Staff Attorney Senior

Commonwealth of Virginia; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Labor and Industry in Richmond, VA seeks a Staff Attorney Senior to lead civil and administrative labor and employment litigation. You will handle wage payments, misclassification, prevailing wage issues, anti-retaliation statutes, leave programs, and child labor matters while advising on regulatory rulemaking and policy.

The role requires a JD, active Virginia Bar membership, strong research, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• J.D. required and active Virginia Bar membership.
• Knowledge of Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure and Virginia Administrative Process Act.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and administrative labor and employment law cases.
• Research and analyze legal issues for agency management and compliance.
• Assist in regulatory rulemaking, policy formation, and legislative affairs.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Litigation experience

Research and analysis

Spanish language proficiency

Education

J.D. degree

Virginia State Bar membership

Job description

Title: Staff Attorney Senior

State Role Title: Hearing Legal Servcs Offcr II

Hiring Range: $85,000 - $120,000 (Commensurate with experience and education) + Full State Benefits

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Labor and Industry

Location: Dept of Labor and Industry (Headquarters Office, Richmond VA)

Agency Website: www.doli.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Labor and Industry’s Division of Wage Protection at the Headquarters Office, Richmond VA, is seeking a self-motivated individual to serve as full-time lead counsel in civil and administrative labor and employment law cases. These legal areas include, but are not limited to, employee wage payments, worker misclassification, prevailing wage requirements, certain employment-related anti-retaliation statutes, employee leave programs, and child labor. This position also researches and analyzes legal issues upon request from agency management to facilitate compliance efforts under applicable laws and regulations, presents findings and recommendations to agency management and/or personnel resulting from the legal research and analysis of technical issues and data, and handles more complicated/difficult cases. In addition, this position provides legal and technical support in the development of regulatory rulemaking, policy formulation, and legislative affairs of all agency divisions. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute to DOLI’s mission of making Virginia a better place to live, work, and conduct business. Additional information about our agency can be found at www.doli.virginia.gov.

Why the State Government?

Joining state government means becoming part of something bigger than yourself. It’s a chance to make meaningful contributions to your community while enjoying purpose-driven work, and opportunities to grow professionally. Your talents can help Virginia thrive – this isn’t just a job, it’s a legacy.

Total Compensation

As an Employer of Choice, the Commonwealth of Virginia offers a comprehensive total compensation package based on the estimated entry level as shown in the table below. This includes state-funded retirement contributions under the VRS Hybrid Plan, comprehensive health and life insurance benefits, and 15 paid holidays annually. Additional information relating to the benefits available to eligible state employees can be found online at: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits.

Minimum Qualifications

• A J.D. degree.
• An active membership in the Virginia State Bar
• Knowledge of Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure and the Virginia Administrative Process Act.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Considerations

• Litigation experience is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Federal and State laws governing labor and employment, as well as the ability to conduct research and analysis.
• Experience in a similar position in government or private industry.
• Verifiable fluency in speaking, reading, and writing Spanish.

Special Requirements

• Ability to occasionally travel overnight.
• Ability to perform moderate physical activity that includes but is not limited to climbing stairs and ladders, bending, walking up and down inclines, occasionally lifting and carrying loads up to 30 pounds.
• The selected candidate must successfully complete a criminal background investigation and successfully serve a 12-month probationary period effective from the date of employment if beginning employment as an original hire or re-employment.

The Department of Labor and Industry is committed to the goal of equal employment opportunity, with the intention that every employee and applicant for employment shall have an equal opportunity to be judged based on their fitness and merit to participate in the terms, conditions, privileges, and benefits of employment. All candidates are afforded opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.

The Department of Labor and Industry will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation to provide access to the application and/or interview process. If any assistance is needed when applying online, please contact DOLI [e-mail].

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.