Assistant Attorney General

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Assistant Attorney General

The candidate duties include the following: Litigation of termination of parental rights and other juvenile court hearings in the Superior Court—Family Division of Vermont; Representation of DCF before the Human Services Board and Vermont Superior, Probate and Supreme Courts;

–Providing general counsel guidance to DCF employees on litigation, policy interpretation, and other matters as required; On occasion, representation of DCF in administrative hearings at Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center; Participation in training of DCF employees and contractors on various legal topics; Other legal work as requested by supervising attorney, including litigation in districts other those of primary assignment; Work with other AG and DCF divisions as required; and Travel to DCF district offices, Superior Courts, and Human Services Board hearings across the state. 3 years of experience in administrative, juvenile, family, civil and/or criminal matters is strongly preferred. Preference will be given to applicants with litigation experience, especially if in Vermont courts. Must be a member in good standing of the Vermont bar, or eligible to waive in, with excellent oral and written communication skills.

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Vermont Attorney General
HC 2 North, 280 State Drive,
Waterbury
Vermont
United States 05671-2080
Website : http://www.atg.state.vt.us