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- Serve as the chief legal adviser and attorney for the City Manager, Assistant City Managers, Department Heads, City Council, and other key stakeholders.
- Provide legal guidance and representation to committees, boards, and authorities, including the Economic Development Authority, Planning Commission, Review of Real Estate Assessment Board, Hampton Federal Area Development Authority (FADA), the Treasurer, and Commissioner of the Revenue.
- Foster a culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability within the City Attorney's Office and across the organization.
- Guide and inspire a team of 15 dedicated full-time employees while steering the strategic allocation of a $1.5 million budget.
- Leads and mentors a talented team of legal professionals, technical and clerical personnel overseeing their delivery of expert counsel, guidance and customer service to the City Manager's office, City Council, and subordinate entities, including commissions, departments, boards, and authorities. Assigns tasks, reviews progress, and ensures the quality and timeliness of all legal work. Spearheads personnel management, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions, to foster a high-performing team.
- Proactively engages with the City Council agenda, actively participating in work sessions and public meetings to offer legal insights on various matters such as property tax, assessments, public safety, governance, liability, and economic development initiatives. Ensures thorough legal analysis is conducted for each matter, providing accurate information to decision-makers. Validates the legal integrity of resolutions, ordinances, and other documents prior to presentation to City Council, thereby mitigating legal risks.
- Advocates for the city's interests by representing it in a diverse range of legal proceedings across Circuit, District, Virginia Supreme, and Federal Courts, as needed. Conducts comprehensive research, gathers evidence, and ensures procedural readiness for court appearances. Additionally, guides and supports fellow attorneys in navigating complex cases, conducting pre-court reviews as necessary.
- Collaborates closely with the City Manager and key stakeholders to address legal challenges efficiently and effectively, resolving issues at the lowest organizational level whenever possible.
- Oversees external litigation matters handled by outside legal counsel, ensuring alignment with the city's strategic initiatives and legal standards.
- Performs additional duties as necessary to support the legal needs of the city and its stakeholders.
- Graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved law school and a license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Active membership in good standing with the Virginia State Bar.
- Six (6) to nine (9) years of progressive managerial experience in practicing law, with at least five (5) years in a supervisory capacity.
- Preferably, prior experience in municipal law is desired.
- Thorough knowledge of municipal law, as well as a comprehensive understanding of local, state, and federal laws and court decisions impacting municipalities.
- Proficiency in conducting legal research, preparing clear and concise legal documents and briefs, and adeptness in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex legal agreements, contracts, and settlements.
- Ability to interpret laws, regulations, and policies accurately and make decisions accordingly.
- Demonstrated capability to plan and supervise the work of other attorneys effectively.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and mediation skills are essential.
- Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks efficiently.
- Commitment to embracing diversity and fostering and maintaining productive working relationships with City officials, community leaders, professional groups, as well local and state entities.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
- Must successfully pass a background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion
- Requires the ability to plan and supervise the work of others; communicate effectively both orally and in writing with users and stakeholders of different backgrounds and disciplines; establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with city officials, employees and the public.
- Requires the ability to function as a team member and must be adaptable to performing effectively under moderate to high levels of stress. Requires the ability to embrace change and function as a lead agent of change within the organization.
- Operates with autonomy under the oversight of the City Council, collaborating closely with the City Manager and City Clerk.
- Assumes a high-level managerial role necessitating astute and independent decision-making within established guidelines and policies.
- Engages extensively with the City Manager's team, City Council, department heads, staff, citizens, and external agencies.
- Functions adeptly as part of a team and demonstrates adaptability in high-pressure situations.
- Executes duties with unwavering professionalism and integrity, grounded solely in legal and factual considerations, devoid of political, partisan, or personal influences.
- Designated as essential personnel during emergencies, providing crucial support to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
- Prepared to work long and irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Engages in frequent local travel and occasional out-of-town trips as necessary.
- Required residency within the City limits of Hampton within twelve (12) months of assuming the position for the duration of time in the position.
- The following plans are available the first of the month following one full calendar month of employment:
- -Health insurance
- -Dental insurance
- -Vision insurance
- -Reimbursement accounts
- Health insurance offered through Optima Health For more information on the provider network and pharmacies, see the
The vision plan is offered through EyeMed Vision Care. For more information, see the - Three dental plans are offered through Delta Dental (Delta Care, Delta Dental PPO, and Delta Dental PPO Plus For more information, see the
- Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
- The eleven paid holidays each year include:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- President's Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans' Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
- Employee's birthday
- A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation For more information, see the
- Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.
Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation For more information, see the - Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.
- Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.
- The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family , or
- Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.
Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce. - Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.
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City Attorney - Hampton, United States - City of Hampton, VA
Description
Salary: Depends on QualificationsLocation : Hampton, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 08021
Department: CITY ATTORNEY
Opening Date: 04/02/2024
Closing Date: 4/30/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Function
Are you a legal powerhouse ready to serve as the trusted legal advisor for our vibrant city and its diverse array of departments, committees, and authorities? If you're passionate about municipal law and eager to make a positive impact on our community, we want you on our team
What You'll Do:
What We're Looking For:
Additional Requirements:
Have you graduated from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved law school?
Are you licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia?
Are you an active member in good standing with the Virginia State Bar?
Which of the options below best describes your legal experience as a practicing attorney?
Do you have six (6) to nine (9) years of progressive managerial experience in the practice of law with a minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience?
Which of the options below best describes your experience in government/municipal legal practice?
Which of the options below best describes your years of experience as a litigator?
Are you currently admitted to practice in federal courts?
Which of the options below best describes you experience in the areas of real estate, finance and economic development?
Which of the options below best describes your experience in providing legal support to council/board of supervisors, boards and commissions?
Which of the options below best describes you experience in managing professional staff?
This position requires that you possess a valid Virginia Driver's License and have a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton criteria. Failure to provide your driver's license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your driver's license number by entering it below:
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I understand that this position may require that work be performed during non-standard work hours and that it may require extended hours to accomplish job duties.
I understand I must submit a cover letter, resume and/or a curricula vitae with my on-line application in order to be considered for this position.
This position requires the successful completion of a Virginia Criminal History Background Check. I understand that this is required.
I understand this position is considered essential personnel during emergency situations to provide support to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
I understand that I must establish my principal residence within the City of Hampton during my tenure in this position and that I must meet this residency requirement within 12 months of employment in this position.
I understand this position is exempt.