County of Culpeper, VA
Salary :
$180,000.00 - $230,000.00 Annually Location :
County of Culpeper, VA Job Type:
Appointed Job Number:
1221-2025-0825 Department:
County Attorney Opening Date:
08/25/2025 Closing Date:
11/3/2025 5:00 PM Eastern FLSA:
Exempt
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.
Qualified candidates should submit their CV to David Durr, Chairman, Culpeper County Board of Supervisors at 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. COUNTY OF CULPEPER BENEFITS Full-time employees have access to a wide variety of benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, and a deferred compensation program. RETIREMENT
As a condition of full-time employment, each individual is enrolled in a retirement plan with the Virginia Retirement System that provides a monthly benefit to all retirees for life. VRS Plans 1 and 2 and the VRS Enhanced Hazardous Duty plans are defined benefit plans. The VRS Hybrid plan consists of both a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan.
All individuals are required to contribute 5% of their gross salary to their retirement account each month as a condition of employment. LIFE INSURANCE
The County of Culpeper provides a basic life insurance plan for all eligible employees. The coverage amount is an employee's annual salary, rounded up to the next highest thousand, then multiplied by 2. The County pays 100% of the cost of this benefit. Additional coverage may be purchased. MEDICAL INSURANCE
The County offers two (2) medical plans: an HMO & an HSA. DENTAL INSURANCE
The County offers three comprehensive dental plans for employees and their eligible dependents. HOLIDAY/VACATION/SICK ACCRUALS
The County follows the state calendar for paid holidays. Vacation and sick accrual depend on the agency, office, or department in which an individual is employed. PAY FOR PERFORMANCE
The County currently utilizes a merit pay system to determine employee salary increases. This does not apply to Culpeper Human Services. SHORT TERM DISABILITY
The County offers basic income protection in the event an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of his or her position. The County pays for this coverage for all VRS members. LONG TERM DISABILITY
The County also offers additional income protection that will continue beyond the short term disability period until an employee is able to return to work or reaches retirement age. This coverage is provided for a nominal cost to employees covered under VRS Plans 1 and 2 and the VRS Enhanced Hazardous Duty plan. This coverage is provided at no cost to all employees covered under the VRS Hybrid plan.
VOLUNTARY INSURANCE PROGRAM
The County offers voluntary insurance programs through a variety of insurance carriers. These include:
Accident Plan Cancer Plan Whole Life Insurance Critical Illness Plans FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
The County offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that allows employees to set aside up to $2,500 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay for eligible medical, dental, or vision expenses. The IRS regulates this program and runs concurrently with the benefit plan year. DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The County offers a Dependent Care Assistance Program that allows employees to set aside up to $5,000 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay eligible dependent care expenses. The IRS regulates this program and runs concurrently with the benefit plan year. Open enrollment is held annually. DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The County offers a 457 as another alternative to set aside money for retirement. This employer uses E-Verify For more information please go to:
$180,000.00 - $230,000.00 Annually Location :
County of Culpeper, VA Job Type:
Appointed Job Number:
1221-2025-0825 Department:
County Attorney Opening Date:
08/25/2025 Closing Date:
11/3/2025 5:00 PM Eastern FLSA:
Exempt
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.
Qualified candidates should submit their CV to David Durr, Chairman, Culpeper County Board of Supervisors at 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. COUNTY OF CULPEPER BENEFITS Full-time employees have access to a wide variety of benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, and a deferred compensation program. RETIREMENT
As a condition of full-time employment, each individual is enrolled in a retirement plan with the Virginia Retirement System that provides a monthly benefit to all retirees for life. VRS Plans 1 and 2 and the VRS Enhanced Hazardous Duty plans are defined benefit plans. The VRS Hybrid plan consists of both a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan.
All individuals are required to contribute 5% of their gross salary to their retirement account each month as a condition of employment. LIFE INSURANCE
The County of Culpeper provides a basic life insurance plan for all eligible employees. The coverage amount is an employee's annual salary, rounded up to the next highest thousand, then multiplied by 2. The County pays 100% of the cost of this benefit. Additional coverage may be purchased. MEDICAL INSURANCE
The County offers two (2) medical plans: an HMO & an HSA. DENTAL INSURANCE
The County offers three comprehensive dental plans for employees and their eligible dependents. HOLIDAY/VACATION/SICK ACCRUALS
The County follows the state calendar for paid holidays. Vacation and sick accrual depend on the agency, office, or department in which an individual is employed. PAY FOR PERFORMANCE
The County currently utilizes a merit pay system to determine employee salary increases. This does not apply to Culpeper Human Services. SHORT TERM DISABILITY
The County offers basic income protection in the event an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of his or her position. The County pays for this coverage for all VRS members. LONG TERM DISABILITY
The County also offers additional income protection that will continue beyond the short term disability period until an employee is able to return to work or reaches retirement age. This coverage is provided for a nominal cost to employees covered under VRS Plans 1 and 2 and the VRS Enhanced Hazardous Duty plan. This coverage is provided at no cost to all employees covered under the VRS Hybrid plan.
VOLUNTARY INSURANCE PROGRAM
The County offers voluntary insurance programs through a variety of insurance carriers. These include:
Accident Plan Cancer Plan Whole Life Insurance Critical Illness Plans FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
The County offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that allows employees to set aside up to $2,500 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay for eligible medical, dental, or vision expenses. The IRS regulates this program and runs concurrently with the benefit plan year. DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The County offers a Dependent Care Assistance Program that allows employees to set aside up to $5,000 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay eligible dependent care expenses. The IRS regulates this program and runs concurrently with the benefit plan year. Open enrollment is held annually. DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The County offers a 457 as another alternative to set aside money for retirement. This employer uses E-Verify For more information please go to: