Essential Functions: Performs legal research; Provides oral and written opinions on legal matters as requested by the County Attorney, deputy county attorneys or senior assistant county attorneys; Drafts and reviews contracts, ordinances, resolutions and other legal documents in support of County governmental operations; Prepares reports and makes presentations as needed; Prepares and tries court cases, including appeals to state and federal courts, under the direct supervision of a deputy county attorney or senior assistant county attorney; Represents the County, School Board, constitutional officers, and other board and commissions before administrative agencies and tribunals, such as the Virginia Employment Commission. General Description: An Assistant County Attorney I assists the County Attorney, Deputy County attorneys and Senior Assistant County Attorneys in providing a wide range of legal services to the Board of Supervisors; School Board; school administration county departments, boards and commissions, constitutional officers; and the regional library.