Assistant City Attorney II/III - Civic Counsel & Litigation

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chesapeake is seeking an Assistant City Attorney II/III to provide professional legal services to the City. The role involves researching law, drafting legal documents, advising city departments, and assisting in major litigation and regulatory matters.

The position requires a Virginia Juris Doctorate and admission to or eligibility for the Virginia Bar, with experience levels aligned to II (2+ years) or III (3+ years). Expect standard hours with potential for overtime during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate is required.
• Two years of related full-time experience for City Attorney II.
• Three years of related full-time experience for City Attorney III.
• Virginia Law License or eligibility for admission to the Virginia Bar.

Responsibilities

• Performs legal research and presents findings to supervisor; prepares 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.
• Attends meetings to provide legal guidance to boards, commissions and department heads; responds to inquiries for legal information from City employees.
• Assists in handling major litigation and special projects by performing legal research and preparing documents.
• Attends court proceedings as representative of departments for collections, code violations, and other matters.
• Attends civic leagues and citizen forums to assist City staff with legal issues.

Skills

Legal research

Legal drafting

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

City of Chesapeake is seeking an Assistant City Attorney II/III to provide professional legal services to the City. The role involves researching law, drafting legal documents, advising city departments, and assisting in major litigation and regulatory matters.

The position requires a Virginia Juris Doctorate and admission to or eligibility for the Virginia Bar, with experience levels aligned to II (2+ years) or III (3+ years). Expect standard hours with potential for overtime during emergencies.