State Debt Recovery Attorney

Commonwealth of Virginia

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 91,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia's Office of the Attorney General is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for the Financial Recovery Section. The role performs high-volume civil litigation to recover on behalf of the Commonwealth, including pursuing actions to enforce judgments, liens, and penalties.

The candidate will assist the General District Court Litigation Unit and may support other units; travel may be required, including overnight trips.

Qualifications

Minimum 1–3 years’ experience as a practicing attorney.
Ability to draft pleadings, motions, and supporting memoranda; conduct discovery; advise client agencies through litigation; appear in court on motions, trials, and appeals.
Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills; able to manage a large, diverse caseload and work independently or in a team.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel; subject to a criminal background check.
Admission to the Virginia State Bar is required; ability to travel as needed (day trips and occasional overnight).

Responsibilities

Perform affirmative civil litigation in courts across the Commonwealth on a high-volume, diverse caseload.
Pursue actions to enforce civil judgments and administrative orders to recover fines and penalties.
Enforce state liens on private personal injury and Medicaid liens on behalf of state agencies.
Provide advice and services in plaintiffs’ litigation, property damage, creditors’ rights, and bankruptcy.
Some overnight travel is required.