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FAIRFAX COUNTY
ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY V
Job #12-0756
$81,225 to $108,300 (Grade L-05)
Description: The Fairfax County Attorney's Office has the following opening for Assistant County Attorney V. Personally handles transactional real estate matters, and other matters involving HUD and other federal and local housing programs within the Office of the County Attorney, and performs related work as required. Represents Fairfax County and its agencies on legal matters. Represents the Board of Supervisors and provides legal advice to the County Executive; the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority; and county committees, boards, and agencies. Reviews, negotiates, and drafts legal documents involving the acquisition, development, disposition, lease and financing of real property. Advises and assists other attorneys in transactional real estate matters. Prepares reports and correspondence on general legal matters. Writes legal opinions. When indicated, assists, investigates, and initiates litigation by the county.
Minimum Qualifications: Must be an active member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to four years of experience in transactional real estate matters and housing programs, with experience in the practice of civil law in the employ of a municipal or county government.
Special Requirements: All positions allocated to the County Attorney series are under the Fairfax County e=Merit System of personnel administration and are limited to full-time employment and preclude the private practice of law. However, the phrase "private practice of law", does not include the provision of pro bona public legal services in a pro bono legal services program approved by the County Attorney and in accordance with the policy of the county Attorney governing participation in an approved program.
To Apply: Submit your resume on-line through the AIMS system.
If this is the first time you have used AIMS, you will need to create an account.
Fairfax County is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veterans' status or disabled veterans' status. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. Minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
Closing Date: 6/15/2012

TOWN OF HAYMARKET
TOWN ATTORNEY
SALARY: Negotiable. Soliciting the interest of qualified professional law firms or individuals to provide a full range of municipal legal services serving as the town attorney on a part-time, contractual basis. Contact Town Clerk Jennifer Preli at jpreli@townofhaymarket.org or at 703-753-2600 for a copy of the Request for Qualifications. Deadline (for RFQ responses): May 25.

CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS
DEPUTY or ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney is accepting applications from attorneys for a full-time position as a Deputy or Assistant City Attorney depending on qualifications. Significant civil and administrative litigation or local government law experience is preferred. Among the preferred practice areas are litigation including personal injury defense, employment, tax, workers' compensation and construction contract claims or general counsel on a broad range of sophisticated legal issues to major City departments. Salary negotiable depending upon experience and qualifications. The City provides an excellent benefits package. Must be a graduate of an accredited law school and a member of the Virginia State Bar in good standing. The position will become available July 1, 2012 and will remain open until filled. Please complete a City application on-line at www.jobs-nngov.com and submit resume, salary requirements, Virginia State Bar number and writing sample to Law Office Administrator, Office of the City Attorney, 2400 Washington Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607. EOE.

HENRICO COUNTY
SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY
SENIOR ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY
The Henrico County Attorney's Office is seeking to hire a full-time attorney with a strong academic background, excellent research and writing skills, and experience in education law and litigation to handle legal matters for the School Board and School Administration. The successful applicant will work with another attorney in the School Board's offices as well as other attorneys in the County Attorney's Office. The position will be located at the Eastern Government Center on Nine Mile Road. Because the School Board operates 71 schools with over 48,000 students, the position offers a challenging, fast-paced and varied practice, including litigation and administrative agency representation, a wide range of legal issues, and work with highly educated clients. Experience in litigation and special education law is highly preferred. The successful applicant must have a Juris Doctor degree, be a member of the Virginia State Bar, and have at least five years experience in the practice of law. Therefore, May 2012 law school graduates should not apply. The salary range for this position is $90,941 to $163,415. Actual starting salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful applicant. Deadline for completion of an online Henrico County application form is May 7, 2012. Applications accepted only via Henrico County's online job site at www.henricojobs.com, see Job # IRC33744. EOE.

CITY OF ROANOKE
CITY ATTORNEY
The City of Roanoke (population 97,000) is seeking a well-rounded, innovative, responsive and strategic thinking professional to manage the City's legal office and to provide legal counsel to a full service, award winning municipality. Requires ten years progressively responsible experience in the practice of law (preferably municipal law). Must be able to obtain licensure by the Virginia State Bar within a relatively short period. More information at: www.cb-asso.com under "Executive Recruiting"/"Active Recruitments." Salary range: $125,000 to $160,000 with excellent benefits. Email resume to RecruitEight@cb-asso.com by May 4, 2012. Questions to Colin Baenziger at 561/707-3537.