Closing Date: 30th October, 2026
Description:
Job Duties:The responsibilities for this position include enforcing Virginia labor law as part of the Worker Protection Unit (WPU). This will include receiving referrals from state agencies, including the Department of Labor and Industry, regarding violations of the Virginia Minimum Wage Act and the misclassification of Virginia workers. WPU also enforces statutes that require the provision of paid sick leave and that require salary transparency.
The Assistant Attorney General will work closely with investigative staff in WPU and conduct litigation brought by WPU in state circuit courts. This will include the preparation and presentation of complex civil cases before state circuit courts. This will require the ability to plan, direct and control litigation activities, involving subject matter jurisdiction, adequacy and admissibility of evidence, proper application of judicial precedent, and the rules of civil procedure.
The Assistant Attorney General will work closely with state agency partners and other statewide stakeholders and assist in advising legislative partners during the legislative session.
Minimum Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three (3) years of relevant litigation experience with a background in enforcing labor laws.
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.
- Must be admitted, or eligible for admission on motion, to the Virginia State Bar.
Special Instructions
Application materials should include a discussion of all relevant experience, résumé, a writing sample, and law school transcript.
Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website (https://www.jobs.virginia.gov) to submit your application. Applications sent to the Recruitment email address will not be reviewed for the hiring process. We do not entertain phone calls or emails inquiring about application status; instead, please login to the PageUp/RMS system for updates on your application's status.
Contact Information
Name: OAG Recruitment
Phone: 804-786-2071
Email: recruitment@oag.state.va.us
