County Attorney II

Arlington County Virginia; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlington County Attorney's Office is seeking an Assistant County Attorney to join our team. The selected candidate will provide legal services across a wide variety of local government law areas, including litigation in general district courts, circuit and federal courts with supervision.

Additional responsibilities include FOIA and subpoena work and other legal matters as assigned. The role operates with some supervision but requires comprehensive, in-depth knowledge of Virginia law as it

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required or equivalent.
• Experience handling litigation in various courts preferred.
• Familiarity with FOIA and subpoena processes a plus.

Responsibilities

• Litigation in general district courts, circuit courts, and federal courts with supervision.
• Handle FOIA and subpoena work and related legal matters.
• Advise on local government law issues affecting county operations.

Skills

Litigation

FOIA

Subpoena

Legal Research

Virginia Law

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Important Notice:Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Flexible Level Hiring: This position may be filled at the Assistant County Attorney II or I level, depending on the candidate's qualifications. Please refer to the salary informationlistedunder Additional Information for details.

Arlington County Attorney's Office is seeking an Assistant County Attorney to join our team. The selected candidate will provide legal services across a wide variety of local government law areas. Responsibilities will include litigation in general district courts and circuit and federal courts with supervision. Additional responsibilities will include FOIA and subpoena work and other legal matters as assigned. This role operates with some supervision but requires comprehensive, in-depth knowledge of Virginia law as it relates to general and local government, as well as federal laws and regulations and their relationship to the authority and functions of county government.