DMV Legal Services Analyst, Position No. 00846

Title: DMV Legal Services Analyst, Position No. 00846

State Role Title: Legal Services Analyst

Hiring Range: $110,000 - $125,400

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

Location: LEGAL SERVICES

Agency Website: www.dmv.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

The Legal Services Analyst position reports to the Assistant Commissioner for Legal Affairs and is responsible for conducting legal research, reviewing contracts, and providing guidance in the following areas: bankruptcy; contractual agreements; driver, vehicle, and commercial motor vehicle licensing, registration, titling, and credentialing; DUI laws; employment law; fuels, property, and sales and use taxes; legal presence requirements and documentation; legislative analysis; motor vehicle, motorcycle, RV, and trailer dealer, franchise dealer, and manufacturer matters; privacy and the protection of personal and privileged information; procurement; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Titles II, III, and VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Conflicts of Interest Act; the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); the Virginia Administrative Process Act; tort claims; and wills and trusts. The position serves as an agency point of contact with the Office of the Attorney General to resolve legal issues and questions of law related to the agency’s programs and processes. The position also provides guidance to agency administrators in the development of agreements and compacts with other states and external organizations; provides technical support and guidance in the development of policy, legislative, and regulatory proposals for the agency; and reviews and interprets statutes and regulations applicable to DMV operations and programs to ensure agency policies are uniform and internal guidelines and agency operations are in compliance with federal and state law. Contacts include executive level decision-makers in the agency, the General Assembly, and members of the
Governor’s Office.

DMV, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, serves approximately 6.2 million licensed drivers and ID card holders with over 8.4 million registered vehicles. In addition, DMV serves a wide array of businesses, including dealers, fuels tax customers, rental companies, driving schools, other state agencies, local governments, and non-profit organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to interpret and apply state statutes, state and federal regulations, court rules, and
case law.
• Working knowledge of the Virginia and federal legal systems, legal and policy research, Tort Claims Act, and risk management issues.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for the clear development of policy,
legislative and regulatory proposals, and legislative reports.
• Ability to evaluate situations logically and make informed recommendations and assist in
guiding managers and supporting agency initiatives and objectives.
• Proficiency in identifying and communicating issues at the national level impacting the
operations of the agency.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with agency employees,
businesses, organizations, and government officials.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with stakeholders, including agency employees, government officials and the public.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, organize work and coordinate activities across a
diverse group of people and special interests and to collect, compile, and accurately analyze data and other complex information to make informed decisions.
• Proficient skill in the use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other systems
related to the Legal Services Analyst role.
• Experience conducting legal research, drafting legal memoranda and policy reports,
interpreting statutes and regulations, and providing legal analysis.

Additional Considerations

• Ability to draft, edit, and negotiate contracts, analyze agency procurement acceptance, and negotiate contract terms.
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes at the federal and state level and
operations and processes of legislative committees.
• Knowledge of the Code of Virginia and motor vehicle and transportation safety related state and federal law.
• Ability to draft, edit, and negotiate contracts, analyze agency procurement acceptance, and negotiate contract terms.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Selected candidate(s) must complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DMV participates in E-Verify.

All applicants for employment must consent to a background check. Selected candidates must consent to a fingerprint-based criminal history check; driver record check; and background investigation, if applicable.

As a condition of employment, DMV will be alerted of any moving violation convictions, including suspension of license.

Submission of an online application is required. DMV does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc., in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience and years of experience to assess your skills in the screening process properly. Candidates are evaluated based on information provided in the application materials. Missing information cannot be assumed.

Contact Information

Name: DMV Employment

Phone: (804) 367-0528

Email: employment@dmv.virginia.gov

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.