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- Winchester, Virginia
- City of Winchester, VA
- Full Time
- Legal Services
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City Attorney - Winchester, Virginia
Winchester, Virginia 22601 United States City of Winchester, VA Full Time Feb 14, 2025
Employer:
City of Winchester, VA
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Summary
Winchester, Virginia, located just 72 miles west of Washington, DC, is an affordable, quirky, and laid-back community with a bohemian vibe and colorful past. As a regional employment and healthcare center, the City’s daytime population increases from approximately 28,000 to 45,000. Voted one of the friendliest towns in the Mid-Atlantic Region by Blue Ridge Country Magazine, you will feel the magic in this hub of Shenandoah Valley living.
Job Description
The Winchester City Council has opted to re-establish the office of the City Attorney following a successful five-year period of utilizing an outside-contracted 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.
Job Requirements
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 Robert’s 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
The City is committed to offering a competitive salary commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The City of Winchester has an attractive benefits package that includes Virginia State Retirement, life insurance, free employee-only healthcare, and full access to our Employee Clinic. Local residency is required within the first year of employment. Relocation will be reimbursed up to $7,500.
Additional Information
Qualified professionals are asked to submit a cover letter and resume by March 21, 2025 at:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bakertilly/jobs/4658858
For more information, please contact Art Davis at art.davis@bakertilly.com or 816-868-7042.
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