues and land acquisitions. Most of the work deals with right of way acquisitions, whether they be agreed or by eminent domain. The work involves the review and approval of closing transactions and related title work, and supervising multiple eminent domain cases assigned to outside counsel with issues involving land valuation, landowner access and relocation. This position will represent the Northern Virginia region, which includes VDOT’s Northern Virginia District, Culpeper District, and Fredericksburg District. The position is currently housed in VDOT’s office in Fairfax, but consideration will be given to other locations within the Districts. Core duties will include review and preparation of deeds, easements, and other estate documents as well as legal research and analysis; reviewing proposed settlements of eminent domain issues; and communicating directly with VDOT staff, engineers, and real estate appraisers. Some overnight travel may be required. Should have 5 years of demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: (i) negotiating and drafting documents for and closing general real estate transactions and related matters (sales, purchases, leases and easements with right of way matters), (ii) familiarity with title, survey, and general real estate matters, and (iii) reviewing, drafting, and advising clients regarding eminent domain matters. Candidates should have a history of advising clients on real estate matters, with an emphasis on the ability to communicate well with all levels of understanding regarding legal issues. Candidates must have excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to work well within a team of professionals. The ideal candidate will have more than ten years of relevant experience. Admission to Virginia State Bar required.

Application Deadline: 09/24/2020.

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