The Vermont Attorney General’s Office seeks a talented and motivated attorney to join the team providing legal services to the second largest agency in state government. The Agency of Transportation (AOT) directly serves all Vermonters by maintaining the State’s transportation infrastructure including highway, rail and aviation assets, as well as the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). While the position is organizationally within the General Counsel and Administrative Law Division of the Attorney General’s Office, the Assistant Attorney General will be embedded with AOT at Barre City Place in downtown Barre, VT, approximately six miles from the state capital, Montpelier.
Legal work as an assistant attorney general with AOT involves a diverse practice and presents the opportunity to do meaningful work in a collegial and supportive environment. Typical work in the AOT Legal Unit includes general counseling and litigation spanning many legal subjects, including real property law, environmental law, tort law, contract law, administrative law, motor vehicle law, railroad law, aviation law, and construction law, among others. The general counseling work also involves advising on transportation policies, legislation, procurement practices, administrative rulemaking, and federal regulations affecting transportation, grants and other agreements. Members of the AOT Legal Unit regularly appear in federal and state courts, as well as administrative forums, including the Transportation Board and the district environmental commissions for the Natural Resources Board.
Litigation experience and a familiarity with public sector contract law, administrative law, environmental law, construction law or transportation law will be favorably considered. New attorneys will also be considered and can expect to gain experience with strong mentorship, if selected. Candidates must be a member in good standing of the Vermont bar or be able to gain this status in a reasonable amount of time after selection.
This assistant attorney general 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. This limited-service position is funded through September 30, 2026, with the possibility of renewal 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 Vermont Attorney General’s Office 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 Attorney General’s Office 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, 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.
Please submit resume, references and writing sample by email to Deb Matthews: ago.info@vermont.gov. Please reference the job title “Assistant Attorney General/Vermont Agency of Transportation” with your application.
The Vermont Attorney General’s Office 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 Attorney General’s Office 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, 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.