County Attorney

Closing Date: 23rd October, 2026

Description:

Description:
The County Attorney is the chief legal counselor for the County and legal advisor to the County Commissioners, County Manager, and all county offices, departments, agencies and boards. Duties include response to legal inquiries, preparing and reviewing legal documents, rendering legal opinions concerning all areas of county government, and representing the County in litigation. The County Attorney works under the general supervision and direction of the County Manager and is required to take an active role on the County Management Team.

Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited school of law and extensive experience as a practicing attorney, with substantial experience in local government preferred. Possession of a license to practice law in the State of North Carolina. Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina is required. Halifax County requires each department head to reside within the county borders by the completion of their nine-month probationary period.

Application Requirements:
An official completed Halifax County Application for Employment (HR-1107), cover letter outlining related qualifications and resume of educational and professional experience are required to fully evaluate your qualifications for this position. The completed application and supplemental materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on or before the closing date; postmarks will not be accepted. All portions on the application, as they relate to your background, must be fully completed. Applications may not refer to a resume or other enclosed documents (i.e. “see resume” or “see attached”), nor will these items be accepted in lieu of a completed application. We will be unable to consider incomplete submissions for this position. Unofficial transcripts (e.g. student copies) are acceptable for application purposes. If selected for employment, official transcripts will be required. A criminal background check will be required prior to hiring.

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