Litigation and Employment Law Assistant County Attorney V

Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be an active member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to four years of experience as a practicing attorney. UNDERFILL REQUIREMENTS: - This vacancy may be filled at the level of Assistant County Attorney III (Grade L03 - $93,964.42 to $164,437.73). The employment standards for Assistant County Attorney III are: Must be an active member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to one year of experience as a practicing attorney. Upon the successful completion of the 12-month probationary period and after reaching a total of 4 years of experience, Assistant County Attorney III employees are eligible for a non-competitive appointment to the Assistant County Attorney V level. - Click here to view the complete details and KSAs for the Assistant County Attorney III. - Upon completion of an underfill agreement (which will require that the employee meets the employment standards above, in addition to attaining competencies defined by the hiring agency), the employee will be elevated to the level of Assistant County Attorney V. - Underfill candidates must be able to meet the minimum qualifications of Assistant County Attorney V within two years of the job announcements closing date of October 30, 2026. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Virginia State Bar License in Good Standing (Required) NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - Confidential Position: This position is designated as confidential under the Countys Collective Bargaining Ordinance. This position assists and acts in a confidential capacity to persons who formulate, determine, and effectuate management policies with regard to labor relations. - The appointee to the position must complete a Statement of Economic Interest form prior to starting work. - The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Demonstrated experience in employment law and/or labor negotiations. - Demonstrated excellent writing and public speaking skills. - Collective bargaining experience, to include drafting labor relations contracts, negotiating bargaining agreements, and/or experience before labor relations board. - Litigation experience in state/federal court and/or the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission. - Demonstrated experience arguing motions in state and federal court. - Demonstrated experience drafting motions and briefs in state and federal court. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: - Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer. - Ability to travel to various locations throughout Fairfax County to provide coverage, attend meetings and trainings. - Must communicate with others. - All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include a practical exercise.