Assistant County Attorney V - Land Use - Fairfax County
FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA
About the Job
The Office of the County Attorney's Land Use Section is seeking a highly motivated litigation attorney with a passion for public service and commitment to supporting our community's growth and sustainability. The Land Use Section is seeking an attorney with high-quality legal knowledge and skills to litigate and provide legal advice in the areas of land use, zoning, development, building codes, and local government. The position will entail significant amounts of legal research and writing; public speaking; and other general, civil, and administrative law duties. While we are looking for an experienced candidate, we are also open to underfilling the position with a less experienced attorney who demonstrates strong potential and interest in land use law.
Fairfax County's Office of the County Attorney functions as in-house counsel to the Board of Supervisors, the County Executive, department heads, division directors, and other employees. It also serves as counsel to various boards, authorities, and commissions. Fairfax County is the largest jurisdiction in the Commonwealth of Virginia with more than 1.2 million residents and more than 13,000 employees. Fairfax County government is widely recognized as a superior government organization. In 2021, the most recent award cycle, the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) announced that it had awarded its Certificate of Excellence to Fairfax County for the thirteenth consecutive year. The County is among only 31 jurisdictions across the nation recognized by ICMA for this prestigious award – the organization's highest level of recognition.
Fairfax County offers competitive pay and an excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and a defined benefit plan. In addition, we are committed to support a healthy work-life balance, offering teleworking opportunities.
Note: Applicants must include a writing sample attached to their application to receive full consideration.
Fairfax County's Office of the County Attorney functions as in-house counsel to the Board of Supervisors, the County Executive, department heads, division directors, and other employees. It also serves as counsel to various boards, authorities, and commissions. Fairfax County is the largest jurisdiction in the Commonwealth of Virginia with more than 1.2 million residents and more than 13,000 employees. Fairfax County government is widely recognized as a superior government organization. In 2021, the most recent award cycle, the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) announced that it had awarded its Certificate of Excellence to Fairfax County for the thirteenth consecutive year. The County is among only 31 jurisdictions across the nation recognized by ICMA for this prestigious award – the organization's highest level of recognition.
Fairfax County offers competitive pay and an excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and a defined benefit plan. In addition, we are committed to support a healthy work-life balance, offering teleworking opportunities.
Note: Applicants must include a writing sample attached to their application to receive full consideration.
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Agency: Office of County Attorney
Location: FX. CTY. GOVERNMENT CENTER, 12000 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY., FAIRFAX (EJ32)
Source : Fairfax County