The Vermont Attorney General’s Office has an immediate opening for a full-time Assistant Attorney General in the Transportation Legal Unit, the team providing legal services to the Agency of Transportation (AOT). This position offers the opportunity to serve the public in an exciting, dynamic practice and be an integral part of State government, in addition to workplace flexibility and very competitive benefits.
AOT is the second largest agency in state government and 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.
Transportation Legal Unit attorneys appear in federal and state courts, as well as administrative forums, including the 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, construction claims, 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. The position is an exempt full-time position and salary will be based upon qualifications and experience in accordance with the State of Vermont Attorney Pay Plan and includes the full State of Vermont benefit package. The State 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 supports the use of flexible workplace arrangements in accordance with its policies.
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. A familiarity with environmental, administrative, and transportation law and regulations will be favorably considered. Prior litigation, general counseling, and strong writing skills are assets, as is the ability to effectively collaborate with fellow professionals in fields such as civil engineering, real estate appraisal, and law enforcement. New attorneys will also be considered and can expect to gain experience with strong mentorship, if selected.
Applications for this position are due December 9, 2024. Please send your statement of interest, resume, a brief writing sample, and references to the AGO, attention Emily Fitzgerald: emily.fitzgerald@vermont.gov. Please mention “AAG – Transportation Legal Unit” in your email.
The Vermont Attorney General’s Office and Agency of Transportation celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate in employment based on 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, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. Employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions are forbidden.