Assistant City Attorney

The City of Richmond seeks an Assistant City Attorney to handle civil cases in federal and state trial and appellate courts. The position will undertake other assignments as needed. The successful candidate must be a member of the Virginia State Bar. This position is responsible for protecting the legal interests of the City of Richmond and providing legal services and representation and advice to City officials, employees, and departments. The position is responsible for reviewing legal matters, providing appropriate counsel, and initiating or responding to legal actions. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

The successful candidate must have demonstrated the ability to apply legal analysis in the solution of technical, administrative, and legal problems. The successful candidate must also have strong written and verbal skills. Prior trial experience is preferred although not required. The position will undertake other assignments as needed. The successful candidate must be a member of the Virginia State Bar.

This position is unclassified and serves at the will of the City Attorney. Applications submitted without attaching or mailing all requested items are considered incomplete. EEO/AA.

The position will remain open until filled. Please attach a resume and writing sample to the online application.

• Responsible for protecting the legal interests of the City of Richmond and providing legal services and representation and advice to City officials, employees, and departments.
• Responsible for reviewing legal matters, providing appropriate counsel, and initiating or responding to legal actions. Working within a general outline of work to be performed and developing work methods and sequences under general supervision.
• The position will undertake other assignments as needed.

Minimum training and experience:

• Juris Doctor degree
• Litigation experience preferred

Licensing, certifications, and other special requirements:

• Admission to the Virginia Bar
• Licensed to practice law in Virginia
• Independent admission to the bars of individual courts as necessary (e.g., United States District Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, etc.)
• Twelve hours of continuing legal education annually
• Compliance with additional requirements that may be established by the City of Richmond
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.

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