Closing Date: 1st October, 2025
Description:
Nature of Work:*** This job opportunity will not be in the classified service and will not be covered under the Administrative Rule of the WV Division of Personnel. ***
Performs legal work under the general supervision of the Associate General Counsel. Performs full performance legal work for the WV Lottery Commission. Assist Associate General Counsel with legislative bill drafting emergency policy, and procedural rules.
Draft pleadings and other legal memoranda in litigation and administrative hearings. Will prepare legal memos on regulatory and compliance matters. Participate in the RFP contract process, interpreting purchasing rules and regulations, and providing legal guidance to management.
Respond to FOIA requests. Research regulatory matters in the direction of the Associate General Counsel and the Lottery Director. Reviews and approvals of a variety of contracts relating to marketing, security, licensing, finance and administration, etc. Consults with agency staff on the interpretation of court opinions, the interpretation and application of statutes, rules and regulations, commission and director policy, minimum internal controls, casinos internal controls and house rules.
Applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation by the WV Lottery Security Division. No person shall be appointed, employed, or continue to serve in any position or employment with the commission who has been convicted of any violation of the lottery law or of any felony or any crime related to theft or gambling. The commission shall remove or discharge any person so convicted.
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Important: You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section, or you may attach a detailed resume. Please make sure to review the “Other Information” section of this listing for any specific instructions of the hiring department.
Attention: Applicants may provide verification of post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact any personal information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Training: Admission to the West Virginia State Bar.
Experience: Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid employment in the practice of law.
Substitution: One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid employment as an attorney with the agency to which assigned shall be considered the equivalent of two years of experience.
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