Government

Richmond, VA, United States

Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Richmond, VA

Attorney

5-5 yrs required

No

Title: Assistant Attorney General, Health Services Section

H1: Join the Legal Team at the Office of the Attorney General

H2: Represent State Agencies in Health and Human Resources

Assistant Attorney General - A Rewarding Career in Law and Public Service

Organization: Office of the Attorney General

Department: Health Services Section

Location: Richmond, Virginia, United States

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Job Type: Full-Time (Salaried)

Industry: Law / Judiciary

SEO-Friendly Job Title: Assistant Attorney General, Health Services Section

Job Description:

- Provide legal advice and representation to state agencies within the Health and Human Resources Secretariat
- Primary responsibility for representing the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Office of Forensic Services and the Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation
- Represent the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services in federal litigation involving the Americans with Disabilities Act and other federal laws
- Offer legal advice on various issues including health and disability law, confidentiality and privacy laws, and administrative processes
- Serve as back-up for attorneys representing other state agencies as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

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- Excellent analytical, research, and writing abilities
- Superior oral and written communication and litigation skills

Experience:

- 5 years of state and federal litigation experience preferred

Special Instructions:

- Apply through the Virginia Jobs website ()
- Do not send applications to the Help Personnel email address
- Check application status through the PageUp/RMS system
- Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process


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Equal Opportunity Employer:

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

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