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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Criminal/Civil Investigator:
The Attorney General seeks an Investigator for the Consumer Protection Division. Ideal candidates will have a college degree, extensive law enforcement/investigative background and be computer literate in Microsoft Office and internet research. Candidates without a college degree who have in excess of 15 years of investigative experience will also be considered. Successful candidates must be able to conduct complex investigations and surveillance, research and analyze information to formulate reports, conduct interviews and testify in hearings and at trial.
Please send your resume and preferred salary range to jobs@wvago.gov with “Criminal/Civil Investigator” in the subject line.
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Communications:
The Attorney General seeks a highly motivated and energetic person to join their Communications Department. A bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations or a closely related field is required, plus five (5) years’ experience in public relations, public policy, journalism or advertising. The ideal applicant will be an excellent writer, editor and communicator comfortable with working in a fast-paced environment, while meeting tight deadlines. Experience planning and implementing national, statewide and local media strategies, including social media, writing press releases, op-eds and organizing news conferences is preferred.
Please send your resume and preferred salary range to jobs@wvago.gov with “Communications” in the subject line.
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Assistant Attorney General / Fourth Circuit/Supreme Court Litigator:
The Office of the West Virginia Attorney General currently is seeking an attorney to handle cases before the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, as well as other courts. Experience with the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals is preferred. Ideal candidates will have a judicial clerkship and/or two years of experience. 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 “Fourth Circuit/ Supreme Court Litigator” in the subject line.
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Summer Law Clerk:
The Office of the West Virginia Attorney General is hiring law clerks for the summer of 2019. Summer law clerks will have the opportunity to work in at least three divisions within the Office, gaining exposure to many practice areas. Divisions include: Criminal Appellate; Solicitor General; Consumer Protection and Antitrust; Civil Rights; Department of Health and Human Resources; Education, Arts, and State Agencies & Boards; and Tax & Revenue, Court of Claims and Transportation. Once accepted, clerks will have an opportunity to express their preference concerning which divisions they will rotate through; all clerks will have the opportunity to do a rotation in the Criminal Appellate division, where they will have the opportunity to fully prepare and draft an appellate brief under the supervision of a licensed attorney, and many clerks will have an opportunity to work with the Solicitor General’s team, which handles high-level litigation matters in federal courts. Past clerks have had the opportunity to work on a variety of cutting-edge issues, including matters in the Supreme Court of the United States. All clerks will live and work in Charleston, West Virginia. The clerkship is compensated and will run for approximately 12 weeks; starting and ending dates are flexible. Both 1Ls and 2Ls are encouraged to apply.
If you are interested, please submit a resume, writing sample, law school transcript, and undergraduate transcript (for 1Ls only) to jobs@wvago.gov.
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Experienced Litigation Attorney:
The Attorney General’s Office seeks an experienced attorney to represent state agencies. Candidates must have extensive litigation experience. Ideal candidates will have highly accomplished academic and employment credentials with a minimum of eight (8) years of litigation experience. Candidates will have superior written and oral communication skills. Successful candidates will be aggressive and focused with the ability to produce a high-quality legal product. Candidates must also 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 “Experienced Litigation Attorney” in the subject line.
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Senior Level Attorney:
The Attorney General’s Office seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney to handle high profile, complex and multi-state litigation. Candidates must have at least ten (10) years of litigation and management experience, be motivated self-starters with strong work ethic, integrity and professionalism. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and verbal/written communication skills are necessary for this position. Experience with complex and multi-state litigation is preferred. Successful candidates will be expected to work long hours, produce a high-quality legal product that meets exacting standards, and seek to enhance the reputation of the Attorney General's Office as a top law firm in the State of West Virginia. Candidates must also 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 “Senior Level Attorney” in the subject line.
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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, managing 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 “Legal Assistant” 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 Eastern Panhandle Region. 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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