Open Staff Positions
Paralegal – FOIA & Public Records Support (DoHS Dedicated)
The Office of the Attorney General seeks a highly proactive, detail-oriented paralegal to serve in a FOIA & Public Records Support role, dedicated exclusively to supporting legal counsel for the Department of Human Services (DoHS). This specialized support role assists attorneys with processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, subpoenas for records, governmental agency record requests, and all other types of record requests across all DoHS Bureaus and Units.
The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately and efficiently logging and tracking records requests, aiding in gathering documents, conducting initial reviews, applying preliminary redactions under attorney supervision, maintaining deadlines, and assisting attorneys with preparing legal filings and responses.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
FOIA Processing & Subpoena Support
Assist attorneys in evaluating, tracking, and managing all FOIA requests, subpoenas for records, governmental agency record requests, and all other types of record requests across all DoHS Bureaus and Units. Conduct preliminary legal research under supervision regarding the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act and the state and federal privacy and confidentiality laws that govern DoHS records. Review agency records, apply preliminary redactions, and assist in drafting response letters, exemption forms, and privilege logs for attorney review.
Litigation & Subpoena Assistance
Assist counsel in preparing draft procedural motions (e.g., motions to quash, protective orders) and coordinate with DoHS Regional Managing Attorneys, the Office of the Attorney General’s Regional Assistant Attorneys General, and relevant staff as necessary.[LW1.1]
Records Coordination & Electronic Review
Coordinate with DoHS and Office of Shared Administration staff across all Bureaus and Units to execute search protocols and document collection workflows. Organize and review large-scale document productions using Everlaw or comparable platforms, ensuring relevant records are systematically identified, logged, organized, and prepared for attorney review and production.
Administrative Support & Operational Guidance
Support attorneys in providing day-to-day operational guidance to agency personnel on public disclosure obligations and record-handling protocols. Help maintain standard operating procedures, standardized redaction templates, and disclosure logs. Assist in preparing materials for internal compliance training.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience); Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• At least one year of paralegal or legal assistant experience with a background in document review, public records, administrative support, or litigation assistance.
• Strong organizational and computer skills, with experience organizing case files, maintaining tracking databases, and managing document collections.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Highly proactive and detail-oriented, with demonstrated ability to independently manage high-volume workloads and strict statutory deadlines.
• Solid working knowledge of the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act, records laws, privacy, subpoena compliance, and the state and federal confidentiality laws that govern DoHS records (for example, W. Va. Code § 9-9-20 and HIPAA).
• Experience drafting procedural motions (e.g., motions to quash, protective orders).
• Proficiency with Everlaw (or comparable e-discovery platforms), Adobe Acrobat Pro, and document redaction tools.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Cover letter detailing relevant experience in legal research, public records review, subpoena defense, or state agency operations.
2. Current résumé/CV.
3. List of three professional references.
Please submit application materials and preferred salary range to jobs@wvago.gov with “Paralegal - FOIA and Public Records Support” in the subject line.
Receptionist, Consumer Protection & Antitrust Division
The Office of the Attorney General is seeking a highly organized, reliable Receptionist for the Consumer & Antitrust Division. This position is located at the State Capitol Complex. The Receptionist is the first-line contact for the office, whether on the telephone or in person. Candidates must be professional, punctual, and highly dependable. Position requires the ability to determine the specific issue presented by a caller, to know whether the issue is covered by Consumer Protection laws, and to make an appropriate referral for non-consumer topics. Duties will include managing multiple phone lines, greeting office visitors, handling mail/faxes, managing office supplies, mailing forms and brochures to callers, and other duties as assigned. Ideal candidates shall possess prior experience as a receptionist or direct interaction with the public, as well as administrative office experience.
Please send your cover letter, resume, and preferred salary range to jobs@wvago.gov with “Receptionist” in the subject line.
Data Analyst, WV Medicaid Fraud Control Unit
The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) is charged with investigating, prosecuting and obtaining criminal and civil remedies against individuals and corporate entities responsible for improper or fraudulent Medicaid billing schemes, as well as investigating and prosecuting allegations of abuse and neglect of residents in nursing homes and other residential healthcare facilities. To fulfill these obligations, the MFCU works to identify and investigate fraud committed by hospitals, nursing homes, pharmacies, home health agencies, transportation providers, clinics, hospitals, doctors, dentists, nurses, and other Medicaid providers – as well as individuals, who, for their own financial benefit, interfere with the quality of healthcare, or exploit Medicaid beneficiaries.
Qualified applicants must possess good judgement and experience demonstrating the following:
• Exhibit proficient computer skills to utilize case management systems and other computer databases.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Excel functions to manipulate large data sets by means of aggregating, grouping, sorting, and filtering.
• Experience analyzing large and complex data sets to identify trends/patterns.
Under supervision of the Chief Forensic Auditor, the Data Analyst will collect, compile, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex medical data sets or other available information. They will formulate analyses and prepare reports, in addition to testifying in court as needed. They will also be responsible for performing other duties as assigned. The Data Analyst will perform work at an advanced level by assisting with investigations of crimes related to the medical programs of the state. They will be responsible for the collection, compilation and analysis of information obtained from databases, source documents, medical and financial data, and other relevant sources. They will gather data from various databases and sources such as earnings information, medical billing data, various licensure statuses, participant eligibility in federal healthcare programs, business records, timecards, financial records, and social service information. They will be able to compile source data into a usable format for examination and/or investigation. They will analyze Medicaid billing data to identify trends and anomalies that may support or define allegations of fraud, as well as organize results and create memos or reports outlining findings and conclusions. They will present their findings to the Chief Forensic Auditor, assist in the interpretation and presentation of findings, and may be required to testify in court. The Data Analyst may also be required to prepare visualizations or presentations of their analysis utilizing Excel, Tableau, Power BI, and other analytical software. The ideal applicant will be able to transform complex data and analyses into clear, concise actionable insights. The selected applicant shall complete necessary training as required by federal, state, department and unit policies and must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in verbal and written form with others
Minimum Qualifications
The applicant must have graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of twelve semester hours or equivalent in accounting, business administration or finance, and eighteen months of full-time professional auditing or analytical experience. Consideration will be given to work experience in auditing or analytical work involving preparation of financial statements or analysis of financial data.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and preferred salary range to jobs@wvago.gov with "Data Analyst" in the subject line.