Assistant Attorney General, Division of Child Support Enforcement

Title: Assistant Attorney General Division of Child Support Enforcement

State Role Title:Assistant Attorney General

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law

Location:WILLIAMSBURG CSC

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Manages assistant attorneys general outside counsel and legal staff with oversight by Senior Assistant Attorney General and Section Chief to ensure consistency in the delivery of legal services for Division of Child Support Enforcement of the Virginia Department of Social Services cases in state and federal courts. Performs personnel functions including evaluating recruiting hiring training and improving the performance of attorneys; performs administrative duties; attends and presents at conferences seminars and continuing legal education chairs and works on special projects committees and Division statewide workgroups as assigned. Represents the Division in its mission to determine paternity and establish modify and enforce support obligations; litigates in state and federal courts; provides counsel legal services and training to the Division regarding cases program guidance and procedure; participates on committees and workgroups as requested.

This attorney position is assigned to represent the following courts on behalf of the Division of Child Support Enforcement: Williamsburg Newport News and Portsmouth.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent litigation organization research writing and interpersonal skills are required.
  
• Proficiency in time management and ability to work independently with client agency and as a team member are essential.
  
• The optimal candidate will have significant litigation experience and the ability to prioritize the demands of a large caseload.
  
• The candidate must be willing to travel.
  
• Must be admitted to the Virginia bar.

Additional Considerations

Prior experience in representing a governmental entity preferred but not required.

Special Instructions

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Contact Information

Name: OAG Recruitment

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In support of the Commonwealths 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 .

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.