Assistant Attorney General, DoHS

Assistant Attorney General, DoHS six positions available

The Office of the West Virginia Attorney General is seeking multiple attorneys to represent the WV Department of Health Services (DoHS)in various locations throughout the state. The attorney will represent DoHS in litigation and appeals before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. Attorneys in these positions will also play a vital role in developing better working relationships among the many key players in abuse and neglect proceedings.

These attorneys will be the relationship partners or liaisons between the DoHS and Prosecuting Attorneys who represent the DoHS in civil abuse and neglect cases. They will also assist the DoHS in helping facilitate the timely exchange of information and documentation with counsel representing other parties in the cases, as well as with the judges presiding over the matters, so the Courts can move the litigation forward as efficiently as possible for all those involved. These attorneys will provide advice to the client, the DoHS, on litigation strategies and day-to-day operations, assist with policy development and implementation, and engage with other state and federal agencies on the client’s behalf. If you have a strong work ethic and a genuine desire to be a part of transformational change to improve the child welfare system in West Virginia, you are encouraged to apply to be an Assistant Attorney General representing the DoHS.

Candidates must have an active WV license or be eligible for admission.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, list of references, writing sample and location preference to jobs@wvago.gov and "DoHS Attorney" in the subject line.