Job Description: Sands Anderson PC is not accepting applicants submitted through search firms or recruiters for this position. Sands Anderson is seeking a highly motivated, well-rounded, local government savvy attorney to support our Government Group in our Northern Virginia practice. This role is responsible for supporting the towns, counties, and cities we serve across Northern Virginia in a wide variety of practice areas. Job Requirements: Virginia bar license required. Residence in Northern Virginia is preferred. Minimum 5 years litigation and/or general counsel experience with localities and/or the Department of Social Services Excellent client service and communication skills Strong organizational skills: ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities supporting a busy senior attorney. Background in public sector, local government practice preferred. Ability to travel within Virginia to attend local government meetings in Northern Virginia is required. Ability to appear in Juvenile & Domestic Relations Courts in Northern Virginia without a large amount of travel distance. Ability to appear in General District Courts in Northern Virginia without a large amount of travel distance. Ability to appear in Circuit Courts in Northern Virginia without a large amount of travel distance. Sands Anderson PC is an equal employment employer and participates in the Midsize Mansfield Rule by the Diversity Lab. We encourage candidates interested in working at any of Sands Anderson’s office locations to apply, and this includes, without limitation, lawyers who are women, from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, from the LGBTQ+ community, veterans and lawyers with disabilities. Sands Anderson is a drug free workplace.