Code Compliance Attorney

City of Roanoke, Virginia • Roanoke, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Code Compliance Attorney to perform responsible professional work in the enforcement of criminal laws under the Commonwealth of Virginia and ordinances under the Code of the City of Roanoke. The successful candidate will prepare and prosecute felony and misdemeanor cases before the General District, Circuit, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts in the City of Roanoke. They will also be responsible for the enforcement of matters of interest to the City including violations of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Code for maintenance of existing structures, fire and zoning regulations, and proceedings concerning violations of City ordinances. Additional job responsibilities include but are not limited to representing the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney on the City's Code Team and conferring and coordinating with representatives from the City Attorney's office, law enforcement, and other affected City departments to identify code enforcement needs.

Requirements

• Law degree from an accredited law school and five to ten years related experience and/or training in the practice of law; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be licensed to practice law in the state of Virginia or awaiting bar results.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints orally or in writing.
• Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and prosecutes felony and misdemeanor cases before the General District, Circuit, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts in the City of Roanoke.
• Responsible for the enforcement of matters of interest to the City including violations of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Code for maintenance of existing structures, fire and zoning regulations, and proceedings concerning violations of City ordinances.
• Represents the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney on the City's Code Team.
• Confers and coordinates with representatives from the City Attorney's office, law enforcement, and other affected City departments to identify code enforcement needs.
• Develops strategies and procedures to bring property owners into compliance, improve public safety, and target specific violations that impact citizens on a neighborhood level.
• Assists in the preparation of misdemeanor and traffic offense cases and other criminal cases as determined by the Commonwealth's Attorney
• Assists in the interviewing of witnesses and victims of crime where directed and renders guidance and legal advice where appropriate

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior