Assistant City Attorney
City of Fredericksburg•Fredericksburg, VA
•$84,997 - $105,999•Onsite
About The Position
The Assistant City Attorney advises the City Council and staff under the City Attorney's guidance. The role involves working alongside the City Council, the City Manager, and City staff, offering legal guidance to help accomplish the Council's goals and initiatives. This position offers a career with purpose, joining a supportive team that values safety, teamwork, public service, and the opportunity to develop new skills while contributing to the community every day.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
- Previous experience practicing law, especially local government law is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- local government law experience is preferred
Responsibilities
- Offer timely legal advice to various city entities, drafting ordinances and resolutions, preparing supporting memoranda, and ensuring legal clarity in City policies and procedures.
- Handle a range of legal matters, from drafting and negotiating contracts to creating uniform transaction templates for efficiency.
- Track new legislation and assessing potential implications of proposed laws, particularly those from the Virginia General Assembly.
- Manage civil litigation, facilitating communication with external parties, and supporting document review and compliance tasks.
- Attend meetings and participate in emergency response efforts.
Benefits
- medical coverage
- vision coverage
- dental coverage
- paid leave
- paid training
- participation in the Virginia Retirement System
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
