Lead Counsel Attorney

3 days ago


Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

Job Summary

The Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Staff Attorney to join our team in the Department of Labor and Industry. As a Senior Staff Attorney, you will serve as a litigation lead counsel in Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) contested cases in circuit courts, and provide legal and technical support in the development of standards, regulatory rulemaking, policy formulation, and legislative proposals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Research and analyze legal issues upon request from agency staff to facilitate compliance efforts under applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
  • Presents findings and recommendations to agency leadership resulting from the legal research and analysis.
  • Handles more complex cases and provides legal and technical support in the development of standards, regulatory rulemaking, policy formulation, and legislative proposals.
  • Collaborates with agency staff to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure and the Virginia Administrative Process Act.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
  • An active member of the Virginia State Bar.
  • Litigation experience.
  • Knowledge of Federal and State laws governing Labor, and Occupational Safety and Health, as well as the ability to conduct research and analysis.
  • Experience in a similar position in government or private industry.
  • Verifiable fluency in speaking, reading, and writing Spanish.

Special Requirements

  • Possession of a valid driver's license or ability to obtain a valid driver's license.
  • Ability to occasionally travel overnight.
  • Ability to perform moderate physical activity that includes, but is not limited to, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, walking up and down inclines, occasionally lifting and carrying loads up to 30 pounds, etc.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total compensation package to include health benefits, paid leave, and flexible work schedules.
  • 12 Paid Holidays.
  • Health Benefits.
  • Sickness and Disability Program.
  • Deferred Compensation with Cash Match.
  • Group, Optional Life, and Long-term Care Insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Wellness Program.
  • Retirement Plans.
  • State Employee Resources.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to the goal of equal employment opportunity, with the intention that every employee and applicant for employment shall have an equal opportunity to be judged on the basis of their fitness and merit to participate in the terms, conditions, privileges, and benefits of employment. All candidates are afforded opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.



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