Assistant Attorney General, Financial Recovery Section

About the role

The mission of FRS is to advance the interests of the taxpayers of Virginia by providing legal advice and services to appropriately, cost-effectively, and aggressively secure recoveries on civil claims in favor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The position supports the FRS’s General District Court Litigation Unit and will assist other units in the Section as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supports the FRS’s General District Court Litigation Unit and assists other units in the Section as needed.
• Performs 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 (e.g., 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.
• Pursues actions to enforce civil judgments obtained by the section and on administrative orders to recover fines and penalties imposed by state agencies.
• Enforces state liens on private personal injury and wrongful death claims on behalf of state hospitals and Medicaid liens on behalf of the Department of Medical Assistance Services.
• Provides advice and services in the areas of plaintiffs’ litigation, property damage, creditors’ rights, and bankruptcy.
• Some overnight travel is required.

Requirements

• Minimum of one to three years’ experience as a practicing attorney.
• Ability to draft pleadings, motions, and supporting memoranda and briefs.
• Ability to conduct all aspects of discovery.
• Ability to advise client agencies through the course of litigation.
• Ability to appear in court on motions, trials, and appeals.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize the demands of a large and diverse caseload.
• Knowledge of general legal principles.
• Proficiency in time management.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member to complete complex assignments within prescribed deadlines.
• Ability to be responsive to inquiries from multiple client agencies, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Ability to work well under pressure and quickly adjust priorities.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• 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.

Pay

Hiring Range: $84,500 to $91,450; Pay Band: UG

Contact Information: Name: OAG Recruitment; Phone: 804-786-2071; Email: recruitment@oag.state.va.us