Assistant Attorney General, Child Support Enforcement

Virginia AG; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia’s Office of the Attorney General in Manassas seeks an Assistant Attorney General for Child Support Enforcement to lead complex litigation, advise the Division, and enforce support obligations.

The role requires Virginia Bar admission, strong writing and research, and the ability to manage a heavy caseload while collaborating with courts and agency staff. Travel as needed; supervise legal assistants and provide training; salary range $83,000-$119,000 with general public appointment.

Qualifications

• Excellent litigation, organization, research, writing and interpersonal skills required.
• Proficiency in time management and ability to work independently with client agency and as a team member.
• Significant litigation experience and ability to prioritize a large caseload.

Responsibilities

• Represents the Division of Child Support Enforcement in paternity determinations and establishment, modification and enforcement of support obligations.
• Litigates in state and federal courts and provides counsel, legal services and training to the Division.
• Participates on committees and workgroups; develops and maintains relationships with the courts.
• Supervises legal administrative assistants as assigned and attends conferences and continuing education.
• Prepares and presents training and informational programs and completes special projects.

Skills

Litigation

Excellent communication

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Virginia bar admission

Job description

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

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. This position is located in Manassas.

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.

Special Instructions

Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website (https://www.jobs.virginia.gov) to submit your application. Applications sent to the Recruitment email address will not be reviewed for the hiring process. We do not entertain phone calls or emails inquiring about application status; instead, please login to the PageUp/RMS system for updates on your application's status.

Contact Information

Name: OAG Recruitment

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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.

Note: 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.