Labor Rights Litigator - Assistant Attorney General

Virginia Office of the Attorney General; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Litigation experience

Labor law enforcement

Leadership & communication

Education

Admission to Virginia State Bar or eligible

Job description

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.