Staff Attorney Senior

DHRM•Richmond, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Labor and Industry’s Division of Wage Protection at the Headquarters Office, Richmond VA, is seeking a self-motivated individual to serve as full-time lead counsel in civil and administrative labor and employment law cases. These legal areas include, but are not limited to, employee wage payments, worker misclassification, prevailing wage requirements, certain employment-related anti-retaliation statutes, employee leave programs, and child labor. This position also researches and analyzes legal issues upon request from agency management to facilitate compliance efforts under applicable laws and regulations, presents findings and recommendations to agency management and/or personnel resulting from the legal research and analysis of technical issues and data, and handles more complicated/difficult cases. In addition, this position provides legal and technical support in the development of regulatory rulemaking, policy formulation, and legislative affairs of all agency divisions. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute to DOLI’s mission of making Virginia a better place to live, work, and conduct business. Additional information about our agency can be found at www.doli.virginia.gov . Joining state government means becoming part of something bigger than yourself. It’s a chance to make meaningful contributions to your community while enjoying purpose-driven work, and opportunities to grow professionally. Your talents can help Virginia thrive – this isn’t just a job, it’s a legacy.

Requirements

A J.D. degree.
An active membership in the Virginia State Bar
Knowledge of Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure and the Virginia Administrative Process Act.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Litigation experience is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of Federal and State laws governing labor and employment, as well as the ability to conduct research and analysis.
Experience in a similar position in government or private industry.
Verifiable fluency in speaking, reading, and writing Spanish.

Responsibilities

Serve as full-time lead counsel in civil and administrative labor and employment law cases.
Research and analyze legal issues upon request from agency management to facilitate compliance efforts under applicable laws and regulations.
Present findings and recommendations to agency management and/or personnel resulting from the legal research and analysis of technical issues and data.
Handle more complicated/difficult cases.
Provide legal and technical support in the development of regulatory rulemaking, policy formulation, and legislative affairs of all agency divisions.