Section Chief, Financial Recovery Section

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Richmond, VA

2d•$165,000 - $170,000

About The Position

The Section Chief of the Financial Recovery Section (FRS) oversees a staff of attorneys and non-attorneys, provides strategic leadership, and represents the office in collecting delinquent debt owed to agencies of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The position is the primary contact for represented agencies on collection policies, procedures, and client relations, and signs off on settlements and financial adjustments to collection files. The Section Chief oversees five units—Administrative and File Intake, General District Court Litigation, Medical Collections, Complex Litigation/Fraud, and Judgment Enforcement—each led by a unit manager. The role also assigns legislative bill reviews to FRS attorneys and signs all bill reviews performed by the section. The Section Chief provides legal advice and representation to support the section’s mission of delivering appropriate and cost-effective services to recover funds owed to Commonwealth agencies and institutions. As needed, the role may handle attorney tasks throughout the recovery process, from initial file review and analysis through litigation, post-judgment enforcement, and file closure. The position also mentors and trains less experienced attorneys, serves as a primary backup to other attorney positions as needed, and participates in special projects.

Requirements

At least seven years of experience practicing law.
Current membership in the Virginia State Bar and admission to practice in all state and federal courts in Virginia.
Ability to draft pleadings, motions, supporting memoranda, and briefs.
Ability to conduct all aspects of discovery, advise client agencies through litigation, and appear in court on motions, trials, and appeals.
Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize the demands of a large and diverse caseload.
Knowledge of general legal principles.
Proficiency in time management and ability to work independently and as a team member to complete complex assignments within prescribed deadlines.
Ability to respond to inquiries from multiple client agencies, courts, and opposing counsel.
Ability to work well under pressure and quickly adjust priorities.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to travel as needed for day trips and occasional overnight trips.
Must undergo a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

Oversee attorneys and non-attorney staff and provide strategic leadership for the Financial Recovery Section.
Represent the office in collecting delinquent debt owed to Commonwealth of Virginia agencies and institutions.
Serve as the primary contact for represented agencies regarding collections policies, procedures, and client relations.
Approve settlements and financial adjustments to collection files.
Oversee the section’s Administrative and File Intake, General District Court Litigation, Medical Collections, Complex Litigation/Fraud, and Judgment Enforcement units.
Assign legislative bill reviews to FRS attorneys and sign all bill reviews performed by the section.
Provide legal advice and representation in support of the section’s debt-recovery mission.
Handle attorney tasks throughout the recovery process as needed, including file review and analysis, litigation, post-judgment enforcement, and file closure.
Mentor and train less experienced attorneys.
Serve as a primary backup to other attorney positions as needed and participate in special projects.
Draft pleadings, motions, supporting memoranda, and briefs; conduct discovery; advise client agencies during litigation; and appear in court on motions, trials, and appeals.