Job Description
Organization: Attorney General & Dept of Law
Department: Office of the Attorney General
Position: Assistant Attorney General, Trial/General Civil Unit
Location: Richmond, Virginia, United States
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Job Type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Hiring Range: UG
Overview:
The Attorney General & Dept of Law in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a highly qualified and experienced individual for the position of Assistant Attorney General in the Trial/General Civil Unit. The successful candidate will provide legal counsel and representation to the Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program and its Board, as well as the Commonwealth Health Research Board. This is a full-time, salaried position with a competitive salary based on experience.
Responsibilities:
- Review and analyze medical records - Conduct legal research - Manage all aspects of discovery, including motions practice - Prepare medical records designations, pleadings, and briefs - Represent BIF in litigation before the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission and in Virginia state courts - Attend meetings of the BIF Board and provide legal advice and training - Attend meetings of the CHRB Board and provide legal advice and training
Qualifications:
- Admission to the Virginia State Bar required - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills - Proficiency in time management - Ability to manage a significant and challenging caseload - Willingness to assist and supervise others - Flexibility to work independently and as a team member - Ability to work well under pressure and adjust priorities without close supervision
Experience:
A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of civil litigation experience in federal or state court is preferred, as well as experience in state administrative litigation. However, similar litigation experience will also be considered.
Application Process:
Interested candidates must submit their application through the Virginia Jobs website (**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***Applications sent to the Help Personnel email address will not be reviewed. Phone calls and emails inquiring about application status will not be entertained. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process and provide their AHP Letter from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired. Service-Connected Veterans are also encouraged to submit their disability documentation to DARS/DBVI to obtain their AHP Letter. The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce. Equal opportunity employer.
In summary, the Assistant Attorney General, Trial/General Civil Unit position with the Attorney General & Dept of Law offers a highly competitive salary based on experience, an exciting and rewarding opportunity to be a part of a dynamic team, and the ability to perform a valuable public service. The successful candidate must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in time management, and the ability to manage a significant and challenging caseload. The position also requires the flexibility to work independently and as a team member, as well as the ability to work well under pressure. Interested candidates must submit their application through the Virginia Jobs website and provide their AHP Letter if applicable. The Commonwealth of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce.
