Assistant City Attorney: Local Government & Contracts

City-of-Suffolk; Hall (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Suffolk seeks an active attorney in good standing to serve as Assistant City Attorney I/II. The role advises City departments, City Council, and Boards and Commissions on legal matters, drafts and reviews contracts and city documents, and trains staff on legal issues.

Responsibilities include representing the City in employee grievances, performing legal research, and handling cases across civil rights, real estate, zoning, and other areas.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and 1–2 years of experience in state and federal courts or municipal law, or equivalent training/experience.
• Active license to practice law in Virginia and admission to Virginia courts; eligible for admission by reciprocity or after passing the Bar.
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to City Council, City departments, and City boards and commissions.
• Draft, review, and approve major documents including contracts, leases, settlement agreements, and memorandums of understanding.
• Represent the City in employee grievance matters and perform legal research for informal opinions.

Skills

Legal research

Contract review

Litigation

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Job description

City of Suffolk seeks an active attorney in good standing to serve as Assistant City Attorney I/II. The role advises City departments, City Council, and Boards and Commissions on legal matters, drafts and reviews contracts and city documents, and trains staff on legal issues.

Responsibilities include representing the City in employee grievances, performing legal research, and handling cases across civil rights, real estate, zoning, and other areas.