Assistant Attorney General, Office of Civil Rights, Worker Protection Unit

Responsibilities

• Enforce Virginia labor law as part of the Worker Protection Unit (WPU).
• Receive referrals from state agencies, including the Department of Labor and Industry, regarding violations of the Virginia Minimum Wage Act and the misclassification of Virginia workers.
• Enforce statutes that require the provision of paid sick leave and salary transparency.
• Work closely with investigative staff in WPU and conduct litigation brought by WPU in state circuit courts.
• Prepare and present complex civil cases before state circuit courts.
• Plan, direct, and control litigation activities, involving subject matter jurisdiction, adequacy and admissibility of evidence, proper application of judicial precedent, and the rules of civil procedure.
• Work closely with state agency partners and other statewide stakeholders and assist in advising legislative partners during the legislative session.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant litigation experience with a background in enforcing labor laws.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.
• Must be admitted, or eligible for admission on motion, to the Virginia State Bar.

Pay

Hiring range: $90,000 – $105,824 (Pay Band: UG).

Location: Office of the Attorney General, Virginia. Contact: OAG Recruitment, phone 804-786-2071, email recruitment@oag.state.va.us.