Job Description
Title: Assistant Attorney General, Health Services Section
H1: Join the Legal Team at the Office of the Attorney General
H2: Represent State Agencies in Health and Human Resources
Assistant Attorney General - A Rewarding Career in Law and Public Service
Organization: Office of the Attorney General
Department: Health Services Section
Location: Richmond, Virginia, United States
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Job Type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Industry: Law / Judiciary
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Job Description:
- Provide legal advice and representation to state agencies within the Health and Human Resources Secretariat - Primary responsibility for representing the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Office of Forensic Services and the Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation - Represent the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services in federal litigation involving the Americans with Disabilities Act and other federal laws - Offer legal advice on various issues including health and disability law, confidentiality and privacy laws, and administrative processes - Serve as back-up for attorneys representing other state agencies as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
- Member of the Virginia Bar - Excellent analytical, research, and writing abilities - Superior oral and written communication and litigation skills
Experience:
- 5 years of state and federal litigation experience preferred
Special Instructions:
- Apply through the Virginia Jobs website (**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** - Do not send applications to the Help Personnel email address - Check application status through the PageUp/RMS system - Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process
