Closing Date: 22nd November, 2026
Description:
Nature of Work:Under administrative direction, performs highly responsible legal work as the attorney and the chief legal officer for the Cabinet Secretary. Serves as the advisor and chief legal authority receiving general policy direction from the Secretary. May represent the department before a court of competent jurisdiction after authorization by the Attorney General. Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Training: Admission to practice law in the State of West Virginia.
Experience: Nine years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the practice of law, including trial experience in administrative or judicial proceedings.
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 other qualifying experience.