Assistant City Attorney II/III

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chesapeake is hiring an experienced Assistant City Attorney II/III to render legal services for the City. The role involves performing difficult and responsible legal work, drafting documents, providing legal advice, and supervising clerical staff under general supervision.

Requirements include a Juris Doctorate and Virginia Bar eligibility, with 2–3 years of related experience. Travel and extended hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required.
• Virginia Bar license or eligibility required.
• Minimum experience: 2 years (Assistant City Attorney II) or 3 years (Assistant City Attorney III).

Responsibilities

• Performs legal research and presents findings to supervisor.
• Reviews and drafts ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases, pleadings, writs, and other legal documents.
• Attends meetings to provide legal guidance to boards, commissions and department heads.
• Assists the City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney in handling major litigation and special projects.
• Attends court proceedings as representative for city matters.
• Provides legal input to the Legislative Liaison and updates City Code as needed.
• Assists in land acquisitions including plat review and title searches.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting ordinances and contracts

Court proceedings

Legal advice

Staff supervision

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Working Title of Vacant Position Assistant City Attorney II/III

Job Type

Job Type Full Time

Posting Type

Posting Type Public

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Department

Department CITY ATTORNEY

Division

Division CITY ATTORNEY

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2026409

Number of hours worked per week

Number of hours worked per week 40+

Work Schedule

Days: Monday – Friday Shift: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Work Site Location

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

Position Driving Requirement O - Occasional

Pay Grade

Pay Grade GE22

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

Assistant City Attorney II: $96,104-$127,338 Assistant City Attorney III : $106,069-$140,541

• Starting salary commensurate with education and experience.

Job Description

Are you a professional looking to serve the community? Join Our Team!

The City of Chesapeake is seeking an experienced individual to fill the role of Assistant City Attorney II. The successful candidate will perform difficult and responsible administrative work in the rendering of legal services for the City of Chesapeake. The class is responsible for preparing legal documents, providing legal advice, conducting legal research, participating in court proceedings and supervising clerical staff. The class works under general supervision.

• Performs legal research and presents findings to supervisor. Prepares legal memoranda setting forth facts, issues and legal recommendations, for signature by the City Attorney.
• Reviews and drafts ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases, pleadings, writs, releases, franchises, and other legal documents for review by the City Attorney.
• Attends meetings to provide legal guidance to assigned boards and commissions and departments heads. Responds to inquiries for legal information from City employees.
• Assists the City Attorney and the Deputy City Attorney in handling major litigation and special projects by performing legal research and preparing documents as may be directed.
• Attends court proceedings as representative of departments for collections, code violations and other matters which impact the City. Assists in major litigation and helps prepare cases for trial by interviewing witnesses, examining law and evidence and preparing discovery.
• Attends civic league and other citizen forums to assist City staff members with legal issues that may arise.
• Provides legal input to the City’s Legislative Liaison upon request, and prepares updates to the City Code as needed to comply with changes in State Law.
• Assists in land acquisitions including plat review, title searches, correspondence with landowners, preparation of resolutions, certificate and petitions, and filing documents with the court.
• Performs related tasks as required

Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT :Requires a Juris doctorate.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :Assistant City Attorney II: In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
Assistant City Attorney III : In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of three years of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES :Requires a Commonwealth of Virginia Law License, or eligibility for membership in the Virginia Bar. Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City Driving Standards .

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/22/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 11/09/2026

Open Continuous No

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands L=Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing

Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Sitting

Sitting Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Walking

Walking Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Lifting

Lifting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Lifting Amount

Lifting Amount Exerting up to 20 lbs

Carrying

Carrying Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Carrying Weight

Carrying Weight Exerting up to 20 lbs

Pushing/Pulling

Pushing/Pulling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Pushing/Pulling Weight

Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 20 lbs

Reaching

Reaching Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Handling

Handling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Fine Dexterity

Fine Dexterity Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Kneeling

Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Crouching

Crouching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Crawling

Crawling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Bending

Bending Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Twisting

Twisting Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Climbing

Climbing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Balancing

Balancing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Vision

Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing

Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Talking

Talking Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Foot Controls

Foot Controls Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Office equipment to include computers, telephone, and copier.

Protective Equipment Required

Health and Safety

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards

Mechanical Hazards N = Never

Chemical Hazards

Chemical Hazards N = Never

Electrical Hazards

Electrical Hazards N = Never

Fire Hazards

Fire Hazards N = Never

Explosives

Explosives N = Never

Communicable Diseases

Communicable Diseases S = Seasonally

Physical Danger or Abuse

Physical Danger or Abuse N = Never

Other

If Other, Description

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Dirt and Dust

Dirt and Dust S = Seasonally

Extreme Temperatures

Extreme Temperatures N = Never

Noise and Vibration

Noise and Vibration N = Never

Fumes and Odors

Fumes and Odors N = Never

Wetness/Humidity

Wetness/Humidity N = Never

Darkness or Poor Lighting

Darkness or Poor Lighting N = Never

Primary Work Location

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.O = Occasional- Up to 1/3 of the time.R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures

Time Pressures Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Emergency Situations

Emergency Situations Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Frequent Change of Tasks

Frequent Change of Tasks Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Tedious or Exacting Work

Tedious or Exacting Work Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Noisy/Distracting Environment

Noisy/Distracting Environment Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Other

If Other, Description

Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

Yes, other attorneys in the office.

Professional References

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests 0

Maximum Requests 4

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