General Law Litigation and Transactional Assistant County Attorney V

Salary : $114,864.88 - $201,013.49 Annually
Location : FX. CTY. GOVERNMENT CENTER, 12000 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY., FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 26-01416
Department: Office of County Attorney
Opening Date: 09/19/2026
Closing Date: 10/16/2026 12:00 AM Eastern
Pay Grade: L05
Posting Type: Open to General Public

Job Announcement

The County Attorney's Office is seeking an attorney with high-quality legal knowledge and skills in the areas of litigation and government transactional work. More specifically, the applicant should be proficient in general civil litigation, transactional work, legal research, writing, and public speaking, as well as enjoy a wide variety of challenging legal work. The position is in the Office of the County Attorney's General Law Section.

The successful applicant will counsel and represent the County on multiple subject matter areas, such as erroneous tax assessment, bankruptcy, election law, environmental law, transportation, intellectual property, consumer protection, government regulations, and legislative changes at the state and local levels. Solid litigation and trial experience are required, with a demonstrated ability to handle a case from inception to completion, including managing the discovery process, taking and defending depositions, and motions practice.

The successful candidate will personally handle litigation in state and federal courts and before state administrative agencies. This position will also provide an opportunity to analyze proposed policy and legislation and determine the possible effect on the County and its programs and provides a great opportunity to work in a collegial atmosphere on a variety of issues involving the interplay of federal, state, and local law.

This job announcement may be used to fill multiple full-time Assistant County Attorney V vacancies.
For experienced candidates, upon approval of the Director of Human Resources, the salary may start above the midpoint of the L5 scale, beginning at $157,939.18. In addition to excellent array of benefits, there are opportunities for promotion and career advancement.

Note: Applicants must include a writing sample attached to their application to receive full consideration.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

Knowledge of the sources of legal reference;

Knowledge of the principles and practices of law;

Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and court decisions affecting the practice of the law

at the county level;

Ability to learn Fairfax County ordinances and resolutions;

Ability to analyze facts and reach logical conclusions;

Ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing;

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with associates, County officials and the

public.
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.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Virginia State Bar License in Good Standing (Required)
For specific, specialized County Attorney positions, at the request of the County Attorney, the Human Resources Director may approve consideration of candidates who are members of a Bar Association in a state other than Virginia. For these approved positions, membership in the Virginia State Bar must be obtained within 9 months of hire.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.
• The appointee to the position must complete a Statement of Economic Interest form prior to starting work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience representing public bodies (local or state governments preferred) in legal matters related to local taxation, contracts, election law, consumer protection, or legislative matters.
• Excellent research, writing, and public speaking skills.
• Three or more years of litigation experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer.
• Ability to travel to various locations throughout Fairfax County, Northern Virginia and other areas to attending meetings, conferences and court hearings.
• Must communicate with others.
• All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include a practical exercise.

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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

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NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:

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Non-Merit Positions

1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
   • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
   • Flexible Spending Program
   • Deferred Compensation
2. Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
   • No benefits

01

Are you licensed to practice law in the state of Virginia?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you currently an active member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you currently an active member in good standing of a Bar of any jurisdiction outside of Virginia?

• Yes
• No

04

If you are not a member of the Virginia Bar, please indicate the jurisdiction(s) where you are currently an active member in good standing of a Bar and are licensed to practice law. If this does not apply to you, please enter "Not Applicable".
05

How many years of full-time equivalent experience as a practicing attorney do you possess?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four or more years

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How many years of full-time equivalent professional litigation experience do you possess?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four or more years

07

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have in matters related to local taxation, contracts, public financing, legislative matters or local government law?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four or more years

08

A writing sample is required to be attached to your application for this position. Do you acknowledge that if a writing sample is not included with your application that you may not receive full consideration for this position?

• Yes
• No

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