Posted in Legal 30+ days ago.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. Applications may no longer be considered once a candidate to fill the position is identified. This job announcement will close when the position(s) have been filled and may close at any time.
To Apply: To be considered, qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three (3) professional references, along with an online application at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/charlottesville/jobs/4357101/assistant-city-attorney-or-deputy-city-attorney
The City Attorney's Office is seeking candidates to be considered for the position of Assistant City Attorney or Deputy City Attorney who are highly motivated and who strive for success by demonstrating Charlottesville's Core Values of Leadership, Trust, Creativity, Respect, and Excellence.
We offer the opportunity to do interesting, important legal work in a world class city.
We do cutting edge legal work in a supportive environment. Public service offers the chance to improve the quality of life for the over 45,000 people who call Charlottesville home. We embrace the belief that the law is a powerful tool to promote justice. Our active general practice spans the gamut of civil practice. We recently provided legal support for the City’s new form-based zoning ordinance. We have also provided legal support for the implementation of collective bargaining for our police, fire and transit employees. We have an active transactions practice, which recently include two strategic land acquisitions for major city initiatives. Our city is renowned for its rich cultural resources and highly educated and engaged population. Charlottesville “punches above its weight”, and is a wonderful place to live, work and play.
This position may be filled as an Assistant City Attorney or Deputy City Attorney, depending on qualifications:
Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.
The Assistant City Attorney is responsible for providing professional legal services to City departments, boards and commissions on complex matters, and the ability to independently handle litigation in the City’s General District and Circuit Courts. Primarily and most frequently the work done here is performed as leader or director with broad functional areas and more expertise and strategic focus. Work is completed under the general supervisor of the City Attorney.
The Deputy City Attorney performs difficult and complex professional legal services and responsible administrative work in the rendering of legal services to the City; does related work as required. Primarily and most frequently the work done here is performed independently, with diverse functional areas and more specialization and ability to train others.
Some experience in one or more of the following legal areas is helpful, but not required for either position: juvenile or domestic relations/social services, litigation, land use or real estate.
To view a downloadable brochure about our Community, City Government, and the position, please go to: https://www.charlottesville.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11283/Assistant-City-Attorney-or-Deputy-City-Attorney-Brochure-2024?bidId=
Assistant City Attorney Qualifications:
Deputy City Attorney Qualifications:
The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.
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