The Hanover County Attorney's Office seeks qualified applicants for a Senior Assistant County Attorney or Assistant County Attorney II, 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 is preferred but not a requirement. Duties include drafting and reviewing contracts, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal documents; serving as counsel to public bodies; litigating cases before administrative agencies and state and federal courts; performing legal research; and providing legal advice on a wide range of topics. The County Attorney's Office has 6 lawyers and 2 legal assistants, which allows for significant responsibilities in a supportive and collaborative work environment. 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, remote work options, and opportunities for career training and development.
