Assistant Attorney General, Health Services Division

6 days ago


Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Job Summary

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to join the Commonwealth of Virginia as an Assistant Attorney General in the Health Services Section. As a key member of our team, you will provide expert legal advice and representation to agencies within the Health and Human Resources Secretariat, including the Departments of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, Blind and Vision Impaired, and Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Represent the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Office of Forensic Services and the Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation in state and federal court.
  • Provide advice on interpretation of state and federal law and represent the assigned client agencies in state and federal court.
  • Provide daily advice to agencies on a variety of legal issues involving health and disability law, confidentiality and privacy laws, the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, and the Virginia Administrative Process Act.
  • Support the attorneys representing the Department of Health Professions, the Department of Health, and the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services as needed.
Requirements
  • Must be a member of the Virginia Bar.
  • Possess excellent analytical, research, and writing ability.
  • Demonstrate superior oral and written communication and litigation skills.
  • Five years of state and federal litigation experience is preferred.
What We Offer

The Commonwealth of Virginia offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.



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