The City of Chesapeake is seeking an experienced candidate to fill the position of Assistant City Attorney III. The successful candidate will render high level legal services to the City of Chesapeake and to assist in the supervision of staff. Additionally, this position is responsible for preparing complex legal documents, providing legal advice, conducting legal research, representing the City in court proceedings, mediating disputes, and supervising staff. The position works within broad policy and organizational guidelines; independently plans and implements projects; and reports progress of major activities through periodic conferences and meetings.

Typical Tasks:

• Provides legal advice on a wide variety of complex issues and recommends an appropriate course of conduct for City's directors, managers, and other employees on a variety of issues. Renders oral and written opinions on complex legal issues involving state, federal and local laws.
• Reviews and drafts legal documents including motions, petitions, orders, writs, pleadings, deeds, leases, ordinances, resolutions, policies, and contracts.
• Attends meetings of boards, commissions, committees and departments to provide legal advice, training and recommendations.
• Attends meetings of regional, state and federal agencies, authorities and commissions to represent the interests of the City and help resolve complex issues involving other municipalities and governmental entities.
• Provides legal representation to the City in judiciary and administrative proceedings, including trial and appellate work. Serves as "first chair" litigator in major court cases and manages significant caseload, including witness interviews, legal research, and evidentiary motions.
• Facilitates major property acquisitions for City projects, including title work, document preparation and condemnations.
• Reviews and negotiates vendor contracts, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations, advising on risk management, resolving supplier disputes, and providing legal guidance on purchasing policies and strategies.
• Mediates disputes involving the City or any of its boards, commissions or committees.
• Assists the City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney in the supervision of staff, including training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, and recommending disciplinary action.
• Upon request, assists the City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney in the preparation of the departmental budget and monitors expenditures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.PDN-9dfe95b9-8890-4ae6-94b9-053ce5a1b32e