Senior Assistant Attorney General/Unit Manager, Office of Civil Rights, Worker Protection Unit

Title: Senior Assistant Attorney General/Unit Manager, Office of Civil Rights, Worker Protection Unit State Role Title: Senior Assistant Attorney General/Unit Manager Hiring Range: $110,000 – $148,237 Pay Band: UG Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law Location: Office of the Attorney General Agency Website: Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties 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. Minimum Qualifications Licensed and admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia (preferred) 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. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Attorney General & Dept of Law