Assistant Attorney General, Office of Civil Rights, Worker Protection Unit

Virginia Office of the Attorney General; Abingdon (VA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 106.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Virginia Office of the Attorney General is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for the Worker Protection Unit. The role focuses on enforcing Virginia labor law, handling referrals related to minimum wage, misclassification, paid sick leave, and salary transparency.

The Attorney General will litigate in state circuit courts, work closely with investigators and agency partners, and assist legislative initiatives during the session.

Formación

• Minimum three years of relevant litigation experience in labor law or related fields.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Must be admitted or eligible for admission to the Virginia State Bar.

Responsabilidades

• Enforce Virginia labor laws within the Worker Protection Unit, handling referrals from state agencies on wage and misclassification issues.
• Litigate complex civil matters in state circuit courts and coordinate with investigative staff and agency partners.

Conocimientos

Litigation experience

Labor law enforcement

Leadership & communication

Educación

Admission to Virginia State Bar or eligible

Descripción del empleo

Title: Assistant Attorney General, Office of Civil Rights, Worker Protection Unit

State Role Title: Assistant Attorney General

Hiring Range: 90,000-105,824

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

The responsibilities for this position include enforcing Virginia labor law as part of the Worker Protection Unit (WPU). This will include receiving referrals from state agencies, including the Department of Labor and Industry, regarding violations of the Virginia Minimum Wage Act and the misclassification of Virginia workers. WPU also enforces statutes that require the provision of paid sick leave and that require salary transparency.

The Assistant Attorney General will work closely with investigative staff in WPU and conduct litigation brought by WPU in state circuit courts. This will include the preparation and presentation of complex civil cases before state circuit courts. This will require the ability to plan, direct and control litigation activities, involving subject matter jurisdiction, adequacy and admissibility of evidence, proper application of judicial precedent, and the rules of civil procedure.

The Assistant Attorney General will work closely with state agency partners and other statewide stakeholders and assist in advising legislative partners during the legislative session.

Minimum Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three (3) years of relevant litigation experience with a background in enforcing labor laws.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.
• Must be admitted, or eligible for admission on motion, to the Virginia State Bar.

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.