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County Attorney

Rockingham County, VA
Harrisonburg, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/10/2026

Job Requirements

Candidates should hold a Juris Doctor from an American Bar Association-accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with membership in good standing with the Virginia bar, or the County will work with the successful candidate to facilitate Virginia bar admission. The County seeks sufficient experience in the practice of law to perform the full scope of the position successfully, and three to five years of service as legal counsel in the public sector is preferred.

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits
The hiring salary range for the County Attorney is $175,000 to $225,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Relocation assistance is provided.
Rockingham County offers a competitive benefits package that includes participation in the Virginia Retirement System, or VRS, and life insurance, a 457(b) plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, additional optional life insurance, flexible spending accounts, discounted wellness memberships at local fitness centers, optional supplemental insurance coverage, flexible work arrangements, and an attractive paid time off program.


How to Apply
Applications will be accepted electronically by Raftelis at raftelis.com. Applicants complete a brief online form and are prompted to provide a cover letter and resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so candidates are encouraged to apply early to ensure their materials are presented to the Board of Supervisors at the earliest opportunity. This will be a confidential recruitment process.

Salary : $175,000 - $225,000

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