The County Attorney’s Office seeks an attorney with extensive legal knowledge and skills in litigation and government transactional work. The ideal candidate is proficient in general civil litigation, transactional practice, legal research and writing, and public speaking, and enjoys handling a wide variety of challenging legal matters. This position is in the General Law Section of the Office of the County Attorney.
The successful applicant will counsel and represent the County in multiple subject areas, including erroneous tax assessments, bankruptcy, election law, environmental law, transportation, intellectual property, consumer protection, government regulation, and legislative changes at the state and local levels.
Strong litigation skills and substantial trial experience are required, including a demonstrated ability to manage a case from inception to completion. This includes handling discovery, taking and defending depositions, and engaging in motions practice. The successful candidate will personally handle litigation in state and federal courts and appear before state administrative agencies.
This position also offers the opportunity to analyze proposed policies and legislation and assess their potential impact on the County and its programs. It provides an excellent opportunity to work in a collegial environment on a wide range of issues involving the interplay of federal, state, and local law. Fairfax County’s Office of the County Attorney serves as in-house counsel to the Board of Supervisors, the County Executive, department heads, division directors, and other County employees.
The full job announcement can be found here. This job announcement is listed with a closing date of May 8, 2026, and interested applicants are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a regular basis throughout the recruitment with candidates whose qualifications best fit our needs. If your application is received later in the recruitment process, it may not be reviewed or considered. The application process may close prior to the currently advertised closing date when the position has been filled. Interested applicants must apply through the County’s online application system.