Assistant City Attorney II

“Join the City of Hampton team! As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring. Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits.”

The City of Hampton seeks an experienced and proactive Assistant City Attorney II to provide high-level legal services to the City Council, departments, boards, and commissions. This position plays a key role in interpreting and applying legal standards, drafting legislation and contracts, representing the City in legal proceedings, and advising on a wide range of municipal legal matters. You'll be part of a dedicated legal team helping shape city policy, promote justice, and protect the interests of one of Virginia’s most dynamic communities. If you're passionate about public service and skilled in legal interpretation, litigation, and advisory work, this role offers an exciting opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact.

The purpose of the class is to assist the City Attorney in performing a wide range of professional legal services to all City departments, various boards and commissions, and City Council. The class works under administrative supervision developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reporting major activities to executive-level administrators through conferences and reports.

• Conduct legal research and draft formal legal opinions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases, and policies.
• Prosecute municipal ordinance violations and represent the City in court or administrative hearings.
• Provide legal advice on regulatory compliance and enforcement.
• Represent the City and the City Attorney’s Office in meetings, community events, and with outside counsel.
• Assist in managing litigation and respond to citizen concerns.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Requires a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• A minimum of two (2) years of legal experience as a practicing attorney. 
• Must be an active member in good standing in the Virginia State Bar.
• Must be licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. 
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.
• Must successfully complete a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

Additional Requirements

• Requires effective communication with internal and external customers.
• Requires work hours beyond the standard 40-hour work week. 
• Requires some local travel. 
• Requires continuing legal education. 
• The incumbent may be considered “essential personnel” during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules. 

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