Assistant Attorney General, Child Support Enforcement

Virginia Office of the Attorney General; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Office of the Attorney General seeks an Assistant Attorney General for Child Support Enforcement in Fairfax, Virginia. This role entails representing the division in legal matters, overseeing caseload management, and providing essential legal services.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent litigation and organizational skills, with significant experience in handling large caseloads. The position offers a competitive salary range of $83,000-$119,000 and the opportunity to make a considerable impact in child support enforcement.

Qualifications

• Excellent litigation, organization, research, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in time management and ability to work independently.
• Significant litigation experience with large caseload prioritization.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Represents the Division of Child Support Enforcement.
• Litigates in state and federal courts.
• Provides legal services and training.
• Maintains positive relationships with the courts.
• Supervises legal administrative assistants.

Skills

Litigation skills

Organization skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Admitted to the Virginia bar

Job description

Position Details

• Title: Assistant Attorney General, Child Support Enforcement
• State Role Title: Assistant Attorney General
• Hiring Range: $83,000-$119,000
• Pay Band: UG
• Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law
• Location: Office of the Attorney General, Manassas
• Agency Website: https://www.oag.state.va.us/
• Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Represents the Division of Child Support Enforcement of the Virginia Department of Social Services in its mission to determine paternity and establish, modify, and enforce support obligations; litigates in state and federal courts; provides counsel, legal services, and training to the Division regarding cases, program guidance and procedure; participates on committees and workgroups as requested; develops and maintains open communication and positive relationships with the courts; cultivates and fosters a positive attorney‑client relationship with the Division; performs administrative duties; supervises legal administrative assistants as assigned; attends conferences, seminars and continuing legal education; prepares and presents training and informational programs and completes special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent litigation, organization, research, writing, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Proficiency in time management and ability to work independently with client agency and as a team member are essential.
• The optimal candidate will have significant litigation experience and the ability to prioritize the demands of a large caseload.
• The candidate must be willing to travel.
• Must be admitted to the Virginia bar.

Additional Considerations

Prior experience in representing a governmental entity preferred but not required.

EEO Statement

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.