Chief Legal Officer - State Cabinet

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

State of West Virginia seeks a chief legal officer for the Cabinet Secretary. The attorney will serve as the department's chief legal authority and advisor on policy directions. Court appearances require authorization by the Attorney General.

The role demands admission to practice law in WV and extensive experience, including trial work in administrative or judicial settings. A substitution rule allows equivalence for agency attorneys.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in West Virginia.
• Nine years of full-time or equivalent legal experience, with trial exposure in admin or judicial proceedings.
• One year of agency attorney experience may substitute for two years of other qualifying experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as attorney and chief legal officer for the Cabinet Secretary.
• Advise on policy direction and provide the department's legal authority.
• Represent the department before a court after authorization by the Attorney General.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

WV Bar admission

Legal experience

Trial experience

Education

Law degree (J.D.)

Job description

State of West Virginia seeks a chief legal officer for the Cabinet Secretary. The attorney will serve as the department's chief legal authority and advisor on policy directions. Court appearances require authorization by the Attorney General.

The role demands admission to practice law in WV and extensive experience, including trial work in administrative or judicial settings. A substitution rule allows equivalence for agency attorneys.