Assistant/Associate City Attorney
About The Position
The Virginia Beach City Attorney's Office provides effective and efficient legal services, promotes accountability, trust and openness in government, and focuses on fair, equitable, and balanced outcomes while protecting the best interests of the client. The office seeks an attorney with an interest in and knowledge of land use, zoning, and environmental law. The position may be filled at the Assistant City Attorney or Associate City Attorney level depending on the selected applicant's qualifications. It is at-will and serves at the pleasure of the City Attorney, outside the merit service defined in City Code, section 2-75. The attorney advises City departments, including Housing, Planning, and Agriculture; represents multiple boards and commissions; prepares written opinions based on legal research; represents the City in court in civil and criminal enforcement actions and administrative proceedings; reviews contracts; and drafts ordinances and resolutions. Experience in environmental regulatory, compliance, enforcement, and transactional matters is preferred. Assistant City Attorney candidates must be active members in good standing of the Virginia State Bar and eligible to practice law in Virginia. Associate City Attorney candidates must also be admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Federal District Court. Contingent offers may be made to candidates registered for the next scheduled Virginia Bar Exam who pass, or who intend to waive in for Virginia licensure. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcripts, and a writing sample demonstrating legal analysis. Employees may be expected to work beyond normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs or City-wide emergencies.
Requirements
- Assistant City Attorney: Active membership in good standing with the Virginia State Bar and eligibility to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Associate City Attorney: Active membership in good standing with the Virginia State Bar, eligibility to practice law in Virginia, and admission to practice before the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Federal District Court.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Excellent writing ability, sharp analytical skills, and strong research abilities.
- Submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcripts, and a writing sample showing legal analysis.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in and knowledge of land use, zoning, and environmental law.
- Experience in environmental regulatory, compliance, enforcement, and transactional matters.
Responsibilities
- Advise City departments, including Housing, Planning, and Agriculture.
- Represent multiple boards and commissions.
- Prepare written opinions based on legal research.
- Represent the City in court on civil and criminal enforcement actions and in administrative proceedings.
- Review contracts.
- Draft ordinances and resolutions.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and life insurance.
- Retirement and savings plans.
- Maternity/paternity and parental leave.
- Holidays and Paid-Time-Off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
