Chief, Financial Recovery Section – Strategic Debt Recovery Lead

Attorney General & Dept of Law; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Attorney General & Dept of Law in Virginia is seeking a Section Chief for the Financial Recovery Section within the Office of the Attorney General. The role oversees attorneys and staff, providing strategic leadership and direct legal representation for collecting delinquent debt owed to state agencies.

The position requires seven years of attorney experience, Virginia bar admission, and the ability to sign settlements and guide multiple units in Administrative, District Court, Medical, Complex

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Current Virginia bar membership and admission to practice in all VA state and federal courts.
• Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication; able to manage large caseloads; meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a staff of attorneys and non-attorneys in the Financial Recovery Section.
• Provide strategic leadership and legal representation for debt collection of Commonwealth agencies.
• Sign off on settlements and financial adjustments in collections files; supervise five units.
• Mentor and train junior attorneys; support interoffice collaborations and special projects.

Skills

Pleadings and motions

Discovery

Litigation in VA courts

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Work under pressure

Travel flexibility

Client relations

Education

Bar admission in Virginia

Licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in Virginia

Job description

Attorney General & Dept of Law in Virginia is seeking a Section Chief for the Financial Recovery Section within the Office of the Attorney General. The role oversees attorneys and staff, providing strategic leadership and direct legal representation for collecting delinquent debt owed to state agencies.

The position requires seven years of attorney experience, Virginia bar admission, and the ability to sign settlements and guide multiple units in Administrative, District Court, Medical, Complex