Deputy City Attorney Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/charlottesville/jobs/newprint/4828429) Apply  Deputy City Attorney Salary $109,672.04 - $137,380.33 Annually Location Charlottesville (22902), VA Job Type Regular Full-Time Job Number 250200007 Department City Attorney's Office Opening Date 02/18/2025 Closing Date Continuous Bargaining Unit N/A + Description + Benefits + Questions General Summary The City's Deputy City Attorney performs difficult professional and responsible administrative work in the rendering of legal services, counsel, representation, and regular guidance to the City agencies, departments, boards, and/or commissions, under the general direction of the City Attorney. Prepares legal documents, contracts, agreements, and Ordinances; represents the city in civil litigation including trials and appellate work. The preferred hiring range for this position is between $109,672.04 - $ $137,380.33 Annually. S tarting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities. + For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits. + The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system which offers both a defined benefit and a defined contribution option. While the City does not participate in VRS, the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462. Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications may no longer be considered once a reasonable number of applications has been received or once a candidate to fill the position is identified. Applications may be evaluated on a continuous basis and interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment. This job announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days. Essential Responsibilities and Duties To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time. + Serves as legal advisor and counsel to an assigned portfolio of City agencies, departments, and boards. + Conducts legal research and prepares opinions on regulations and legal matters affecting assigned matters. + Prepares or reviews City ordinances, contracts, Grant Agreements, or other legal documents. + Reviews proposed and passed legislation from sessions of the General Assembly. + Represents the City government, its boards, commissions, officials, and employees before federal, state, and local courts. + Defends civil litigation brought against the City and its officials, agencies, departments, and employees by evaluating claims, circumstances, legal issues, and relevant materials; determining and drafting appropriate responsive pleadings, performing research, drafting briefs, documents, and legal memorandum; preparing and presenting arguments, as well as preparing/interviewing witnesses and presenting evidence; conducting negotiations; handling appellate procedures. + Performs trial duties, including completing discovery; scheduling and taking depositions; attending the trial settlement conference; preparing exhibits; conferring with witnesses; preparing documentation, jury instructions and exhibits; handling voir dire; making post-trial motions and other related duties. + Reviews and/or responds to subpoena duces tecum requests. + Provides information and answers inquiries from the public. + Attends after-hour meetings of boards and commissions of the City, as assigned, and is prepared to render on-the-spot legal advice. + Drafts ordinances, resolutions, charter revisions, proposed legislation, contracts, deeds, leases, releases, franchises, and other complicated legal documents on behalf of the City. + Prepares formal legal opinions for the signature of the City Attorney. + Drafts ordinances, resolutions, charter revisions, and key legal instruments, as directed by the City Attorney (which may include but is not limited to contracts, deeds, leases, releases, franchises, notes, deeds of trust, easements, partnership agreements, articles of incorporation and bylaws). + May conducts title searches, oversees the acquisition of easements, certifies titles and handles closings. + May establish procedures to minimize and pursue the collection of delinquent taxes and other accounts. + Depending on assignment, provides legal review and counsel specific to land use applications, site plans, Building Code and permits, zoning ordinance and comprehensive plan amendments, proffer agreements, zoning interpretations, and local, state, and federal laws relevant to land use development. + Depending on assignment, may represent the Charlottesville Department of Social Services in proceedings. + Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time. + Regular and reliable attendance. Other Duties + Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned. Education, Experience and Skills Education and Experience: Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education. + Graduation from accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate AND at least 5 years of experience in the practice of law. OR + An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above. Preferred: + Prior experience in the practice of municipal law. + Prior litigation experience handling motions and trials in General District and/or Circuit Courts. Certifications/Licenses/Other Requirements: + Licensed to practice law in Commonwealth of Virginia (or eligible to be admitted to practice law under the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia Part 1A, Rule 1A:1.) + Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug screen. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics: Job Knowledge + Comprehensive knowledge of municipal, state, and federal laws, torts, contracts, civil rights, administrative process, and real property. + Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, practices, and references utilized in legal research. + Knowledge of civil litigation and juvenile court procedure and/or real estate, land use, zoning, and contracts law. + Thorough knowledge of legal office procedures and practices. Reading + Advanced: ability to read and understand complex books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents. Writing + Advanced: ability to research and prepare legal documents with proper documentation, reporting, record keeping and compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to tailor writing to specific audiences and explain complex thoughts and ideas in writing. Math + Intermediate: ability to deal with number systems; simple formulas, practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Communication Skills + Advanced: recommendations regarding policy development and implementation are made and/or recommended. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, City administration, and the public. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Evaluates customer satisfaction, develops cooperative associations, and utilizes resources to continuously improve customer satisfaction. Provide oral and written presentations in public. Independence and Decision-Making + Requires Limited Direction: normally completes work according to their own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance occasionally. Special projects are managed with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance reviewed periodically. Technical Skills + Basic: uses standard technical skills appropriate to the assigned and apparent job responsibilities. Demonstrated skill in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and statistical databases to enter data, maintain records and generate reports; uses of computer technology for legal research. Fiscal Responsibilities + No budgetary/fiscal responsibilities. Supervisory Responsibilities + No responsibility for direction or supervision of others. Other Characteristics + Time pressure. + Frequent change of tasks. + Working closely with others as part of a team. + Performing multiple tasks simultaneously. + Constant interruptions and requests for service. + Must work effectively with sensitive and confidential materials and issues. + May require dealing with angry, frustrated and/or upset individuals. + May be required to work additional hours outside of normal schedule, including weekends and/or nights. Physical Conditions & Additional Information Physical Demands + Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently. + Must be able to frequently remain in a stationary position. + Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. + Ability to observe at close range (within a few feet of the observer). + Must occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. + Must constantly position self to maintain files in file cabinet. Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software and Hardware: + Typically requires use of standard office equipment and telephone, and related software and hardware; and any other equipment as appropriate or as assigned. Work Environment + Work is performed in an office environment where there may be exposure to computer screen for extended periods of time, monitor glare and dust. + The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment. Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at (434) 970-3490 or hr@charlottesville.gov. The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment drug tests, in accordance with federal, state, and local law, of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection process. The City’s policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law, and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the City’s policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana. SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Updated July 1, 2022 Benefits cited represent those for regular 40-hour employees and may differ for Management Level, Part-Time, and/or Library positions. Long-term temporary employees are eligible for all benefits except retirement. Interns, temporary, seasonal, substitute, and relief employees are not eligible for benefits. 1. LEAVE: + Vacation: + 3.09 hours accrued biweekly -- 0 - <3 years + 3.85 hours accrued biweekly -- 3 - <5 years + 4.62 hours accrued biweekly -- 5 - <10 years + 5.40 hours accrued biweekly -- 10 - <15 years + 6.16 hours accrued biweekly -- 15 - <20 years + 6.93 hours accrued biweekly -- 20 - <25 years + 7.70 hours accrued biweekly -- 25+ years + Sick: + 4.62 hours per biweekly pay period, approximately 120 hours a years, no limit on accumulation + Holidays: + 14 paid holidays per calendar year (13 observed and 1 floating) 2. INSURANCE: + Aetna Medical – + Choose from three options with different premiums and levels of coverage and coverage is effective on the first of the month following date of hire: + HMO: $0 premium for employee only coverage + POS 1: Employee-only premium of $36.28 per biweekly pay + POS 2: Employee-only premium of $13.02 per biweekly pay + (Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized.) + Prescription Card ($10 generic, $30 lower cost name brand, $55 higher cost name brand) + Mail Order Maintenance Prescription Drug Program ($20 generic, $60 lower cost name brand, $110 higher cost brand) + Dental (Delta Dental) + No cost for employee only coverage. Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized. + Diagnosis and Preventive -- 100% of allowable charge; Basic Dental Care - 80%; Major Dental Care - 50% + Primary -- $50 deductible, 80/20 + Prosthetic & Complex Restorative -- $50 deductible, 50/50 + $1,500 maximum annual benefit + $1,000 Orthodontic Benefit + MetLife Vision Plan: Optional + Employee only coverage: $2.50 bi-weekly; Dependent coverage also available at differing rates. + Eye health exam, dilatation, prescription and refraction of glasses covered after $10 co-pay; + $130 allowance for frames, after co-pay, plus additional discounts where accepted. + Life: + Two times annual salary (paid by the City) + Optional supplemental life available for employee, spouse, dependents (paid by employee) + AFLAC: Optional + Cancer/accident/short term disability/intensive care insurance (paid by employee) + Long Term Disability + Protection from income loss due to long-term illness or injury (paid by the City) 3. RETIREMENT: The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS. There are certain provisions that must be met and the portability request must be executed within 18 months of vesting in the City's Plan. + Pension: + Choose from two options: + A Defined Benefit Pension plan pays a monthly benefit in retirement using a defined formula based on the employee's earnings history, tenure of service, and age. Our plan has a 5 year vesting period and an employee contribution of 5% of salary. + A Defined Contribution 401a plan in which fixed contributions are paid into an individual's account by the employer, the contributions are invested, returns (positive or negative) are credited to the account, and the account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. The vesting schedule for our 401a plan is 33% after one year of service, 67% after two years of service, and 100% after three years of service. There is no required contribution from salary. (Note that: the Defined Contribution retirement plan is the only plan available for Library employees) + Supplemental: + Deferred Compensation (457) - employee contribution 4. OTHER BENEFITS: + Flexible Spending Accounts: + Health Care Expenses + Dependent Care Expenses + Parking/Mass Transit Expenses + Parking Subsidy of $50 per month + Wellness Programs: + Gym Reimbursement Program + Monthly On-Site Nurse and Annual Flu Shots + Health Screenings and Fairs, Education Sessions, & Weekly Fitness Classes + Weight Watchers at Work + Bike Commuter Program: + Reimbursement of up to $20 per month for reasonable bike commuting expenses + Employee Assistance Program: + A variety of confidential, personal professional services for you and your family available 24 hours a day. + Tuition Reimbursement Program: + Up to $1,500 for undergraduate OR Up to $3,000 for graduate level tuition per fiscal year per employee. 01 Have you graduated from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree? + Yes + No 02 Do you have at least five (5) years of experience in the practice of law, OR do you have an equivalent combination of education and experience that qualifies you for this position? + Yes + No 03 If you selected 'Yes' based on an equivalent combination of education and experience, please describe your qualifications, including relevant education and legal experience. 04 Are you licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia, OR are you eligible to be admitted to practice law under the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia Part 1A, Rule 1A:1? + Yes + No 05 To be considered, qualifying education and experience, including City of Charlottesville employment, must be clearly documented in the education, work history, and additional information sections of the employment application. Resumes can be attached but should not be used as a substitute for the required information on the application. I understand that an attached resume may not be accepted in place of a completed employment application and that my qualifications should be stated on the employment application itself. + Yes + No 06 I certify that the information above is true and correct, and I certify that it can be verified with reference to the information in my basic application. I understand that my application may be rejected if the responses to supplemental questions do not match my basic application. + Yes + No Required Question Employer City of Charlottesville Address P. O. Box 911 605 East Main Street Charlottesville, Virginia, 22902 Phone (434) 970-3490 Website http://www.charlottesville.gov/jobs