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Form of workThe Virginia Beach City Attorney's Office provides effective and efficient legal services, promotes accountability, trust and openness in government and focuses on outcomes that are fair, equitable and balanced while protecting the best interests of the client.
We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Land Use Senior or Deputy City Attorney.
This position requires solid problem-solving, communication, management and leadership skills essential to setting up new programs and overseeing their adoption, implementation, and enforcement. The primary functions of the position are to provide timely and sound legal guidance to the Zoning Administrator, the Planning Director, the Planning Commission, City Council and boards and commissions. Legal guidance will include interpreting zoning laws with accuracy and consistency; preparing City Council ordinances and resolutions; giving public presentations and briefings; serving as the subject matter expert on zoning-related litigation matters; understanding and applying telecommunications regulations; overseeing updates to and the uniform implementation of the City Zoning Ordinance, the Comprehensive Plan, the Stormwater Management Program, various housing program and other importance programs affecting citizens' rights and the quality of life in the in the most populous city in Virginia.
This position may be filled as either a Senior Attorney or Deputy City Attorney depending on the qualifications of the selected applicant. The associated pay grades and ranges are as follows:
Senior Attorney: A.23, $103,830.40 - $160,937.12
Deputy City Attorney: A.26, $120,196.70 - $186,304.8
Successful candidates enjoy mentoring and guiding other attorneys and will have significant background in planning and zoning matters; drafting ordinances and resolutions; serving as counsel to boards and commissions; handling quasi-judicial appeals; and advising on matters of law and policy. Having ten (10) or more years' experience is strongly preferred.
The City Attorney's Office supports flexible work schedules and a healthy work-life balance for its valued employees. In addition, the City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and Paid-Time-Off.
