Closing Date: 3rd November, 2025
Description:
Job Summary:Culpeper County, population of 56,000, a growing, yet agriculturally sensitive jurisdiction, is seeking a seasoned, practical, well-rounded and responsive professional to serve as its full-time County Attorney. The County Attorney is the chief legal officer and counsel to the County's Board of Supervisors, County Administrator, Department Heads, various committees, commissions and boards.
The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to work effectively with the public, elected officials, and County staff, and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. The position requires the ability to manage a broad range of legal matters related to local government operations. A working knowledge of, and experience in, land use law, including its statutory and case law framework, as necessary, as this will be a significant area of responsibility.
The successful candidate will lead the County Attorney's office which currently includes two Assistant County Attorneys and one Paralegal. The County Attorney is authorized to consult with and retain outside legal counsel as necessary, within the constraints of the approved legal services budget, to ensure the County's interests are effectively represented and protected.
Compensation for this position will be commensurate with experience, within a projected range from $180,000.00 to $230,000.00 per year. The County also provide a comprehensive benefit package.
Culpeper County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
This position will remain open until November 3, 2025, or until a successful candidate is selected.
The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job.
Culpeper County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
