Assistant County Attorney III

Job Description

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

• Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• T hi s position may be filled as Assistant County Attorney III or II depending on qualifications - see salary information under Additional Information.
  
  

The appointee to this senior level position will provide legal services in a wide variety of local government law areas. This position will primarily support the Department of Human Services, with a focus on child protective services and litigation regarding the same. Duties will include matters as may be assigned. The position is expected to function with limited supervision and requires comprehensive, in-depth knowledge of general and local government related Virginia law, and federal laws and regulations, including their relationship to the authority and functions of county government.

Responsibilities

Specific duties include:

• Serving as first chair in litigation before various administrative bodies as well as in state and federal court proceedings;
• Reviewing and preparing agreements, contracts, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal documents, as well as preparing opinions for and rendering legal advice to the County Board, the County Manager, County departments and staff, and County boards and commissions;
• Organizing, interpreting and applying difficult legal principles;
• Analyzing and addressing complex legal problems using sound professional judgment, as well as excellent research and writing skills; and
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with public officials, staff, and the general public.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Completion of the requirements for graduation with a JD in law from an accredited college or university;
• Three years progressively responsible experience as a practicing attorney including experience in litigation, legal research and legal writing; and
• Must be an active member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar.
  
  

Special Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of Virginia law, including knowledge needed for and membership in the Virginia State Bar. At the County Attorney III level, the HR Director may approve consideration of candidates who are members of a Bar Association in a state other than Virginia, for specific, specialized County Attorney positions. For these approved positions, membership in the Virginia State Bar must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Desirable: Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

• Previous employment with a Virginia city or county government; and/or
• Significant experience with, but not limited to, juvenile and domestic relations law and child protective services.
  
  

Special Requirements

Cover Letter: A cover letter is required. Please use the space in the supplemental questionnaire or attach a cover letter to your application that addresses how your education, training and experience meet the Minimum and Desirable Qualifications as stated in the job announcement. Please be specific regarding your role and responsibilities in relevant positions; also indicate the employer(s) where experience was gained.

Additional Information

Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Telework: Opportunities for telework are available. However, this is not a full-time remote position, and the attorney filling this position is expected to be able to attend court, in-person meetings, and briefings in Arlington County as needed.

The official titles for this position are Assistant County Attorney II and III.

Please Note: The position grade and salary to be commensurate with experience.

The salary range for a County Attorney III is $129,001.60 - $199,950.40 Annually.

The salary range for a County Attorney II is $106,100.80 - $164,465.60 Annually

Each section of the application must be completed. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

This position is eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.

For more information on Arlington County’s generous benefits and retirement plan, click here .

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