Assistant County Attorney II
Position Information Note:
This position may be under-filled as Assistant County Attorney I.
The appointee to this position will primarily provide legal services in relation to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (VFOIA).
The primary duties focus on providing analysis of records proposed for release in response to requests under the VFOIA; determining the applicability of exemptions to disclosure requirements for records in the possession or under the control of the County; and providing guidance and training to the County FOIA Officer, County departments and FOIA coordinators on VFOIA.
Additional duties for this position include:
Handling civil litigation before state and local courts in relation to the VFOIA, including mandamus hearings; Maintaining current knowledge of the VFOIA and court cases and opinions relevant to it;Organizing, interpreting and applying legal principles to analyze and address legal problems using sound professional judgment, as well as excellent research and writing skills; Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with public officials, staff, and the general public;Coordinating with departments on litigation hold requirements for litigation matters and claims, and electronic discovery issues; andCoordinating with the County's record manager on records management matters.
This position is expected to function with supervision and requires knowledge of general and local government related Virginia law, and federal laws and regulations, including their relationship to the authority and functions of county government.
Selection Criteria Minimum:
A Juris Doctor from an accredited school of law and litigation experience.
Must be an active member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar.
Desirable:
Preference will be given to applicants with the following:
Previous employment with a Virginia city or county government; andExperience with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.
Special Requirements A letter of application is required.
Please use the space in the supplemental questionnaire or attach a cover letter to your application that addresses how your education, training and experience meet the SELECTION CRITERIA as stated in the job announcement Minimum and Desirable Qualifications as well as the statements in the Desirable section of the job announcement.
Please be specific regarding your role and responsibilities in relevant positions; also indicate the employer(s) where experience was gained.
Additional Information Telework:
Opportunities for significant telework are available.
However, this is not a full telework position, and the attorney filling this position is expected to be able to attend in-person court hearings in the Arlington County Circuit Court and any other Virginia Courts as needed.
The salary range for Assistant County Attorney I is $83,220.
80 - $127,067.
20 Annually.
Completion of the Supplemental Questionnaire is required and a part of the application process for consideration for this position.
Please do not give see resume as a response to questions.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Arlington County Government employee benefits depend on whether a position is permanent, the number of hours worked, and the number of months the position is scheduled.
Specific information on benefits and conditions of employment can be found on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website:
www.
arlingtonva.
us/pers.
Permanent, Full-Time AppointmentsAll jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement.
The following benefits are available:
Paid Leave :
Vacation leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly.
Leave accrual increases every three years until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service.
Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly.
There are eleven paid holidays each year.
Health and Dental Insurance :
Three group health insurance plans are offered - a network open access plan, a point-of-service plan, and a health maintenance organization.
A group dental insurance plan is also offered.
The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents.
A discount vision plan is provided for eye care needs.
Life Insurance :
A group term policy of basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees.
The benefit is one times annual salary.
Additional life insurance is available with rates based on the employee's age and smoker/non-smoker status.
Retirement :
The County offers three vehicles to help you prepare for retirement:
a defined benefit plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457).
The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County.
You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan.
General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.
5% of pay.
Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service.
The County also contributes to this plan.
For general employees, the County also contributes 4.
2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)).
The County also matches your 457 contribution, up to $20 per pay period, in this plan.
The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to set aside money on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit.
New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your base pay.
Other
Benefits:
The County also offers health, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; long-term care insurance; tuition assistance; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other employee benefits.
Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:
Part time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.
Limited Term Appointments:
Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.
Temporary Regular Appointments:
Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above.
They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:
Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits.
Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.
01 A letter of application is required.
Please use the space below or attach a cover letter to your application that addresses how your education, training and experience meet the SELECTION CRITERIA as stated in the job announcement Minimum and Desirable Qualifications as well as the statements in the Desirable section of the job announcement.
Please be specific regarding your role and responsibilities in relevant positions; also indicate the employer(s) where experience was gained.
Conclude your cover letter by including significant accomplishments in your library career, highlighting those that reflected a quality public service philosophy of care.
02 Are you an active member of the Virginia State Bar? Yes No03 How much experience do you have in the practice of Virginia county government law? None Less than a year 1 but less than 2 years 2 but less than 3 years 3 years or more04 How much experience do you have in providing analysis of records proposed for release in response to requests under the FOIA? None Less than a year 1 but less than 2 years 2 but less than 3 years 3 years or more05 How much experience do you have determining the applicability of exemptions to mandatory release requirements for records under the FOIA? None Less than a year 1 but less than 2 years 2 but less than 3 years 3 years or more06 How much experience do you have providing guidance and training to staff regarding VFOIA? None Less than a year 1 but less than 2 years 2 but less than 3 years 3 years or more07 How much experience do you have handling coordination with departments/divisions on requirements for litigation matters and claims, and electronic discovery issues? None Less than a year 1 but less than 2 years 2 but less than 3 years 3 years or more08 How much experience do you have handling civil litigation before state and local courts in relation to the VFOIA? None Less than 1 year 1 but less than 2 years 2 but less than 3 years 3 years or moreRequired Question Agency Arlington County Address 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 511 Arlington, Virginia, 22201 Phone 703-228-3500 Website https:
//careers.
arlingtonva.
us/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This position may be under-filled as Assistant County Attorney I.
The appointee to this position will primarily provide legal services in relation to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (VFOIA).
The primary duties focus on providing analysis of records proposed for release in response to requests under the VFOIA; determining the applicability of exemptions to disclosure requirements for records in the possession or under the control of the County; and providing guidance and training to the County FOIA Officer, County departments and FOIA coordinators on VFOIA.
Additional duties for this position include:
Handling civil litigation before state and local courts in relation to the VFOIA, including mandamus hearings; Maintaining current knowledge of the VFOIA and court cases and opinions relevant to it;Organizing, interpreting and applying legal principles to analyze and address legal problems using sound professional judgment, as well as excellent research and writing skills; Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with public officials, staff, and the general public;Coordinating with departments on litigation hold requirements for litigation matters and claims, and electronic discovery issues; andCoordinating with the County's record manager on records management matters.
This position is expected to function with supervision and requires knowledge of general and local government related Virginia law, and federal laws and regulations, including their relationship to the authority and functions of county government.
Selection Criteria Minimum:
A Juris Doctor from an accredited school of law and litigation experience.
Must be an active member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar.
Desirable:
Preference will be given to applicants with the following:
Previous employment with a Virginia city or county government; andExperience with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.
Special Requirements A letter of application is required.
Please use the space in the supplemental questionnaire or attach a cover letter to your application that addresses how your education, training and experience meet the SELECTION CRITERIA as stated in the job announcement Minimum and Desirable Qualifications as well as the statements in the Desirable section of the job announcement.
Please be specific regarding your role and responsibilities in relevant positions; also indicate the employer(s) where experience was gained.
Additional Information Telework:
Opportunities for significant telework are available.
However, this is not a full telework position, and the attorney filling this position is expected to be able to attend in-person court hearings in the Arlington County Circuit Court and any other Virginia Courts as needed.
The salary range for Assistant County Attorney I is $83,220.
80 - $127,067.
20 Annually.
Completion of the Supplemental Questionnaire is required and a part of the application process for consideration for this position.
Please do not give see resume as a response to questions.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Arlington County Government employee benefits depend on whether a position is permanent, the number of hours worked, and the number of months the position is scheduled.
Specific information on benefits and conditions of employment can be found on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website:
www.
arlingtonva.
us/pers.
Permanent, Full-Time AppointmentsAll jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement.
The following benefits are available:
Paid Leave :
Vacation leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly.
Leave accrual increases every three years until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service.
Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly.
There are eleven paid holidays each year.
Health and Dental Insurance :
Three group health insurance plans are offered - a network open access plan, a point-of-service plan, and a health maintenance organization.
A group dental insurance plan is also offered.
The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents.
A discount vision plan is provided for eye care needs.
Life Insurance :
A group term policy of basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees.
The benefit is one times annual salary.
Additional life insurance is available with rates based on the employee's age and smoker/non-smoker status.
Retirement :
The County offers three vehicles to help you prepare for retirement:
a defined benefit plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457).
The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County.
You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan.
General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.
5% of pay.
Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service.
The County also contributes to this plan.
For general employees, the County also contributes 4.
2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)).
The County also matches your 457 contribution, up to $20 per pay period, in this plan.
The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to set aside money on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit.
New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your base pay.
Other
Benefits:
The County also offers health, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; long-term care insurance; tuition assistance; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other employee benefits.
Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:
Part time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.
Limited Term Appointments:
Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.
Temporary Regular Appointments:
Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above.
They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:
Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits.
Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.
01 A letter of application is required.
Please use the space below or attach a cover letter to your application that addresses how your education, training and experience meet the SELECTION CRITERIA as stated in the job announcement Minimum and Desirable Qualifications as well as the statements in the Desirable section of the job announcement.
Please be specific regarding your role and responsibilities in relevant positions; also indicate the employer(s) where experience was gained.
Conclude your cover letter by including significant accomplishments in your library career, highlighting those that reflected a quality public service philosophy of care.
02 Are you an active member of the Virginia State Bar? Yes No03 How much experience do you have in the practice of Virginia county government law? None Less than a year 1 but less than 2 years 2 but less than 3 years 3 years or more04 How much experience do you have in providing analysis of records proposed for release in response to requests under the FOIA? None Less than a year 1 but less than 2 years 2 but less than 3 years 3 years or more05 How much experience do you have determining the applicability of exemptions to mandatory release requirements for records under the FOIA? None Less than a year 1 but less than 2 years 2 but less than 3 years 3 years or more06 How much experience do you have providing guidance and training to staff regarding VFOIA? None Less than a year 1 but less than 2 years 2 but less than 3 years 3 years or more07 How much experience do you have handling coordination with departments/divisions on requirements for litigation matters and claims, and electronic discovery issues? None Less than a year 1 but less than 2 years 2 but less than 3 years 3 years or more08 How much experience do you have handling civil litigation before state and local courts in relation to the VFOIA? None Less than 1 year 1 but less than 2 years 2 but less than 3 years 3 years or moreRequired Question Agency Arlington County Address 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 511 Arlington, Virginia, 22201 Phone 703-228-3500 Website https:
//careers.
arlingtonva.
us/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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