The Hanover County Attorney's Office seeks qualified applicants for an Assistant County Attorney II or Senior Assistant County Attorney, depending on candidate qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will assist the County Attorney and Deputy County Attorneys in providing a wide range of legal services to the Board of Supervisors, the School Board, constitutional officers, the Pamunkey Regional Library, and County departments, boards, and agencies. Prior experience with local government, including work on finance-related matters, is preferred but not a requirement. Duties include drafting and reviewing contracts, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal documents; litigating cases before administrative agencies and state and federal courts; performing legal research; and providing legal advice. The successful candidate may be responsible for assigning projects and reviewing the work product of legal assistants. Employees in the County Attorney's Office receive a competitive benefits package including Virginia Retirement System benefits, 13 paid holidays per year, front loaded paid time off for new employees, and opportunities for career training and development.
