Assistant County Attorney

Found in: Talent US C2 - 2 weeks ago

Harrisonburg, United States Rockingham County, VA Full time

Job Summary

Provides advice and legal representation to the Harrisonburg/Rockingham County Department of Social Services and assists the County Attorney in providing general legal services to the Board of Supervisors and County commissions, authorities, administrative offices, and Constitutional Officers. Performs related work as required.

Essential Job Functions

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties:

•Independently prepare cases for trial and conduct complex litigation and appellate advocacy on behalf 
of the Department of Social Services
•Advise and represent the Department of Social Services in administrative hearings
•Research legal issues and effectively communicate interpretation and guidance to client
•Prepare and review pleadings and orders, and review legal documents required for 
Department of Social Services and County business
•Prepare and review County ordinances, contracts, and other legal documents
•Coordinate and support in-house training initiatives on law and civil procedure presented to the 
Department of Social Services and County staff
•Demonstrate commitment to the legal goals and policies of the County and represent the 
County with integrity and discretion
•Advise County officials and department personnel as to compliance with federal, state and local laws, 
and applicable regulations
•Availability to respond to emergent legal questions from the Department of Social Services to 
ensure compliance with federal and state laws, and applicable regulations
•Availability to attend meetings as may be advisable to protect the interests of the County

Knowledge

•Federal and state laws and applicable regulations relating to the authority and function of 
local government agencies
•Virginia court rules and practice
•Virginia’s Code of Professional Responsibility

Skills and abilities

Rockingham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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