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Attorney 2 - Revenue - Lottery Commission - Kanawha Co.

State of West Virginia

Revenue - Lottery Commission

Reactivated

Location

West Virginia, 25305

Salary

$52,487 - $92,680

per year

Type

Closes

February 25, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a lawyer working with the West Virginia Lottery Commission, where you'll handle legal tasks like drafting bills, preparing court documents, reviewing contracts, and advising on rules and regulations under the guidance of a senior lawyer.

It's ideal for someone with experience in government or regulatory law who enjoys research, compliance work, and supporting a state agency in the gaming industry.

A clean criminal record is essential due to the sensitive nature of lottery operations.

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license to practice law in West Virginia
  • Experience in legal research, drafting pleadings, memoranda, and contracts
  • Knowledge of statutes, regulations, and compliance in regulatory or gaming contexts
  • Ability to interpret court opinions, policies, and internal controls
  • Skills in legislative bill drafting, emergency policy, and procedural rules
  • Clean criminal background with no convictions related to felonies, theft, gambling, or lottery laws
  • Experience responding to FOIA requests and participating in RFP processes

Full Job Description

**** This job opportunity will not be in the classified service and will not be covered under the Administrative Rule of the WV Division of Personnel. ***

Performs legal work under the general supervision of the Associate General Counsel. Performs full performance legal work for the WV Lottery Commission. Assist Associate General Counsel with legislative bill drafting emergency policy, and procedural rules.

Draft pleadings and other legal memoranda in litigation and administrative hearings. Will prepare legal memos on regulatory and compliance matters. Participate in the RFP contract process, interpreting purchasing rules and regulations, and providing legal guidance to management.

Respond to FOIA requests. Research regulatory matters in the direction of the Associate General Counsel and the Lottery Director.

Reviews and approvals of a variety of contracts relating to marketing, security, licensing, finance and administration, etc.

Consults with agency staff on the interpretation of court opinions, the interpretation and application of statutes, rules and regulations, commission and director policy, minimum internal controls, casinos internal controls and house rules.

Applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation by the WV Lottery Security Division.

No person shall be appointed, employed, or continue to serve in any position or employment with the commission who has been convicted of any violation of the lottery law or of any felony or any crime related to theft or gambling.

The commission shall remove or discharge any person so convicted.


Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.


IMPORTANT: You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section, or you may attach a detailed resume. Please make sure to review the “Other Information” section of this listing for any specific instructions of the hiring department.


ATTENTION: Applicants may provide verification of post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified.

Protecting your personal information is our highest priority.

If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact any personal information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.


Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by U.S.mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.


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Qualifications

Training: Admission to the West Virginia State Bar.

Experience: Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid employment in the practice of law.
Substitution: One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid employment as an attorney with the agency to which assigned shall be considered the equivalent of two years of experience.

**Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.**

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/8/2025

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-wv-5085596