5 Assistant City Attorney I/II (Depending on Qualifications) Jobs in Chesapeake, VA
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City of Chesapeake is Hiring an Assistant City Attorney I/II (Depending on Qualifications) Near Chesapeake, VA
Assistant City Attorney II – Starts at $77,342 DOQ
Typical Tasks:
- Performs legal research and presents findings to supervisor.
- Prepares legal memoranda setting forth facts, issues and legal recommendations, for signature by the City Attorney.
- Reviews and drafts ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases, pleadings, writs, releases, franchises, and other legal documents for review by the City Attorney.
- Attends meetings to provide legal guidance to assigned boards and commissions and departments heads. Responds to inquiries for legal information from City employees.
- Assists the City Attorney and the Deputy City Attorney in handling major litigation and special projects by performing legal research and preparing documents as may be directed.
- Attends court proceedings as representative of departments for collections, code violations and other matters which impact the City. Assists in major litigation and helps prepare cases for trial by interviewing witnesses, examining law and evidence and preparing discovery.
- Attends civic league and other citizen forums to assist City staff members with legal issues that may arise.
- Provides legal input to the City’s Legislative Liaison upon request, and prepares updates to the City Code as needed to comply with changes in State Law.
- Assists in land acquisitions including plat review, title searches, correspondence with landowners, preparation of resolutions, certificate and petitions, and filing documents with the court.
- Performs related tasks as required.
Requires a Juris doctorate.
EXPERIENCEREQUIREMENTS:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, the Assistant City Attorney II position requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience. Assistant City Attorney I requires no experience.
SPECIALCERTIFICATIONSANDLICENSES:
Requires a Commonwealth of Virginia Law License, or eligibility for membership in the Virginia Bar. Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City Driving Standards.
SPECIALREQUIREMENTS:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
ADA Checklist
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
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Job Summary
Full Time
Heavy Civil Construction
$143k-179k (estimate)
03/11/2024
04/23/2024
cityofchesapeake.net
CHESAPEAKE, VA
1,000 - 3,000
1963
Private
HENRY B TURNER
$500M - $1B
Heavy Civil Construction
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