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Virginia Office of the Attorney General · 3 months ago

Assistant Attorney General, Financial Recovery Section

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

The Virginia Office of the Attorney General is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for the Financial Recovery Section. This role involves providing legal advice and services to secure recoveries on civil claims for the Commonwealth of Virginia, including performing affirmative civil litigation and enforcing civil judgments.

Law Practice

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Performing affirmative civil litigation in courts throughout the Commonwealth on a high volume and diverse caseload, including claims to recover: delinquent accounts receivable arising from the provision of state goods and services, such as public education; tort damages resulting from injury to state property and infrastructure for the Department of Transportation and other agencies; damages resulting from breach of state contracts

Pursuing actions to enforce civil judgments obtained by the section and on administrative orders to recover fines and penalties imposed by state agencies

Enforcing state liens on private personal injury and wrongful death claims on behalf of state hospitals

Providing advice and services in the areas of plaintiffs’ litigation, property damage, creditors’ rights, and bankruptcy

Some overnight travel is required

Qualification

Civil litigation experienceDrafting legal documentsVirginia State Bar admissionAnalytical skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationTime managementTeamworkWork under pressure

Required

The applicant should have a minimum of one to three years' experience as a practicing attorney

The successful candidate will have the ability to draft pleadings, motions, and supporting memoranda and briefs; conduct all aspects of discovery; advise client agencies through the course of litigation; and appear in court on motions, trials, and appeals

The position requires excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills; the ability to prioritize the demands of a large and diverse caseload; knowledge of general legal principles; proficiency in time management and the ability to work both independently and as a team member to complete complex assignments within prescribed deadlines; and the ability to be responsive to inquiries from multiple client agencies, courts, and opposing counsel

Candidates must also demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure and quickly adjust priorities

The successful candidate must possess a valid driver's license and will be subject to a criminal background check

Admission to the Virginia State Bar is required

Ability to travel as needed on day trips and, on occasion, overnight is required