City Attorney - Winchester Virginia
City Attorney - Winchester Virginia
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Job Description
This position has been reopened and is now accepting applications. Qualified professionals are asked to submit a cover letter and resume by March 21 2025.
Winchester Virginia located just 72 miles west of Washington DC is an affordable quirky and laidback community with a bohemian vibe and colorful past. As a regional employment and healthcare center the Citys daytime population increases from approximately 28000 to 45000. Voted one of the friendliest towns in the MidAtlantic Region by Blue Ridge Country Magazine you will feel the magic in this hub of Shenandoah Valley living.
The Winchester City Council has opted to reestablish the office of the City Attorney following a successful fiveyear period of utilizing an outsidecontracted 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.
Responsibilities of the PositionLegal Representation.The City Attorney is responsible for managing all outside counsel retained to represent the interests of the City and acting as the lead counsel on behalf of the City including but not limited to representation in civil and criminal matters in state court federal court and other administrative proceedings.
Legal Counsel.This position provides legal counsel to the City of Winchester and its employees on all legal matters related to the Citys operations and interests. This includes advocating for and providing counsel to the City Manager and various City departments agencies and employees. The City Attorney is expected to attend Regular Council meetings and Work Sessions held on the second and fourth Tuesdays beginning at 6:00 pm (Work Sessions immediately following when held).
Administrative.This position acts as the department head for the Office of the City Attorney including managing any support staff or outside counsel managing the department budget and issuing administrative policies for matters related to the department.
Standards of Conduct.As a licensed practicing attorney in the Commonwealth of Virginia the City Attorney must adhere to the Professional Rules of Conduct as promulgated by the Supreme Court of Virginia. Additionally as a direct appointee of the Common Council the City Attorney is expected to display exemplary standards concerning conduct both in and out of the Office.
Compensation and Benefits
The City is committed to offering a competitive salary commensurate with the candidates qualifications and experience. The City of Winchester has an attractive benefits package that includes Virginia State Retirement life insurance free employeeonly healthcare and full access to our Employee Clinic. Local residency is required within the first year of employment. Relocation will be reimbursed up to $7500.
Desired Qualifications
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 Roberts 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
This position is open until filled; however interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply no later than March 21 2025. For more information please contact Art Davis at or.
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The City of Winchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity genetic information national origin disability protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
