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Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights

West Virginia, USA

125 Days ago

Job Description


The Office of the West Virginia Attorney General is seeking a full-time attorney to handle civil rights matters, such as employment and housing discrimination claims, for the Office. The position will include legal representation of the WV Human Rights Commission in discrimination cases; however, other types of litigation in administrative forums, trial courts, and appellate courts is likely. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of five (5) years of litigation experience with experience handling matters before the WV Human Rights Commission preferred but not required. The Office is also committed to the training and mentoring of attorneys who lack extensive litigation experience but who have the requisite work ethic, professionalism, integrity, and desire to learn. The position is based at the State Capitol complex in Charleston, West Virginia. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as written and oral advocacy skills, are required. Candidates must have an active West Virginia law license.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and preferred salary range to jobs@wvago.gov with "Civil Rights Attorney" in the subject line.

Practice Areas & Specialty

Civil Rights, Litigation

Designation

Attorney

Key Skills Required

AdvocacyDesire To LearnLitigationMentoringOrganizational SkillsProfessionalismTrainingWork Ethic

Job Overview


Job Function: Legal Services / Legal

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Not Specified

Experience Level: Not Specified

Salary: Competitive & Based on Experience

Experience: 0 - 0 yrs

Contact Information


Company Name: Office of the West Virginia Attorney General

Recruiting People: HR Department

Website: N/A

Location

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