Assistant Attorney General, Financial Recovery Section
Company: DHRM
Location: Richmond
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Assistant Attorney General, Financial Recovery Section
State Role Title: Assistant Attorney General Hiring Range:
Commensurate with Experience Pay Band: UG Agency: Attorney General
& Dept of Law Location: Office of the Attorney General Agency
Website: https://www.oag.state.va.us/ Recruitment Type: General
Public - G Job Duties The mission of FRS is to advance the
interests of the taxpayers of Virginia by providing legal advice
and services to appropriately, cost-effectively, and aggressively
secure recoveries on civil claims in favor of the Commonwealth of
Virginia. The position supports the FRS’s General District Court
Litigation Unit and will assist other units in the Section as
needed. Responsibilities include performing affirmative civil
litigation in courts throughout the Commonwealth on a high volume
and diverse caseload, including claims to recover: delinquent
accounts receivable arising from the provision of state goods and
services, such as public education; tort damages resulting from
injury to state property and infrastructure for the Department of
Transportation and other agencies; damages resulting from breach of
state contracts. In addition, duties include pursuing actions to
enforce civil judgments obtained by the section and on
administrative orders to recover fines and penalties imposed by
state agencies. Furthermore, the position enforces state liens on
private personal injury and wrongful death claims on behalf of
state hospitals. General responsibilities include providing advice
and services in the areas of plaintiffs’ litigation, property
damage, creditors’ rights, and bankruptcy. Some overnight travel is
required. Minimum Qualifications The applicant should have a
minimum of one to three years’ experience as a practicing attorney.
The successful candidate will have the ability to draft pleadings,
motions, and supporting memoranda and briefs; conduct all aspects
of discovery; advise client agencies through the course of
litigation; and appear in court on motions, trials, and appeals. T
he position requires excellent analytical, verbal and written
communication skills; the ability to prioritize the demands of a
large and diverse caseload; knowledge of general legal principles;
proficiency in time management and the ability to work both
independently and as a team member to complete complex assignments
within prescribed deadlines; and the ability to be responsive to
inquiries from multiple client agencies, courts, and opposing
counsel. Candidates must also demonstrate the ability to work well
under pressure and quickly adjust priorities. The successful
candidate must possess a valid driver's license and will be subject
to a criminal background check. Admission to the Virginia State Bar
is required. Ability to travel as needed on day trips and, on
occasion, overnight is required. Special Instructions Kindly
utilize the Virginia Jobs website (https://www.jobs.virginia.gov)
to submit your application. Applications sent to the Recruitment
email address will not be reviewed for the hiring process. We do
not entertain phone calls or emails inquiring about application
status; instead, please login to the PageUp/RMS system for updates
on your application's status. Contact Information Name: OAG
Recruitment Phone: 804-786-2071 Email: recruitment@oag.state.va.us
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are
encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the
Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this
opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter
(formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging &
Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind &
Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged
to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability
documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.
Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling
DARS at 800-552-5019. Note : Applicants who received a Certificate
of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022-
February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable
documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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