Job Abstract

The County Attorney’s Office is seeking an attorney with legal knowledge and litigation experience in the area of abuse and neglect of children and the elderly. The position is located in the Office of the County Attorney’s Personnel, Behavioral Health and Human Services section.

The successful applicant will represent the Department of Family Services in litigation involving abused and neglected children in the Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, Circuit Court, Virginia Court of Appeals, and the Virginia Supreme Court. The position will also represent Department of Family Services employees subpoenaed to appear in courts in Fairfax County as well as other jurisdictions and represent the Department of Family Services in administrative appeals of abuse and neglect findings. The successful applicant will also petition the Fairfax County Circuit Court for the appointment of guardians and/or conservators for incapacitated adults in need of protective services. The successful applicant will handle cases from inception to completion, including discovery, depositions, motions, and briefs.

Note: A writing sample is required to be attached with your application to receive full consideration for this position.

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.

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.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Virginia State Bar License in Good Standing (Required at the time of application)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent research, writing, and public speaking skills.
• Litigation and trial experience in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.
• Demonstrated experience writing briefs in Virginia Court of Appeals and/or Virginia Supreme Court.

• 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.