Overview
Research Administrator- Lieberman Lab Jobs in Boston, MA at Boston Children’s Hospital
Goochland County is located in the heart of Central Virginia. Just over 289 square miles of rural countryside, our County is home to just over 26,000 residents and is ideally located within a short drive to beaches or mountain tops. We have great proximity to major cities including Charlottesville and Richmond. Our quality of life is unsurpassed, and our active community welcomes one and all. A community rich in history, the Goochland County Courthouse is widely considered to be the most well-maintained Jeffersonian courthouse in Virginia. Goochland County is the smallest county in the United States to have earned the highest rating from all three credit rating agencies which reflects the County’s exceptional financial resilience and is home to an award-winning public-school system.
Description
This position assists the County Attorney and Deputy County Attorney in providing legal representation and counsel to the Board of Supervisors, County Administration, Constitutional Officers, and County boards, commissions, and committees.
Essential Functions
Under the supervision of the County Attorney and Deputy County Attorney, will advise the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, and other County boards, commissions, agencies, and departments and employees of each.
Assists with the drafting and review of contracts, deeds, easements, ordinances, resolutions, legal opinions, pleadings, research memoranda, and other documents.
Will have the opportunity to manage client relationships with departmental clients independently as well as meet with the County Administrator and other senior county staff to provide legal advice and consultation under the supervision of the County Attorney.
Although not a primary duty, occasionally may need to attend meetings of the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission.
Represents the County in legal matters, brings code enforcement actions or other suits necessary to be instituted by the County principally in General District Court.
Assists in the defense of the County in suits brought against it.
Presents matters, including proposed ordinances, to the Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission, and other boards as required.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of and experience in real estate matters, including property transfers, deeds, and easements strongly preferred.
Knowledge of procurement, contracts, finance, code enforcement, Freedom of Information Act, and local government law would be helpful.
Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, practices, and references utilized in legal research.
Knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, and equipment.
Ability to present complex ideas effectively orally and in writing to professional and lay persons.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, court officials, members of the bar, and citizens.
Ability to occasionally appear in general district court.
Education, Experience and Training
Graduation from a law school of recognized standing.
Minimum of three years of experience as a practicing attorney.
Must be licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia and in good standing with the Virginia State Bar.
Real estate knowledge and experience are strongly preferred.
Experience in local government law is preferred but not required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is sedentary work, which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Tasks may require the ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods of time. Additionally, the following physical abilities may be required: fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment.
As part of employment with Goochland County, all employees are required to complete Emergency preparedness and incident management training courses as directed or requested.
Goochland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, family medical history or genetic information, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status that is protected by federal, state or local laws.
Title: Research Administrator- Lieberman Lab
Company: Boston Children’s Hospital
Location: Boston, MA
