Senior Assistant/Assistant County Attorney

County Of Albemarle•Charlottesville, VA

1d•$106,971 - $127,689•Onsite

About The Position

The Albemarle County Attorney’s Office is seeking an experienced attorney to join its dedicated team of legal professionals. Beautiful Albemarle County is one of the most attractive and desirable locations in Virginia, with excellent schools and a wide range of cultural, historic, and recreational activities. The successful applicant will have: (1) a degree from an accredited law school and Virginia State Bar membership; (2) at least six years’ experience as a practicing attorney, largely in the practice of local government law (or at least two years’ experience for the Assistant County Attorney position); and (3) experience or demonstrated competency in civil litigation. Experience with or demonstrated knowledge of economic development and/or conservation easements is preferred. Virginia residency is required upon employment. This full-time permanent position affords substantial client responsibility, opportunity for training, mentoring, and advancement, a collegial working environment in downtown Charlottesville, and an excellent benefits package. The position offered will be commensurate with the successful applicant’s experience and qualifications. DEADLINE: Open until filled. (Please note: this vacancy is in response to the recently posted Deputy County Attorney position. The Deputy position was filled by an internal promotion, and we are excited to recruit for a replacement at the Senior Assistant or Assistant level.) EOE/Reasonable Accommodation on Request.

Requirements

a degree from an accredited law school and Virginia State Bar membership
at least six years’ experience as a practicing attorney, largely in the practice of local government law (or at least two years’ experience for the Assistant County Attorney position)
experience or demonstrated competency in civil litigation
Virginia residency is required upon employment