NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Assistant City Attorney I – Freedom of Information Act Records & Collective Bargaining Attorney
Alexandria, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$85K/yr - $149K/yrNEOGOV is seeking an Assistant City Attorney I for the City of Alexandria's Office of the City Attorney. The role involves providing legal advice and representation in municipal operations, particularly related to handling records requests and assisting the Collective Bargaining legal team.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Act as counsel for major City departments and offices
Handle and review records requests
Provide clients with advice on a regular basis
Conduct research and prepare ordinances and opinions
Assist in litigation arising in this area
Provide guidance to departments regarding collective bargaining contracts
Ensure the proper processing of records requests and review records from all City departments and offices
Respond to inquiries and render legal advice to departments
Assist in defending lawsuits filed against the City
Perform regular trainings for client departments
Attend meetings of City boards and commissions and advise them on legal issues pertaining to FOIA
Serve as a member of the City’s Collective Bargaining legal team on an as needed basis
Assist in interpreting contract provisions, advising on implementation issues, and supporting negotiations or fact-finding proceedings
Qualification
Required
Graduation from a law school of recognized standing with a Juris Doctor degree
Eligibility to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or the ability to become so authorized within eight months of appointment
Preferred
Experience with processing and reviewing records requests under FOIA
Ability to work efficiently in IT applications specific to FOIA including but not limited to Gov QA and Adobe Pro
Experience conducting legal research and drafting opinions
Experience drafting ordinances and resolutions
Excellent legal writing skills
Experience in dealing with inquiries from members of the public, staff, and local governing bodies
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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