Senior or Assistant County Attorney
Apply NowCompany: Henrico County Virginia
Location: Henrico, VA 23231
Description:
General Statement of Duties
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, April 21, 2025.
Provides local government legal services for the County of Henrico under the direction of the County Attorney's Office; does related work as required.
Essential Duties
The Henrico County Attorney's Office is seeking a full-time attorney to join our transactional practice group! The successful candidate will assist the County Attorney in providing a wide range of in-house legal services, primarily to the Division of Recreation and Parks and the Departments of Community Revitalization, General Services, Information Technology, and Public Utilities, but also to the Board of Supervisors and other County agencies, boards, and commissions.
Specific job duties may vary depending on the successful candidate's experience and interest but are expected to include drafting and negotiating contracts and advising on matters of land use, environment, stormwater, utilities, real estate, code enforcement, and housing, including the development of ordinances and policies. In addition, the successful candidate will have opportunities to appear before the Board of Zoning Appeals and courts to enforce County ordinances and represent the County in land use-related litigation. The successful candidate will enjoy independent, self-directed work and will directly manage client relationships.
The ideal candidate will possess outstanding advocacy and communication skills, exhibit good professional judgment, and have a proven track record of working cooperatively and effectively in a team-based environment. Applicants should have a strong academic background, excellent research and writing skills, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, public officials and the general public, and a desire to serve the community.
Minimum Qualifications
For a Senior Assistant County Attorney : Graduation from an accredited school of law and six (6) years of experience in the practice of law, preferably with one (1) additional year of experience directly related to area of responsibility, and including some supervisory experience; OR , any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. (HP.39 $111,133 - $204,434)
For an Assistant County Attorney III : Graduation from an accredited school of law and five (5) years of experience in the practice of law, preferably with one (1) additional year of experience directly related to area of responsibility, and including some supervisory experience; OR , any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. (HP.37 $101,185 - $186,135)
For an Assistant County Attorney II: Graduation from an accredited school of law and two (2) years of experience in the practice of law, preferably with one (1) additional year of experience directly related to area of responsibility; OR , any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. (HP.35 $92,128 - $169,474)
For an Assistant County Attorney I: Graduation from an accredited school of law and preferably with one (1) year of experience directly related to area of responsibility; OR , any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. (HP.35 $80,039 - $147,237)
Additional Information
The successful candidate will join a collaborative, dynamic office of professionals working closely with each other and their clients to positively impact the community. The County offers excellent health care benefits, provides generous paid leave including parental leave and the ability to earn compensatory time off, and offers a tax-deferred retirement plan in addition to Virginia Retirement System retirement benefits. The County is a well-planned community located within the vibrant Richmond metropolitan area. Our office is committed to providing the highest quality legal services while meeting the evolving needs of employees.
Prior experience in local government law is highly preferred.
At the time of application, applicants must have a Juris Doctor degree and be a member of the Virginia State Bar in good standing. At least 3 years of experience in the practice of law is preferred.
This position may be filled at the Assistant County Attorney I, II, III, or Senior level depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate and the needs of the office at the time of hire. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
This position will be located at the Western Government Center at Parham and Hungary Spring Road.
A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.
How To Apply
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, April 21, 2025.
You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal through https://henrico.gov/services/jobs/ or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at https://henrico.gov/
Minimum Salary 80839
Maximum Salary 204434
Currency USD
Main Organization General Government
General Government
Employment Status Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, April 21, 2025.
Provides local government legal services for the County of Henrico under the direction of the County Attorney's Office; does related work as required.
Essential Duties
The Henrico County Attorney's Office is seeking a full-time attorney to join our transactional practice group! The successful candidate will assist the County Attorney in providing a wide range of in-house legal services, primarily to the Division of Recreation and Parks and the Departments of Community Revitalization, General Services, Information Technology, and Public Utilities, but also to the Board of Supervisors and other County agencies, boards, and commissions.
Specific job duties may vary depending on the successful candidate's experience and interest but are expected to include drafting and negotiating contracts and advising on matters of land use, environment, stormwater, utilities, real estate, code enforcement, and housing, including the development of ordinances and policies. In addition, the successful candidate will have opportunities to appear before the Board of Zoning Appeals and courts to enforce County ordinances and represent the County in land use-related litigation. The successful candidate will enjoy independent, self-directed work and will directly manage client relationships.
The ideal candidate will possess outstanding advocacy and communication skills, exhibit good professional judgment, and have a proven track record of working cooperatively and effectively in a team-based environment. Applicants should have a strong academic background, excellent research and writing skills, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, public officials and the general public, and a desire to serve the community.
Minimum Qualifications
For a Senior Assistant County Attorney : Graduation from an accredited school of law and six (6) years of experience in the practice of law, preferably with one (1) additional year of experience directly related to area of responsibility, and including some supervisory experience; OR , any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. (HP.39 $111,133 - $204,434)
For an Assistant County Attorney III : Graduation from an accredited school of law and five (5) years of experience in the practice of law, preferably with one (1) additional year of experience directly related to area of responsibility, and including some supervisory experience; OR , any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. (HP.37 $101,185 - $186,135)
For an Assistant County Attorney II: Graduation from an accredited school of law and two (2) years of experience in the practice of law, preferably with one (1) additional year of experience directly related to area of responsibility; OR , any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. (HP.35 $92,128 - $169,474)
For an Assistant County Attorney I: Graduation from an accredited school of law and preferably with one (1) year of experience directly related to area of responsibility; OR , any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. (HP.35 $80,039 - $147,237)
Additional Information
The successful candidate will join a collaborative, dynamic office of professionals working closely with each other and their clients to positively impact the community. The County offers excellent health care benefits, provides generous paid leave including parental leave and the ability to earn compensatory time off, and offers a tax-deferred retirement plan in addition to Virginia Retirement System retirement benefits. The County is a well-planned community located within the vibrant Richmond metropolitan area. Our office is committed to providing the highest quality legal services while meeting the evolving needs of employees.
Prior experience in local government law is highly preferred.
At the time of application, applicants must have a Juris Doctor degree and be a member of the Virginia State Bar in good standing. At least 3 years of experience in the practice of law is preferred.
This position may be filled at the Assistant County Attorney I, II, III, or Senior level depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate and the needs of the office at the time of hire. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
This position will be located at the Western Government Center at Parham and Hungary Spring Road.
A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.
How To Apply
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, April 21, 2025.
You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal through https://henrico.gov/services/jobs/ or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at https://henrico.gov/
Minimum Salary 80839
Maximum Salary 204434
Currency USD
Main Organization General Government
General Government
Employment Status Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home