City Attorney -- Winchester, VA

City of Winchester, VA
Winchester, Virginia 22601 United States  View Map
Posted: Sep 16, 2024
  • Negotiable/DOQ: Yes
  • Apply By: Oct 15, 2024
  • Full Time
  • Legal Services
  • Management
  • Summary

    Winchester, Virginia, located just 72 miles west of Washington, DC, is an affordable, quirky, and laid-back community with a bohemian vibe and colorful past. As a regional employment and healthcare center, the City’s daytime population increases from approximately 28,000 to 45,000. Voted one of the friendliest towns in the Mid-Atlantic Region by Blue Ridge Country Magazine, you will feel the magic in this hub of Shenandoah Valley living.

  • Job Description

    The Winchester City Council has opted to re-establish the office of the City Attorney following a successful five-year period of utilizing an outside-contracted law office. The City seeks an attorney with experience serving as a legal advisor to municipal government bodies and their staff. The ideal candidate is comfortable handling legal affairs on behalf of a municipality, reviewing, drafting, updating, and maintaining municipal code, and prosecuting violations of municipal ordinances. This position serves at the pleasure of the Common Council.

  • Job Requirements

    A law degree is required with considerable work experience in private or public law practice, plus four or more years of experience as an Assistant City, County, or Town Attorney and a member of the Virginia Bar, licensed to practice under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Member of Virginia Local Government Attorneys preferred. A working knowledge of Robert’s Rules of Order, the Freedom of Information Act, and the Dillon Rule is preferred. Experience in jurisdictional law and courtroom proceedings is also advantageous.

  • Special Instructions

    The City is committed to offering a competitive salary commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The City of Winchester has an attractive benefits package that includes Virginia State Retirement, life insurance, free employee-only healthcare, and full access to our Employee Clinic. Local residency is required within the first year of employment. Relocation will be reimbursed up to $7,500.

    Qualified professionals are asked to submit a cover letter and resume by October 15, 2024 at:

    https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bakertilly/jobs/4658858

    For more information, please contact Anne Lewis at anne.lewis@bakertilly.com or 703.923.8214.

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