Senior Assistant Attorney General/Unit Manager, Office of Civil Rights, Worker Protection Unit
About The Position
The Office of the Attorney General is seeking a Unit Manager in the Worker Protection Unit (WPU) within the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) of the Public Advocacy Division (PAD). The Public Advocacy Division manages the affirmative civil enforcement litigation of OAG to protect the public interest. WPU investigates and litigates civil cases to vindicate the rights of Virginia workers and to hold employers accountable for violations of Virginia law, including wage theft, worker misclassification, and unlawful denials of sick leave. The responsibilities for this position include enforcing Virginia labor law. This will include receiving referrals from state agencies, including the Department of Labor and Industry, regarding violations of the Virginia Minimum Wage Act and the misclassification of Virginia workers. WPU also enforces statutes that require the provision of paid sick leave and that require salary transparency. The Unit Manager will supervise all staff in WPU, and all litigation brought by WPU in state circuit courts. This will include the preparation and presentation of complex civil cases before state circuit courts. This will require the ability to plan, direct and control litigation activities, involving subject matter jurisdiction, adequacy and admissibility of evidence, proper application of judicial precedent, and the rules of civil procedure. The Unit Manager will work closely with state agency partners and other statewide stakeholders. The Unit Manager will also advise on related bills during the legislative section.
Requirements
- Able to waive into the practice of law in the Commonwealth of Virginia (required)
- At least seven years of civil litigation experience in Virginia state court is strongly preferred but similar litigation or other relevant experience will be considered.
- A working knowledge of federal and state labor laws is also beneficial.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed and admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Enforcing Virginia labor law.
- Receiving referrals from state agencies regarding violations of the Virginia Minimum Wage Act and the misclassification of Virginia workers.
- Enforcing statutes that require the provision of paid sick leave and salary transparency.
- Supervising all staff in WPU.
- Supervising all litigation brought by WPU in state circuit courts.
- Preparing and presenting complex civil cases before state circuit courts.
- Planning, directing, and controlling litigation activities.
- Working closely with state agency partners and other statewide stakeholders.
- Advising on related bills during the legislative section.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
