COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney
Henrico, VA, US
County of Henrico County Attorney's Office
About Us
Henrico County, a progressive employer of choice, provides job seekers with the promise of fair and competitive compensation; a close-knit atmosphere with low employee turnover; and a benefits package that helps secure financial stability.
Established in 1611, Henrico County has deep historical roots. Henrico County borders the City of Richmond to the west, north and east and constitutes approximately a third of the Richmond metropolitan areas. Henrico County is among the top-rated counties in the nation and was one of the first localities to adopt the County Manager Form of Government. Citizens of Henrico County are represented by an elected Board of Supervisors representing five magisterial districts.
Henrico County General Government currently has more than 30 agencies. Department Heads are appointed by the County Manager, with the exception of the elected constitutional officers. Henrico County is an equal opportunity employer and, when you join us, you will be surrounded by fellow associates who come from all walks of life, all types of cultural backgrounds and all ages.
General Statement of Duties
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, July 13, 2020.
Provides general legal services to all County Boards, Commissions, authorities and administrative offices; does related work as required.
Essential Duties
Comprehensive knowledge of general and governmental law and of State and County laws and federal laws and regulations and their relationship to the authority and functions of County and School Board departments; ability to organize, interpret and apply legal principles and knowledge to complex legal problems; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials and the general public; good professional judgment; good legal research and writing skills; ability to supervise effectively.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited school of law and eight (8) years of experience in the practice of law, preferably some of which shall have been in public administration; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Additional Information
The successful applicant must have a Juris Doctor degree and be a member of the Virginia State Bar.
A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.
How To Apply
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, July 13, 2020.
You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection.
Please access our job site portal through http://henrico.us/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at http://henrico.us.