County Attorney

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Job Status: 
Closed - no longer accepting applications
Job Closing Date: 
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 - 5:00pm
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The County of Fluvanna, VA has an opening for a full-time Attorney. 

The Fluvanna County Attorney serves as the Chief Legal Officer and Counsel to the County of Fluvanna as provided in Virginia Code Sec. 15.2-1542. The Fluvanna County Attorney reports directly to and is responsible to, the Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors.  The County Attorney serves at the pleasure of the Board of Supervisors and receives general supervision from the Board, and day-to-day guidance and direction from the County Administrator.

The Fluvanna County Attorney represents the County by providing timely legal services and advice to the Board of Supervisors, County Administrator, Constitutional Officers, Agency Heads, and Department Heads.  The Fluvanna County Attorney also provides legal advice and consultation to all of the various boards, authorities, commissions, and other entities in and for Fluvanna County as needed; except that the County Attorney does not represent the School Board or the Economic Development Authority.  The Fluvanna County Attorney performs complex legal work including the management and trial of complex civil litigation, works with insurance counsel and other outside counsel, including bond counsel, and reviews and prepares legal documents including, but not limited to, ordinances, legal opinions, and contracts.  The Fluvanna County Attorney is the primary risk management officer for the County and works daily with leadership, staff, and citizens to resolve problems; provided that the County Attorney does not provide legal services to individual citizens.

This is an FLSA-exempt position, County Pay Band 33- $102,082 to 153,123- Salary is negotiable based on qualifications. Excellent benefits (paid health, dental, and vision, flex spending, life, disability, and VRS retirement).

The position closes on April 12, 2023.

Submit a County application, resume, and cover letter to jobs@fluvannacounty.org.

Applications are available at the county website, www.fluvannacounty.org.

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