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#1002- Assistant County Attorney
Job Status:
Open - open and accepting applications
The County of Fluvanna is recruiting for a full-time Assistant County Attorney.
Under the supervision of the County Attorney, the Assistant County Attorney will perform complex professional work for several departments in a diverse array of legal issues, including but not limited to review and drafting of ordinances and legal opinions, research, real estate transactions, and legal assistance with Code enforcement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This information is of a general nature and is not intended to be a comprehensive description of every duty. The Assistant County Attorney will perform the following essential functions under the direction of the County Attorney:
- Attend board and committee meetings in the evenings two to four times a month.
- Provide oral and written opinions on legal matters as requested by the County Attorney.
- Provide legal advice as needed during public meetings.
- Assist with preparation and advocacy of the Board of Supervisor’s agendas.
- Advise the Planning and Zoning Department on land use and zoning issues.
- Draft and enforce the County Code, including zoning and subdivision ordinances, and enforce the state Building Code.
- Monitor legal and legislative developments in Virginia in order to keep County Code and policies in compliance with same.
- Draft legal documents including ordinances, resolutions, deeds and other legal documents in support of County governmental operations.
- Handle real estate closings to buy and sell County property.
- Gather and analyze evidence in cases; review pertinent decisions, policies, regulations and other legal matters.
- Appear in court in a wide variety of civil and criminal proceedings, including Code enforcement cases.
- Advise and assist with FOIA requests and department compliance.
- Review contracts; provide legal advice to staff on procurement law.
- Perform other related tasks as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of local and state laws and court decisions.
- Thorough knowledge of legal research and the investigation, preparation, and presentation of cases for trial.
- Thorough knowledge of legal office procedures, practices, and methods.
- Ability to provide timely and effective legal counsel to County representatives and agencies.
- Ability to conduct research and interpret ordinances and federal and state statutes.
- Ability to handle multiple projects at one time and prioritize deadlines.
- Ability to prepare and review a variety of legal documents including pleadings, ordinances, resolutions, and contracts.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to appear in state and federal courts in Virginia on a wide variety of litigation.
- Ability to establish effective working relations with others.
ACCEPTABLE EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING
The position requires a Juris Doctorate from an accredited school of law and no less than one (1) year of experience, preferably relating to local government matters, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Must be a licensed active member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar.
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND WORK AIDS USED
- Online legal research applications (e.g., Westlaw/LEXIS, Pacer, Municode); computer (and related electronic applications and equipment such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, scanner, fax, copier)
- The county will provide office equipment, including a computer, cell phone, etc.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Environmental: Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions; protected from weather conditions.
- Physical Effort: Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time; may involve walking or standing for brief periods.
- Hazards: No environmental hazards are indicated for this classification.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OR REQUIREMENTS
- Criminal background and Motor Vehicles check.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license in the Commonwealth of Virginia
The annual salary is $83,034 to $95,489.10, Depending on the qualifications
Excellent benefits (paid health, dental, and vision, flex spending, life, disability, and Virginia Retirement).
Submit a cover letter, resume, references, and County application to jobs@fluvannacounty.org.
Applications are available on the county website at www.fluvannacounty.org
The Position is open until filled.
EOE/AA
Fluvanna County is a V3 "Virginia Values Veterans" Certified Employer