Assistant County Attorney II

Legal Counsel Position

Performs challenging professional legal work while providing legal advice and representation to the Board of Supervisors, the County, the County Administrator and staff, Constitutional officers and their staff, and boards, commissions, and committees appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Work is performed under the general supervision of the County Attorney and Deputy County Attorney.

The hiring salary range for this position is $101,524.80 to $139,609.60 annually based on experience. The full salary range for this position is $101,524.80 to $177,673.60 annually to provide opportunity for growth and development.

Examples Of Duties

• Providing written and oral legal advice to the Board of Supervisors, the County Administrator and staff, Constitutional officers and their staff, and boards, commissions, and committees appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
• Representing the Board of Supervisors, the County, the County Administrator and staff, and Constitutional officers and staff in state or federal court, or before state or federal administrative agencies.
• Drafting ordinances, resolutions, deeds, leases, contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Conducting legal research.
• Preparing cases for hearing and/or trial, including, but not limited to: preparing, propounding, reviewing, and responding to discovery requests; preparing and arguing pleadings, motions, and briefs; and preparing, interviewing, deposing, examining, and cross-examining witnesses.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the County Attorney and/or Deputy County Attorney.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Thorough knowledge of Virginia local government law and local government matters, including, but not limited to: condemnation/eminent domain, local government taxation, the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, bankruptcy, land use, employment and personnel, public procurement, public water and sewer, local government finance, real estate, code enforcement, civil rights, and the Virginia State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act. Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, and practices generally used in legal research. Thorough knowledge of law office and local government practices and procedures. Demonstrated ability to effectively present complex issues and ideas in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to handle trial and appellate litigation in state and federal court, including complex litigation. Demonstrated ability to work productively with elected and appointed local government officials, local government officers and employees, and state and federal court judges and staff.

Education And Experience

Must be a member of the Virginia State Bar at the time of application. Graduation from an accredited law school. For Assistant County Attorney II, at least four years of progressively responsible local government or directly related attorney experience. Willing to underfill the position as an Assistant County Attorney I for candidates who are interested but do not have the desired level or type of experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, reaching, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.