County Attorney II
About The Position
Arlington County Attorney’s Office is seeking an Assistant County Attorney to join our team. The selected candidate will provide legal services across a wide variety of local government law areas. Responsibilities will include litigation in general district courts and circuit and federal courts with supervision. Additional responsibilities will include FOIA and subpoena work and other legal matters as assigned. This role operates with some supervision but requires comprehensive, in-depth knowledge of Virginia law as it relates to general and local government, as well as federal laws and regulations and their relationship to the authority and functions of county government.
Requirements
- Completion of the requirements for graduation with a JD from an accredited law school.
- Progressively responsible experience practicing law involving moderately complex and non-routine legal matters preferably performing trial ligation and/or real estate law.
- License to practice law in Virginia and active membership in the Virginia State Bar are required. An applicant who is not licensed in Virginia at the time of hire must be eligible to become licensed and must obtain the required Virginia license and active Bar membership within eight months of hire. Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining the required license and membership.
Nice To Haves
- Some legal experience is preferred.
- Handling litigation related to local government
- Previous employment with a Virginia city or county government
Responsibilities
- Providing interpretation of County, Department, and Division policies and procedures
- Managing and conducting litigation on behalf of the County, ensuring thorough preparation and effective representation
- Negotiating settlements and contractual terms, and proposing, evaluating, and recommending settlement offers to the County Attorney, County Board, and relevant County staff for matters resolved outside of litigation
- Providing legal review and advice to the County’s departments and employees and acting in an advisory capacity at meetings of the County Board and County Commissions
- Representing the County and its employees in litigation or assigning the matter to an Assistant County Attorney or outside counsel
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with public officials, staff, and the public
Benefits
- health
- dental
- vacation and sick leave
- commuter transportation subsidies
- tuition reimbursement
- a generous retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
