Senior Assistant/Assistant County Attorney

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA
Charlottesville, Virginia United States  View Map
Posted: Oct 30, 2025
  • Full Time
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Legal Services
  • Job Description

    SENIOR ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY

    or ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY

    The Albemarle County Attorney’s Office is seeking an experienced attorney to join its dedicated team of legal professionals. Beautiful Albemarle County is one of the most attractive and desirable locations in Virginia, with excellent schools and a wide range of cultural, historic, and recreational activities.

    The successful applicant will have:

    (1) a degree from an accredited law school and Virginia State Bar membership;

    (2) at least six years’ experience as a practicing attorney, largely in the practice of local government law (or at least two years’ experience for the Assistant County Attorney position); and

    (3) experience or demonstrated competency in civil litigation.

    Experience with or demonstrated knowledge of economic development and/or conservation easements is preferred. Virginia residency is required upon employment.

    This full-time permanent position affords substantial client responsibility, opportunity for training, mentoring, and advancement, a collegial working environment in downtown Charlottesville, and an excellent benefits package.

    The position offered will be commensurate with the successful applicant’s experience and qualifications.

    Hiring Salary Range for Senior Assistant County Attorney: $115,529 - $127,689 annually, depending on experience.

    Hiring Salary Range for Assistant County Attorney: $106,971 - $118,231 annually, depending on experience.

    DEADLINE: Open until filled.

    To review the complete job descriptions, please see the attached documents.

    ( Please note : this vacancy is in response to the recently posted Deputy County Attorney position. The Deputy position was filled by an internal promotion, and we are excited to recruit for a replacement at the Senior Assistant or Assistant level.)

    EOE/Reasonable Accommodation on Request.
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Albemarle County
    • Albemarle County

    Albemarle County Local Government's vision is a thriving County anchored by a strong economy and excellent education system, that honors its rural heritage, scenic beauty, and natural and historic resources while fostering attractive and vibrant communities. We work together with citizens to connect civic challenges to community problem solvers.

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