Assistant County Attorney

Performs professional legal work on behalf of Spotsylvania County. The attorney will specialize in providing legal representation in matters governed by the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the County’s FOIA Policy and organizing the County’s responses thereunder. The attorney will also engage in other legal work as needed, which may include drafting ordinances; preparing formal legal opinions; reviewing contracts and other legal documents; and providing legal advice, training, and counsel to County departments, boards, and commissions. The attorney must exercise initiative and independent judgment in determining the proper course of action in legal matters. The attorney must also exercise tact, courtesy, and discretion in frequent contact with clients, public officials, and the general public. Reports to the County Attorney.