The City of Williamsburg is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant City Attorney. The City of Williamsburg is a city of approximately 15,000, and home to the world class institutions of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and The College of William & Mary in Virginia. The City of Williamsburg offers a small but dynamic workplace in one of the most beautiful cities in the Commonwealth.

The position provides legal advice and representation to the City of Williamsburg, to its boards and commissions and to City departments and staff on a wide variety of topics, represents the City of Williamsburg in state court concerning violations of the Williamsburg City Code, the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, and the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, and general litigation on behalf of the City, and well as representing the Department of Human Services in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, Circuit Court and any appeals therefrom. Areas of responsibility also include contract negotiation and drafting, drafting ordinances, regulations, policies and legal memorandum. The position also represents the Williamsburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority and the Williamsburg Economic Development Authority. The position will regularly staff the Williamsburg Planning Commission and other boards and commissions as necessary and assigned by the City Attorney.

Applicants should have familiarity with many areas of local government practice, including but not limited to land use, zoning, code enforcement, contract and procurement, housing, franchise, public safety, and employment law.

Admission to the Virginia State Bar is required. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. At least 3-5 years of local government practice in Virginia is preferred.

Hiring salary range is $89,300.58 -$116,091.20. The City of Williamsburg offers a competitive benefits package including a Virginia Retirement System membership and generous paid time off.

The City of Williamsburg is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.