The LGA, as a service to our members, posts notices of employment opportunities available in those localities and firms that are LGA members. The content of each announcement is supplied by the member, and any questions should be directed to the person identified in that announcement.

Postings to the Employment Opportunity page will run for 30 days and then deleted, unless we are instructed otherwise when the posting is requested.

LGA members desiring to post an announcement in this section may send the announcement to Leisa Steele, lrs5c@virginia.edu.

Employment opportunities are posted as they are received. If there are no listings posted, check back at a later date.

SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY
DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY
The Spotsylvania County Attorney's Office seeks an exceptional lawyer to serve as Deputy County Attorney. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits (including membership in the Virginia Retirement System), but most importantly, the chance to do meaningful work for a dynamic community. Our office also offers an opportunity to form a healthy balance between work life and personal life. The Deputy County Attorney acts as legal counsel for multiple branches of Spotsylvania County Government. The Deputy County Attorney advises officials on issues with legal implications; conducts litigation; prepares legal opinions and briefs; reviews bonds and contracts; and assists the County Attorney with supervisory tasks. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to develop strong client relationships while working independently in various phases of work. Qualified candidate must have excellent academic credentials from an accredited law school with 3-5 years of commensurate familiarity in the practice of law; a minimum of 2 years trial experience; strong research ability; superb communication and writing skills, or any equivalent. Experience in local government law preferred. Licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Please submit a resume, transcript and writing sample with a County application online at www.spotsylvania.va.us. Salary Range: $80,662 to $129,060. Typically, the County hires new employees at salaries ranging from the minimum to the midpoint of the pay band (the midpoint is currently $104,861). However, the salary is ultimately dependent upon qualifications and experience. Deadline: September 30, 2010 or until filled.

FAIRFAX COUNTY
ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY V
Office of the County Attorney
Job # 10-0857
$79,633 to $106,177 (Grade L05)

Under general direction, personally handles litigation and specialized subject matter functions within the Office of the County Attorney and performs related work as required. Represents the Fairfax County Department of Family Services in litigation involving abused and neglected children in the Fairfax Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court and obtaining guardians or conservators for incapacitated adults in the Fairfax County Circuit Court. Has personal interaction with members of the Board of Supervisors, the County Executive, department heads, and division directors on related matters. Reviews and drafts ordinances, resolutions, and other legal documents and writes legal opinions. Assists and investigates opportunities and, when indicated, initiates litigation by the county. Advises and assists other attorneys with regard to issues in specified areas of expertise.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to four years of experience in the practice of civil law in the employ of a municipal or county government, or acceptable equivalent experience. Litigation experience required.

Must be an active member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar. The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer. All positions allocated to the County Attorney series are under the Fairfax County Merit System of personnel administration and are limited to full-time employment and preclude the private practice of law.

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.
Reasonable Accommodation upon request.

Closing date: 8/20/2010
Date posted: 7/24/2010

Most positions advertised here are merit system positions funded for full benefits such as health insurance, retirement, life insurance and paid leave. Follow the link for details on Fairfax County's comprehensive benefits program for merit system employees. If a position is not funded for benefits that information will generally be included in the job announcement.

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY
DEPUTY/SENIOR ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY

Chesterfield County, Virginia, a nationally-recognized and award-winning local government, is seeking an experienced attorney to provide legal counsel to County officials and employees, to be responsible for a variety of complex legal matters, and to represent the County and its officials and employees in litigation, both as part of litigation teams and individually.

Candidates must be licensed members of the Virginia State Bar in good standing; must demonstrate considerable knowledge of state and federal civil law principles and practices, as well as the procedures governing proceedings before state and federal courts, boards, commissions and administrative agencies; and must have considerable progressively-responsible experience practicing civil law and litigation. Supervisory experience and lead counsel experience in litigation are preferred.

Depending on knowledge, experience, writing skill and potential, the candidate will be hired for the position of Deputy County Attorney or Senior Assistant County Attorney. Salary negotiable. Visit careers.chesterfield.gov to submit an online application.

PLEASE NOTE: In addition to the online application, a hard copy resume is required and must be submitted to: Chesterfield County Attorney's Office, Attn: Michelle Heilman, P.O. Box 40, Chesterfield, VA 23832. The resume must be received and the online application must be submitted by 5pm, Thursday, August 19.

An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity

LOUDOUN COUNTY
ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY

Full-time position (#11-A212-007) with the Loudoun County Attorney's office in Leesburg. Duties include advising Loudoun County departments, agencies and officials; preparing ordinances, opinions and legal documents; and representing the County in court and administrative proceedings. This position advises and represents the Department of Family Services, Human Resources and the County's Public Safety agencies. Responsibilities include representation of these departments in state and federal courts. Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and four years legal experience. Must be a member of the Virginia State Bar. Hiring Salary Range: $60,859-$109,546. Closing Date: July 30, 2010. Visit our on-line employment center at www.loudoun.gov for more information and to apply. EOE.

CITY OF RICHMOND
SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY

The City of Richmond is seeking a Senior Assistant City Attorney (Position # 10M00000021, Salary Range $84,897-$137,877) whose primary responsibilities will involve handling significant cases in federal and state trial and appellate courts. The attorney will also be responsible for overseeing the work of attorneys handling various litigation matters and of related support staff, and will undertake other assignments as needed. The successful candidate must have at least six years of experience, must have significant experience handling complex civil litigation, and must be a member of the Virginia State Bar. Candidates with significant trial experience in federal courts and significant supervisory experience are preferred. The successful candidate for the position will need to reside in the City during his or her continuance in such employment. All interested applicants must submit an online application by close of business, Friday, August 13, 2010. This position is available as of August 1, 2010. Please attach a resume and writing sample to the online application or mail these documents to Allen L. Jackson, City Attorney, 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23210. Applications submitted without attaching or mailing all requested items will be considered incomplete. EEO/AA.

KING WILLIAM COUNTY
COUNTY ATTORNEY

King William County, home to 16,184 residents, seeks to appoint a County Attorney to serve at the pleasure of a five-member Board of Supervisors. Strategically located in Eastern Virginia, King William County employs 95 full-time government employees and currently operates within a $49 million budget. The County Attorney is responsible for providing legal advice to the Board of Supervisors and its employees. Basic qualifications for the position include previous local government legal experience as a city, town, or county attorney or assistant, either as an employee of a local government or through a contract for legal services with a local government; graduation from an accredited law school; and being admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Board will consider either employing someone to do this work on a part-time or a contract basis, or employing a full-time attorney; this decision will be made based on the responses received for the position. Additional information about the position and the King William County community can be found by accessing the "County Attorney Job Opportunity" link from the King William County website at http://www.kingwilliamcounty.us/ employment_opportunities.htm. The salary for this position will be established based on the qualifications and experience of the respondents. Qualified interested applicants should submit by 4:30 p.m., July 30, 2010, a cover letter and resume, including three professional references familiar with the applicant's local government experience, to William H. Whitley (E-mail: wwhitley@wildblue.net; U.S. Mail: 268 Heron Point Road, Cardinal, VA 23025). Please e-mail any questions to William H. Whitley. Firms responding to this announcement should indicate the individuals in their organizations who would do this work and should cite specific examples of their local government experience. Applicants selected for interview by the Board of Supervisors will be subject to a criminal history/credit/driver's license check prior to the interview. EOE.

STAFFORD COUNTY
COUNTY ATTORNEY

Stafford County, Virginia, population 124,900, located in the I-95 corridor, midway between Richmond and Washington, D.C. invites resumes of application for the position of County Attorney. Graduation from an accredited law school, admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia and five to ten years of increasingly responsible experience in the practice of law. Past local government experience an important consideration, with service as a local government attorney or deputy attorney in a comparably sized or larger community desirable. Individual must show a broad range of experience and knowledge of Virginia law and a high level of knowledge and performance in areas that include: zoning, subdivision and land use/planning matters, utility issues, personnel and labor law, local tax issues, County contracts and contractual matters related to development issues, procurement of goods and services, lease and purchase of real property, easements, freedom of information, conflict of interest, litigation, inter-local agreements and ordinance preparation and amendment. Experience in dealing with multiple complex issues in a high growth community is an important consideration.  General knowledge and experience with federal, state, local, criminal, constitutional and administrative laws necessary. The salary for the position is negotiable, based on qualifications and experience. Benefits include but are not limited to participation in the Virginia Retirement System, vacation and sick leave, group life insurance, medical and dental insurance, professional dues and conference expenses.  Moving, relocation and additional compensable expenses may be negotiated with the County. Desire to establish County residency within a reasonable time of appointment to the position an important consideration.

A complete description of the position and the County's profile is available at: www.springsted.com

The position will remain opened until filled. Resumes received by June 26th will receive first consideration. To be considered please submit a Stafford County application through Stafford County's website http://www.co.stafford.va.us/Departments/Human_Resources/Employment
and please submit a resume, with references and salary history to:

John A. Anzivino
Springsted Incorporated
1564 East Parham Road
Richmond, VA 23228
(804) 726-9750
Fax: (804)726-9752
richmond@springsted.com

Stafford County is an Equal Opportunity Employer