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CULPEPER COUNTY
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Culpeper County (population: 44,000) is seeking a well-rounded, innovative, and responsive legal professional to serve as the full time County Attorney for a position to be available on May 1, 2012. The Culpeper County Attorney is the chief legal officer and counsel to the County of Culpeper and is appointed by the Culpeper County Board of Supervisors. Successful candidates should possess excellent communication skills and be able to deal effectively with public officials and the general public on a variety of local government legal matters. The ideal candidate must be a graduate of an accredited law school; a member of the Virginia State Bar; and have ten or more years of broad experience in Virginia local government law, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Salary shall be competitive and commensurate with qualifications. To apply go to http://agency.governmentjobs.com/culpeper or contact the Human Resources Department, 306 North Main Street, Culpeper, VA 22701;Tel:(540)727-3422; Fax:(540)727-3482. Position is open until filled but preference will be given to candidates who apply by Wednesday, February 15, 2012. Culpeper County is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace

CITY OF SUFFOLK
CITY ATTORNEY
Named one of America's 100 Best Small Cities to Live for 2010 by CNN Money Magazine, Suffolk is a dynamic and growing community in the heart of the Hampton Roads region of southeastern Virginia. Comprised of 400 square miles and the second fastest growing City in Virginia, Suffolk enjoys a high quality of life. The City of Suffolk invites applicants to apply for the position of City Attorney. The City Attorney performs professional work advising City Council, City Departments, and various City boards and commissions on legal matters and represents the City in court when necessary. Reporting to City Council, the City Attorney provides legal counsel to City departments to advise officials on issues with legal implication for the City, litigates all jury and non-jury complex cases on behalf of the City, and practices in all courts of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Federal Courts (including Bankruptcy Court), U.S. Supreme Court, and administrative tribunals, while also serves as a special prosecutor for the Commonwealth. Fields of law practiced in this position include contract, employment, civil rights, personal injury (torts), constitutional, real estate, criminal, zoning, bankruptcy, and child welfare.
Residency in the City of Suffolk is a requirement. Position also requires graduation from an accredited school of law with a Juris Doctorate degree and more than 8 years of experience in the practice of law, preferably including work for local government; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must be an active member in good standing with the Virginia State Bar. Prefer certified guardian ad litem, notary public, and admittance in the U.S. District Court, Bankruptcy Court, and U.S. Supreme Court. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
This position will remain open until filled. To apply for the position, please submit both a cover letter of interest and resume either electronically or in paper form to: City of Suffolk, Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department, 440 Market Street, Suffolk, Virginia 23434 (jobs@suffolkva.us).

CITY OF ROANOKE
CITY ATTORNEY
The City of Roanoke (pop. 97K), is seeking a well-rounded, innovative, strategic, and responsive professional to provide general legal counsel to a full-service municipality that is a five-time All-America City, one of America's Most Livable Communities and five-time Top Digital City. Major areas of responsibility includes litigation, contracts, real estate, land use, environmental, tort, taxation, collections, employment, civil rights and administrative law. Successful candidates should possess excellent communications skills and be able to deal effectively with public officials and the general public. Ten years progressively responsible experience and/or training in the practice of law; preferably municipal law and administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Virginia local government experience preferred. Employment requires licensure by the Virginia State Bar. Salary competitive, DOQ, plus excellent benefits package. To apply on-line, visit the City of Roanoke website at: www.roanokeva.gov (resumes maybe attached; law school transcripts will be verified; only applicants selected for interviews will be requested to provide writing samples at time of interview). For additional questions, please contact Carolyn Glover, Director of Human Resources. Position open until filled. EOE.