Assistant Attorney General, Medicaid and Social Services
Company: DHRM
Location: Richmond
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Assistant Attorney General, Medicaid and Social Services
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 Responsibilities of the attorney include
litigating in state and federal courts and administrative
tribunals; providing legal advice, counsel, and training to the
Department and the Board; attending Board meetings and providing
advice and counsel to the Board; reviewing regulations pursuant to
the Virginia Administrative Process Act and State Plan amendments
pursuant to federal law; reviewing contracts and assisting the
Department in procurement matters, including high-risk contracts;
and completing special projects as assigned. The daily advice
provided to the Department or the Board will involve a variety of
legal issues involving Medicaid and federal and state health law,
Medicaid managed care, confidentiality and privacy laws, the
Virginia Freedom of Information Act, the Virginia Public
Procurement Act, and the Virginia Administrative Process Act. This
attorney will also assist in preparing official opinions,
responding to citizen inquiries, and reviewing legislation. Minimum
Qualifications Candidate must possess excellent analytical,
research, and writing ability, and demonstrate superior oral and
written communication and litigation skills. Excellent
interpersonal skills are required. The optimal candidate will have
significant state government experience and a thorough
understanding of Medicaid law. The successful candidate must be a
member of the Virginia Bar. 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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