Assistant Attorney General – Department of Human Services Division: The West Virginia Attorney General’s Office seeks a highly productive attorney to represent state agencies in our Health and Human Services division. Candidates will primarily be responsible for litigating matters in administrative hearings, circuit court and appellate court. Additional work may include researching and drafting briefs, writs, and motions before the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and Intermediate Court of Appeals. Strong written and oral advocacy skills are required to be successful in this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing of the West Virginia State Bar (or eligible for immediate admission on motion/reciprocity).
• Minimum of 1–3 years of legal experience with a strong background in litigation and appellate advocacy.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Highly proactive and detail-oriented, with demonstrated ability to independently manage high-volume workloads and strict statutory deadlines.
• Experience in drafting court pleadings and litigating matters in administrative and court settings.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS & BENEFITS

• Work Location: Charleston, WV
• Benefits: $85,000-$105,000 plus state benefits.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Cover letter detailing relevant experience in litigation and appellate advocacy.
2. Current résumé/CV.
3. Writing sample (maximum 10 pages; examples including proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, proposed orders, legal memorandum, or statutory analysis).
4. List of three professional references.