Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government!

ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE 'SEE RESUME' WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.

Loudoun County is seeking an attorney who will primarily advise and represent the Department of Family Services in child protective services and foster care cases, adult protective services cases, and other matters. While this position is classified as a Senior Assistant County Attorney, it may be filled at a lower Assistant County Attorney position if the successful candidate does not meet the requirements of a Senior Assistant.

Principle duties include:

• Advising county departments, agencies and officials
• Preparing legal documents
• Representing the Department of Family Services in administrative hearings and in Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court, Circuit Court and appellate court proceedings.

A Senior Assistant County Attorney position requires education and experience equivalent to a Juris Doctorate from an accredited Law School (or equivalent as state law provides); membership in the Virginia State Bar (in good standing); at least three (3) years of experience as a licensed practicing attorney, including at least two (2) years of experience in local government or a specific relevant practice area.

An Assistant County Attorney position requires education and experience equivalent to a Juris Doctorate from an accredited Law School (or equivalent as state law provides); membership in the Virginia State Bar (in good standing).

Family law or Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court experience preferred.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.