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Posted : Wednesday, July 24, 2024 07:01 PM
Description
The City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney seeks to fill an Assistant City Attorney position for its Operations and Development Division.
Primary responsibilities will involve matters related to the Department of Public Works, the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Office of Community Wealth Building, and the Office of Sustainability.
The position will undertake other assignments as needed.
The successful candidate must be a member of the Virginia State Bar.
This position is responsible for protecting the legal interests of the City of Richmond and providing legal services and representation and advice to City officials, employees, and departments.
The position is responsible for reviewing legal matters, drafting, and reviewing transactional documents, and providing appropriate counsel.
The successful candidate must be a member of the Virginia State Bar; have the demonstrated ability to apply legal analysis in the solution of technical, administrative, and legal issues; and have strong written and verbal skills.
A minimum of four years of experience is preferred.
The class works within a general outline of work to be performed and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.
This position is Unclassified and serves at the will of the City Attorney.
Applications submitted without attaching or mailing all requested items are considered incomplete.
EEO/AA.
The position will remain open until filled.
Please attach a resume and writing sample to the online application or mail these documents to: Laura K.
Drewry City Attorney 900 E.
Broad Street, Suite 400 Richmond, Virginia 23219 Duties include but are not limited to • Responsible for protecting the legal interests of the City of Richmond and providing legal services and representation and advice to City officials, employees, and departments.
• Responsible for reviewing legal matters, providing appropriate counsel, and initiating or responding to legal actions.
• Researching legal issues; negotiation and drafting transactional documents; interpreting laws, rules, and regulations; and providing oversight and direction to paralegals and legal secretarial staff.
• Working within a general outline of work to be performed and developing work methods and sequences under general supervision.
• The position will undertake other assignments as needed.
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS (SOME COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING): • Considerable knowledge of area of focus to include real estate transactions, affordable housing development, environmental sustainability, or municipal law, familiarity with relevant regulatory and administrative law processes related to area of focus.
• Experience with transactional work, such as contracts and real estate, preferably to include housing development.
• Strong ability to communicate with various internal and external departments as an in-house municipal attorney.
• Managing high volume workload in area of focus, and supervising paraprofessional staff, scheduling, setting goals, assigning work, etc.
• Will have the ability to work cooperatively, adhere to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism, and handle a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: • Juris Doctor degree • Four (4) years experience preferred LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: • Admission to the Virginia Bar • Licensed to practice law in Virginia • Twelve hours of continuing legal education annually • Compliance with additional requirements that may be established by the City of Richmond • An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The City of Richmond Values Veterans-We are an Official V3 Certified Company.
With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation.
The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce.
Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement.
Please visit our Web site for details.
Primary responsibilities will involve matters related to the Department of Public Works, the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Office of Community Wealth Building, and the Office of Sustainability.
The position will undertake other assignments as needed.
The successful candidate must be a member of the Virginia State Bar.
This position is responsible for protecting the legal interests of the City of Richmond and providing legal services and representation and advice to City officials, employees, and departments.
The position is responsible for reviewing legal matters, drafting, and reviewing transactional documents, and providing appropriate counsel.
The successful candidate must be a member of the Virginia State Bar; have the demonstrated ability to apply legal analysis in the solution of technical, administrative, and legal issues; and have strong written and verbal skills.
A minimum of four years of experience is preferred.
The class works within a general outline of work to be performed and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.
This position is Unclassified and serves at the will of the City Attorney.
Applications submitted without attaching or mailing all requested items are considered incomplete.
EEO/AA.
The position will remain open until filled.
Please attach a resume and writing sample to the online application or mail these documents to: Laura K.
Drewry City Attorney 900 E.
Broad Street, Suite 400 Richmond, Virginia 23219 Duties include but are not limited to • Responsible for protecting the legal interests of the City of Richmond and providing legal services and representation and advice to City officials, employees, and departments.
• Responsible for reviewing legal matters, providing appropriate counsel, and initiating or responding to legal actions.
• Researching legal issues; negotiation and drafting transactional documents; interpreting laws, rules, and regulations; and providing oversight and direction to paralegals and legal secretarial staff.
• Working within a general outline of work to be performed and developing work methods and sequences under general supervision.
• The position will undertake other assignments as needed.
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS (SOME COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING): • Considerable knowledge of area of focus to include real estate transactions, affordable housing development, environmental sustainability, or municipal law, familiarity with relevant regulatory and administrative law processes related to area of focus.
• Experience with transactional work, such as contracts and real estate, preferably to include housing development.
• Strong ability to communicate with various internal and external departments as an in-house municipal attorney.
• Managing high volume workload in area of focus, and supervising paraprofessional staff, scheduling, setting goals, assigning work, etc.
• Will have the ability to work cooperatively, adhere to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism, and handle a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: • Juris Doctor degree • Four (4) years experience preferred LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: • Admission to the Virginia Bar • Licensed to practice law in Virginia • Twelve hours of continuing legal education annually • Compliance with additional requirements that may be established by the City of Richmond • An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The City of Richmond Values Veterans-We are an Official V3 Certified Company.
With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation.
The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce.
Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement.
Please visit our Web site for details.
• Phone : NA
• Location : 900 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA
• Post ID: 9083357832
