Job Description
Salary: $96,159.04 - $177,894.21 Annually
Location : Leesburg, VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 24-00281
Department: County Attorney
Opening Date: 04/22/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Grade: 136
Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government!
ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE 'SEE RESUME' WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION. Job Summary The Loudoun County Attorney's Office is seeking a Senior Assistant County Attorney. While this position is classified as a Senior Assistant County Attorney, it may be filled at a lower Assistant County Attorney position if the successful candidate does not meet the requirements of a Senior Assistant.
The attorney will draft/argue pre-trial motions, pleadings, issue and respond to discovery, handle depositions, attend court hearings on behalf of the County, perform research, and effectively communicate with clients, internal staff, the judiciary, governmental agencies, and others to ensure cases are appropriately handled within mandated time frames.
The successful candidate must be able to work independently, prioritize workload, be detail-oriented, organized, and able to multitask. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
Assistant County Attorney salary range: $79,911.85 - $139,845.75
Senior Assistant County Attorney salary range: $91,580.04 - $169,423.06
Hiring salary commensurate with experience at either level.
Minimum Qualifications Minimum job requirements for a Senior Assistant County Attorney: A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; at least three (3) years' experience as a licensed practicing attorney, including at least two (2) years' experience practicing local government or a specific relevant practice area.
Minimum job requirements for Assistant County Attorney: A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Must be a member of the Virginia State Bar (in good standing). Experience in transactional litigation such as construction, contracts, land use and commercial law preferred.
Job Contingencies and Special Requirements Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
Loudoun County Government offers a variety of benefits to both regular full time and part time employees. T
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Benefits elgibility for temporary employees are dependent on duration of assignment and number of scheduled hours.
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Have you been or are you the subject of any ethics complaint/investigation with the VA State Bar or any other state's bar?
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If yes, please explain the details of the complaint/investigation.
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