Assistant Attorney General, Financial Recovery

Virginia Office of the Attorney General; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Office of the Attorney General seeks an Assistant Attorney General for the Financial Recovery Section to handle affirmative civil litigation across the Commonwealth. The role supports the General District Court Litigation Unit and collaborates with other units, pursuing recoveries for state agencies and enforcing judgments.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of practice, strong drafting and discovery skills, and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload while communicating

Qualifications

• The applicant should have a minimum of one to three years’ experience as a practicing attorney.
• The successful candidate will draft pleadings, motions, and supporting memoranda and briefs; conduct discovery; advise client agencies; and appear in court on motions, trials, and appeals.
• Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills; ability to manage a large and diverse caseload; time management and teamwork.
• Must possess a valid driver's license; will be subject to a criminal background check; admission to the Virginia State Bar is required.
• Ability to travel for day trips and occasional overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Perform affirmative civil litigation in courts across Virginia on a high-volume, diverse caseload.
• Support the General District Court Litigation Unit and assist other units as needed; pursue actions to enforce civil judgments and fines.
• Enforce state liens on private injury and Medicaid liens on behalf of state agencies; advise agencies in litigation.

Skills

Pleadings

Motions

Discovery

Litigation

Legal research

Education

Virginia Bar Admission

Job description

Virginia Office of the Attorney General seeks an Assistant Attorney General for the Financial Recovery Section to handle affirmative civil litigation across the Commonwealth. The role supports the General District Court Litigation Unit and collaborates with other units, pursuing recoveries for state agencies and enforcing judgments.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of practice, strong drafting and discovery skills, and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload while communicating