$84,951-$112,560; Depending on Qualifications and Experience.

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The City of Chesapeake is seeking an experienced individual to fill the role of Assistant City Attorney II. The successful candidate will perform difficult and responsible administrative work in the rendering of legal services for the City of Chesapeake. The class is responsible for preparing legal documents, providing legal advice, conducting legal research, participating in court proceedings and supervising clerical staff. The class works under general supervision.

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Requires a Juris doctorate.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires a Commonwealth of Virginia Law License, or eligibility for membership in the Virginia Bar. Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City Driving Standards.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Please provide a legal writing sample with your application materials.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.