Assistant City Attorney - Municipal Law & Policy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant discounts

Job summary

The City of Suffolk seeks an active attorney in good standing with the Virginia State Bar to serve as Assistant City Attorney I/II. The role provides legal counsel to City departments, Council, and Boards and Commissions, and handles contracts, leases, and memos.

The ideal candidate will perform legal research, advise on constitutional matters, FOIA, real estate, and other civil matters, and manage settlements and litigation for the City. Salary ranges are posted for the two levels.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Virginia and good standing with the Virginia State Bar.
• Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice to City Council, City departments, and various City boards and commissions.
• Drafts, reviews, and/or approves major documents for the City, including contracts, leases, MOUs, city policies, change orders, and letters.
• Trains City staff on legal matters.
• Represents the City in employee grievance matters.
• Performs legal research and prepares memorandums of informal opinions.
• Investigates claims and makes settlement recommendations.
• Prepares cases for trial and manages case documents, subpoenas, and discovery.

Skills

Legal research

Legal advice

Contract review

Litigation

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

The City of Suffolk seeks an active attorney in good standing with the Virginia State Bar to serve as Assistant City Attorney I/II. The role provides legal counsel to City departments, Council, and Boards and Commissions, and handles contracts, leases, and memos.

The ideal candidate will perform legal research, advise on constitutional matters, FOIA, real estate, and other civil matters, and manage settlements and litigation for the City. Salary ranges are posted for the two levels.