Assistant City Attorney II at City of Chesapeake Human Resources – Chesapeake, Virginia
City of Chesapeake Human Resources
Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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Working Title of Vacant PositionAssistant City Attorney II
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: CITY ATTORNEY
Division: CITY ATTORNEY
Requisition Number: 2026156
Number of hours worked per week: 40+
Work Schedule: Days: Monday – Friday Shift: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
Job Description:
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications:
Job Open Date: 03/27/2026
Job Close Date: 05/07/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: CITY ATTORNEY
Division: CITY ATTORNEY
Requisition Number: 2026156
Number of hours worked per week: 40+
Work Schedule: Days: Monday – Friday Shift: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
$84,951-$112,560; Depending on Qualifications and Experience.
Job Description:
Are you a professional looking to serve the community? Join Our Team!
The City of Chesapeake is seeking an experienced individual to fill the role of Assistant City Attorney II. The successful candidate will perform difficult and responsible administrative work in the rendering of legal services for the City of Chesapeake. The class is responsible for preparing legal documents, providing legal advice, conducting legal research, participating in court proceedings and supervising clerical staff. The class works under general supervision.
The City of Chesapeake is seeking an experienced individual to fill the role of Assistant City Attorney II. The successful candidate will perform difficult and responsible administrative work in the rendering of legal services for the City of Chesapeake. The class is responsible for preparing legal documents, providing legal advice, conducting legal research, participating in court proceedings and supervising clerical staff. The class works under general supervision.
- Performs legal research and presents findings to supervisor. Prepares legal memoranda setting forth facts, issues and legal recommendations, for signature by the City Attorney.
- Reviews and drafts ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases, pleadings, writs, releases, franchises, and other legal documents for review by the City Attorney.
- Attends meetings to provide legal guidance to assigned boards and commissions and departments heads. Responds to inquiries for legal information from City employees.
- Assists the City Attorney and the Deputy City Attorney in handling major litigation and special projects by performing legal research and preparing documents as may be directed.
- Attends court proceedings as representative of departments for collections, code violations and other matters which impact the City. Assists in major litigation and helps prepare cases for trial by interviewing witnesses, examining law and evidence and preparing discovery.
- Attends civic league and other citizen forums to assist City staff members with legal issues that may arise.
- Provides legal input to the City’s Legislative Liaison upon request, and prepares updates to the City Code as needed to comply with changes in State Law.
- Assists in land acquisitions including plat review, title searches, correspondence with landowners, preparation of resolutions, certificate and petitions, and filing documents with the court.
- Performs related tasks as required
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications:
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Requires a Juris doctorate.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires a Commonwealth of Virginia Law License, or eligibility for membership in the Virginia Bar. Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City Driving Standards.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Requires a Juris doctorate.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires a Commonwealth of Virginia Law License, or eligibility for membership in the Virginia Bar. Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City Driving Standards.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Job Open Date: 03/27/2026
Job Close Date: 05/07/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please provide a legal writing sample with your application materials.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
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