County Attorney Deputy

Job description

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Arlington County is seeking a Deputy County Attorney to lead a team of Assistant County Attorneys. The appointee will manage complex legal matters and provide professional legal counsel and advice to the County Board, County Manager and all other County agencies and staff on matters related to public safety, employment and labor relations, real estate assessments and tax matters, risk management, and other matters as assigned. A Deputy County Attorney may act for the County Attorney in the County Attorney’s absence. Additional responsibilities for this position include: - Performing a full range of supervisory duties such as hiring, assigning work, evaluating and managing job performance; - Providing interpretation of County, Department, and Division policies and procedures; - Managing and conducting litigation on behalf of the County, ensuring thorough preparation and effec...