Assistant Solicitor General

Assistant Solicitor General: The West Virginia Attorney General’s Office is accepting applications from attorneys interested in serving as an Assistant Solicitor General.

The SG group’s appellate-heavy docket includes civil and criminal matters and spans all practice areas across the Office. The group also works on statewide and national cases involving federalism, matters of first impression, and other significant issues for the State.

SG group attorneys practice at all levels in state and federal courts, including before the U.S. Supreme Court. And as members of a small team, all SG group attorneys contribute at highly substantive levels and can expect significant appellate, administrative, and general litigation experience.

Assistant Solicitors General draft appellate briefs, dispositive motions, and administrative comments; write Attorney General Opinions; and research and analyze other issues of importance to the Attorney General and other constitutional officers. They can also expect oral argument opportunities in West Virginia’s intermediate and supreme courts.

At least two years of professional experience and excellent writing skills are required. A clerkship or prior experience in appellate or administrative litigation is particularly beneficial. Must be eligible for admission to the West Virginia bar or have an active state bar license.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@wvago.gov with “Assistant Solicitor General” in the subject line.