Ability to quickly and effectively gain an understanding of complex legal matters and factual scenarios applicable to the Commonwealth’s natural resources agencies including the agencies’ substantive law and regulations; the Virginia Administrative Process Act, Virginia Freedom of Information Act, and Conflicts of Interest Act; • Knowledge of state and federal court rules for civil litigation, state and federal rules of evidence, and state administrative law rules and procedures; • Ability to represent complex legal and political interests while simultaneously building consensus and seeking favorable resolution of conflict; • Knowledge of legal research procedures; • Knowledge of the preparation of briefs and presentation of arguments for cases before state and federal courts; • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; • Ability to quickly assimilate oral and written data, to analyze facts, and draw logical conclusions; • Ability to express legal interpretations or conclusions of law clearly and logically in oral and written form; • Ability to maintain organized records; • Ability to coordinate and function as a lead attorney or counsel in highly complex cases and transactions; • Ability to organize work, establish priorities, and maintain good interpersonal relations and communications with other attorneys and support staff as well as effective working relationships with government officials, opposing counsel, and the general public; • Computer literacy to include proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, NetDocuments, LawBase, Adobe Acrobat DC, Google Earth, and Google Maps. This includes all aspects of litigation, including identifying issues, analyzing positions, conducting discovery, working with retained experts/consultants, witness examination and opening and closing statements at hearings, and preparation of briefs and other written legal pleadings.