West Virginia Attorney General is seeking qualified individuals to help ensure that the State of West Virginia, State agencies, and other entities receive top-flight legal advice and representation. As the State's law firm, the Office of the Attorney General has a duty to the people of West Virginia to meet the highest professional standards, maintain a commitment to excellence, and zealously serve the public.
Significantly, the success of our Office depends primarily on the dedication and talents of every person who works here. As such, the Attorney General is committed to finding, developing, and retaining the best people. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work and seek to make West Virginia better, join us so that we can build the best law firm in the State.
To apply for any of the positions listed below, please submit a brief cover letter, your resume, salary requirements, a list of references, and any other information you believe would allow our Office to evaluate your application to the following email address: jobs@wvago.gov
All employees of the Office of the Attorney General have access to great benefits, including health insurance and retirement benefits. Unless otherwise specified, all listed positions are in Charleston, West Virginia, and are open until filled. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer.
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Assistant Attorney General / Criminal Appeals:
The Office of the West Virginia Attorney General currently is seeking attorneys for its Appellate Division. Responsibilities will include briefing and arguing appeals before the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and other courts in a variety of matters including, but not limited to, direct criminal appeals. Experience with a judicial clerkship and/or two years of appellate practice are preferred. Candidates must also have an active WV license or be eligible for admission.
To apply, please submit a brief cover letter, your resumé, a list of references, writing sample, and any other information you believe would allow our Office to evaluate your application to the following email address: jobs@wvago.gov with Appellate Attorney in the subject line.
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Senior Deputy Attorney General:
The Office of the West Virginia Attorney General is currently seeking an attorney for a senior management position. Candidates must have at least eight (8) years senior management experience, specifically managing attorneys and staff as well as some day-to-day operations in the office. Successful candidates will have experience handling high profile, complex and multi-state litigation. Candidates must have an active WV law license or be eligible for admission.
Please send your resume, a writing sample and preferred salary range to jobs@wvago.gov with "Senior Deputy" in the subject line.
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Consumer Advocate and Compliance Specialist:
The Attorney General seeks a Consumer Advocate and Compliance Specialist to act as a public liaison for the southern region of West Virginia. The advocate will serve as a representative of the office at public events, provide consumer education, assist in the complaint and mediation process in the Consumer Protection Division and act as a point of first contact between the Consumer Protection Division and consumers. Ideal candidates will be excellent communicators with a history of working with the public and maintaining community relationships. Successful candidates must be able to speak in a public setting, be able to work independently and in a fast-paced environment while staying organized and meeting deadlines. Candidates will be expected to work long hours and seek to enhance the reputation of the Attorney General's Office and the Consumer Protection Division within the State of West Virginia.
Please send your resume and preferred salary range to jobs@wvago.gov with “Consumer Advocate” in the subject line.
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Administrative Director:
The Office of the West Virginia Attorney General is currently seeking an Administrative Director (“AD”). The AD is responsible for daily interaction with management, attorneys and staff. The AD will help to manage information and work flow within the Office to ensure that management is making high-level decisions in a timely manner. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and have at least eight (8) years of experience managing staff and communicating with upper management. Candidates are expected to have a professional demeanor and be able to clearly communicate with others at all levels within the organization. Ideal candidates will have a strong level of accountability, be self-motivated, a have high level of attention to detail and a proven success rate in management.
Please send your resume, a writing sample and preferred salary range to jobs@wvago.gov with “Administrative Director” in the subject line.
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Consumer Protection Attorney:
The West Virginia Attorney General’s Office seeks an attorney for the Consumer Protection Division. Ideal candidates will have consumer protection experience. Successful candidates will have a minimum of five (5) years of aggressive litigation experience as well as mediation experience. Strong written and oral communication skills are required. Candidates will be expected to communicate complex legal matters in a clear manner. Candidates must have an active WV license or be eligible for admission.
Please send your resume, a writing sample and preferred salary range to jobs@wvago.gov with “Consumer Protection Attorney” in the subject line.
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DHHR - Assistant Attorney General:
The West Virginia Attorney General’s Office seeks a full-time attorney to represent a division within the Department of Health and Human Resources. The successful applicant will have at least five (5) years litigation experience in addition to experience with state, federal and administrative proceedings. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and verbal/written communication skills are a must for this position. The position is in Charleston, West Virginia. Candidates must also have an active WV license or be eligible for admission.
Please send your resume and preferred salary range to jobs@wvago.gov with “DHHR Assistant Attorney General” in the subject line.
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Litigation – Legal Assistant:
The Office of the West Virginia Attorney General seeks a highly organized, reliable individual to provide support to our attorneys and Administrative Division. Successful candidates will have a minimum of five (5) years prior experience working in a law firm, the ability to manage large document productions, strong written and oral communication skills as well as solid analytical skills. Candidates must have experience working in document management systems and be able to prioritize while working under tight time constraints.
Please send your resume and preferred salary range to jobs@wvago.gov with “Litigation-Legal Assistant” in the subject line.
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