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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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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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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Paralegal:
The Office of the West Virginia Attorney General seeks a highly organized, reliable individual to provide paralegal 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 “Paralegal” in the subject line.
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Assistant Attorney General-Senior Level Civil Prosecution:
The Attorney General’s Office seeks a full-time Assistant Attorney General to handle senior level civil prosecution. Ideal candidates will have top academic credentials, outstanding transcripts, a judicial clerkship, a minimum of six (6) years of litigation experience, and strong written and oral communication skills. 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.
Please send your resume, a writing sample and preferred salary range to jobs@wvago.gov with “Senior Level Civil Prosecution” 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 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 three 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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