Assistant County Attorney (CD)

Hanover County, Virginia; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virginia Retirement System benefits

14 paid holidays

front-loaded paid time off for new-em

career training and development

Job summary

Hanover County Attorney's Office seeks a qualified Assistant County Attorney III (or I/II depending on qualifications) to support the County and its related boards and agencies. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, ordinances, and legal documents; litigating before agencies and courts; and providing legal advice.

Requires Virginia Bar admission and strong research/writing skills. Salary ranges shown reflect all levels; base salaries vary by level with a 12-month probation and criminal

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of law.
• Member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar or eligible for admission within two months.
• One year or equivalent intern experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs legal research and provides opinions on legal matters for County Attorneys and Senior Staff.
• Drafts and reviews contracts, ordinances, resolutions and other legal documents.
• Prepares reports and makes presentations as needed.
• Prepares and tries court cases, including appeals in state and federal courts, under supervision.
• Represents the County, School Board, constitutional officers before administrative agencies and tribunals.
• Assists in the preparation and advocacy of legislative agendas.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Education

Law degree from ABA-accredited school

Job description

Description

The Hanover County Attorney's Office seeks qualified applicants for an Assistant County Attorney III; however, the position may be filled as an Assistant County Attorney I or II, depending on candidate qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will assist the County Attorney and Deputy County Attorneys in providing a wide range of legal services to the Board of Supervisors, the School Board, constitutional officers, the Pamunkey Regional Library, and County departments, boards, and agencies. Exact job responsibilities will be determined after considering the successful candidate’s experience and interests. Duties include drafting and reviewing contracts, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal documents; litigating cases before administrative agencies and state and federal courts; performing legal research; and providing legal advice. Employees in the County Attorney's Office receive a competitive benefits package including Virginia Retirement System benefits, 14 paid holidays per year, front loaded paid time off for new employees, and opportunities for career training and development.

General Description

An Assistant County Attorney I assists the County Attorney, Deputy County attorneys and Senior Assistant County Attorneys in providing a wide range of legal services to the Board of Supervisors; School Board; school administration county departments, boards and commissions, constitutional officers; and the regional library.

Organization

The Assistant County Attorney I reports to the County Attorney and the Deputy County Attorneys. This attorney will work under the direct supervision of senior level attorneys in the office to perform a wide variety of legal tasks for a number of different clients.

Essential Functions

• Performs legal research;
• Provides oral and written opinions on legal matters as requested by the County Attorney, deputy county attorneys or senior assistant county attorneys;
• Drafts and reviews contracts, ordinances, resolutions and other legal documents in support of County governmental operations;
• Prepares reports and makes presentations as needed;
• Prepares and tries court cases, including appeals to state and federal courts, under the direct supervision of a deputy county attorney or senior assistant county attorney;
• Represents the County, School Board, constitutional officers, and other board and commissions before administrative agencies and tribunals, such as the Virginia Employment Commission.
• Assists senior level attorneys with the preparation and advocacy of the Board of Supervisor's and School Board's legislative agendas.

Working Conditions

A. Hazards

None Known

B. Environment

Office

C. Physical Effort

Minimal

D. Exempt

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Effective legal research and writing skills; ability to organize, interpret and apply legal principles and knowledge to complex legal problems; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials and the general public; good professional judgment.

Education, Experience and Training

Strong academic background; Graduation from an accredited school of law and one year or equivalent intern experience required. Must be a member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar or be eligible for admission within two (2) months.

Special Conditions

Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting

Must be licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia

Work beyond normal work schedule

Twelve-month probationary period

Supplemental Information

Salary range shown is the full hiring range for all levels. Salary and level determined based on experience.

Assistant County Attorney I - Base Salary - $80,783.00

Assistant County Attorney II - Base Salary -$88, 695.00

Assistant County Attorney III - Base Salary- $104,661.00