Assistant City Attorney

Assistant City Attorney

The City of Richmond seeks an Assistant City Attorney in the civil litigation division primarily to assist the City's police department and to handle cases in federal and state trial and appellate courts. The position will undertake other assignments as needed. The successful candidate must be a member of the Virginia State Bar. This position is responsible for protecting the legal interests of the City of Richmond and providing legal services and representation and advice to City officials, employees and departments. The position is responsible for reviewing legal matters, providing appropriate counsel and initiating or responding to legal actions. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision. The successful candidate must have demonstrated the ability to apply legal analysis in the solution of technical, administrative, and legal problems. The successful candidate must also have strong written and verbal skills. Prior trial experience is preferred although not required. This position is Unclassified and serves at the will of the City Attorney. Applications submitted without attaching or mailing all requested items are considered incomplete. EEO/AA.

Please attach a resume and writing sample to the online application or mail these documents to: Laura Drewry, City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 400 Richmond, Virginia 23219

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for providing appropriate counsel to police department leadership, officers and professional staff.
• Responsible for interpreting, writing, and reviewing department policies; and providing legal updates and training.
• Responsible for advising on appropriate responses to subpoenas duces tecum, Freedom of Information (FOIA) requests, and other requests for information.
• Responsible for processing U-Visa requests.
• Responsible for drafting Memoranda of Understanding along with other legal memorandums.
• Responsible for representing and advocating for the City's interests during collective bargaining negotiations, including preparing proposals, evaluating union proposals, and negotiating contract language.
• Responsible for representing the police department in arbitration and grievance hearings arising from collective bargaining agreement contract disputes, prohibited practice charges and employee discipline.
• Working within a general outline of work to be performed and developing work methods and sequences under general supervision.
• The position will undertake other assignments as needed.

Qualifications, special certifications and licenses:

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of the laws and legal procedures related to the following practice areas: criminal law, criminal procedure, employment and labor law, contracts, and administrative law.
• Demonstrated skills communicating and coordinating with various internal and external departments, creating and implementing policies and procedures, interpreting and applying federal regulations for programs, and advising and directing outcomes.

Minimum training and experience:

• Juris Doctor degree
• Four years of legal, policy or legislative experience in the areas of criminal, employment, labor, civil and/or administrative law.

Licensing, certifications, and other special requirements:

• Admission to the Virginia Bar
• Licensed to practice law in Virginia
• Independent admission to the bars of individual courts as necessary (e.g., United States District Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, etc.)
• Twelve hours of continuing legal education annually
• Compliance with additional requirements that may be established by the City of Richmond
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Veronica Kenner, by email at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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