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Welcome to your next breakthrough career opportunity page! The City of Newport News commits to offering a top-level and competitive compensation and benefits package, with actual salary offers determined based on individual qualifications and internal equity considerations (using relevant education and COMPLETE work history provided on applications). Positions below may include a posted hiring range targeted between entry and mid-career level experience for the role and reflects current market benchmarking data (internal and external).




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PROJECT MANAGER

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: CITY MANAGER

Job Family: PROFESSIONAL

Posting Start: 06/09/2026

Posting End: 06/23/2026

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Target Hiring Range: $72,000 - $87,000 Based on Experience.


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HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER, SENIOR

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: HUMAN RESOURCES

Job Family: PROFESSIONAL

Posting Start: 06/08/2026

Posting End: 06/22/2026

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Target Hiring Range: $82,000.00 - $95,000.00 Based on Experience.

ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY, SENIOR

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: CITY ATTORNEY

Job Family: PROFESSIONAL

Posting Start: 05/06/2026

Posting End: 06/17/2026

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The City of Newport News is accepting applications from attorneys for a full-time Senior Assistant City Attorney or above. Title and salary are negotiable depending upon experience and qualifications. Significant civil litigation experience is preferred. The ideal candidate will have broad knowledge and experience in local government law in general. The specific job duties will depend on the successful candidate’s experience and interest but will include civil litigation and may include workers’ compensation defense, employee grievances, and other topics. The City provides an excellent benefit....

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SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: FINANCE

Job Family: PROFESSIONAL

Posting Start: 06/05/2026

Posting End: 06/26/2026

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Target Hiring Range: $75,000 - $90,000 Based on Experience.

DEPUTY I - (PART-TIME)

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: REGISTRAR

Posting Start: 05/13/2026

Posting End: 06/19/2026

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DEPUTY I

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: REGISTRAR

Posting Start: 05/13/2026

Posting End: 06/19/2026

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PARALEGAL/UF

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY

Job Family: PROFESSIONAL

Posting Start: 01/20/2026

Posting End: 07/21/2026


Paralegal Job Description
DUTIES
The Paralegal Underfill will be supervised by the Deputy of the assigned attorney team and will complete tasks assigned by any attorney in the office. These tasks will primarily consist of researching complex legal issues and drafting written responses to court filings, including addressing motions to suppress, motions in limine, and any other written documents as assigned. The Paralegal Underfill will also begin learning the duties of the attorneys in the office, including being trained on the completion of subpoenas, discovery responses, tri....

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ASSISTANT COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY

Job Family: PROFESSIONAL

Posting Start: 04/29/2026

Posting End: 10/29/2026


Now offering competitive sign-on bonuses starting at $2,500 for qualified candidates. The Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney for Newport News is seeking dynamic, motivated attorneys to join our team as Assistant Commonwealth's Attorneys.

What We Offer:
• Hands-On Trial Experience: Prepare to take on real, impactful cases from day one. Our attorneys handle a high volume of cases, gaining substantial trial experience in both district and circuit courts. This is an exceptional opportunity to develop and refine your litigation skills.

• Comprehensive Training: We invest i....

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PARALEGAL

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY

Job Family: PROFESSIONAL

Posting Start: 06/03/2026

Posting End: 06/17/2026


Starting Salary at $42,000.00

JOB DESCRIPTION
PARALEGAL
COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITES
This position is responsible for performing a variety of legal tasks with an emphasis on criminal prosecution of violent crimes, weapon, drug and traffic offenses and juvenile and domestic relation matters. Their primary function is to support the Commonwealth Attorney, Deputy Commonwealth Attorneys, and the Assistant Commonwealth Attorneys in trial preparation and the prosecution of criminal defendants in the City of Newport News. Reports to....

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ATTORNEY

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY

Job Family: PROFESSIONAL

Posting Start: 01/08/2026

Posting End: 07/08/2026


Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund (VSDVVF) Grant Prosecutor
Minimum Requirements: J.D. degree from an accredited law school. Active membership in good standing in the Virginia State Bar and licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Preferences: Prior experience in criminal law. Prior prosecution experience. Prior jury experience. DUTIES: The position includes but is not limited to prosecuting misdemeanors and felonies in Circuit and District Courts by conducting legal research, witness interviews, negotiating with defense counsel, preparing jury i....

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