Appomattox County DSS Agency Attorney

Appomattox County Department of Social Services (DSS) is soliciting proposals for a DSS Agency Attorney contract, with the primary objective of securing legal representation and counsel for the Local Social Services Board (LSSB). The selected attorney will provide comprehensive legal services, including advising on social services-related matters, researching and analyzing state and federal regulations, preparing legal documents, and representing DSS before courts and administrative tribunals. Specific requirements for the position include possessing a Juris Doctorate degree, maintaining membership in good standing with the Virginia Bar Association, and demonstrating at least two years of experience working within the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court with substantive knowledge of Child and Adult Services. The contract opportunity requires interested attorneys to submit a detailed letter of interest containing information about their firm, proposed lead attorney, available attorneys, an itemized fee structure, and a minimum of five client references from similar past engagements. The proposal submission deadline is firmly set for 5:00 PM on September 13, 2024, with the contract being a position appointed by the LSSB that will serve at their pleasure.

The procurement appears open to public and private non-profit, incorporated agencies and organizations in Virginia, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises explicitly noted in the documentation. The opportunity is specifically focused on child abuse/neglect treatment services within Appomattox County, which falls under Virginia's jurisdiction (FIPS Code 51005). While no specific budget range or award value is directly stated, the contract is structured as a professional services agreement with expectations of responsiveness, timely legal counsel, and maintaining current knowledge of legislative actions. The selected attorney will be required to provide an emergency contact list and demonstrate accessibility to the DSS Director and County Administrator. No information about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requiring integration was provided in the available documentation. The procurement represents a targeted professional services contract aimed at securing specialized legal support for the county's social services operations.