Assistant Attorney General - Department of Mental Health
Assistant Attorney General - Department of Mental Health
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How to Apply
Do not apply apply by sending a statement of interest resume and writing sample to Senior Assistant Attorney General Mathew Viens at .Please ensure that all resumes include all Bar admission information as well as date admitted and mention AAG - DMH Litigation Unit in the subject line of your email. Please apply by July 07 2025.
Overview
The Vermont Office of the Attorney General Department of Mental Health Litigation Unit has an immediate opening for an energetic and talented full-time Assistant Attorney General who will be responsible for representing the Vermont Department of Mental Health.
Description
The Attorney Generals Department of Mental Health Litigation Unit provides legal services to all the Departments Divisions. Responsibilities of this position include litigating involuntary treatment cases in the Vermont Superior Court Family Division cases involving competency and involuntary treatment in the Criminal Division and representing the Department in administrative appeals before the Human Services Board. Other duties include contract review related administrative legal work and training mental health providers on all aspects of Vermonts mental health laws. The Unit consists of four Assistant Attorneys General who work closely with the Department of Mental Health General Counsel.
Located in Waterbury the AAG will be responsible for handling litigation in Vermont Civil and Criminal Courts. Candidates should have excellent oral and written communication skills and be capable of working as part of a team.
Compensation
This Assistant Attorney General position is an exempt full-time position. Salary and benefits will be based upon qualifications and experience in accordance with theState of Vermont Attorney Pay Plan. The State of Vermont offers a benefit package rivaling any employer in Vermont which includes a top-notch health care plan generous sick and annual leave and employer contribution to pension plans. Further the Attorney Generals Office recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance and support the use of flexible workplace arrangements in accordance with applicable policies.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must be a member in good standing of the Vermont bar or eligible to waive in.
Preference will be given to applicants with three years of relevant experience especially in Vermont but newly admitted attorneys are welcome to apply.
Candidates must be willing to travel and work independently but within the structure of a government legal team.
Candidates should have excellent oral and written communication skills and be capable of working as part of a team.
Self-reliance IT skills and knowledge of state and federal mental health law regulations and policies are a plus.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Employment Type
Full Time
