municipal attorney

City of Racine

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  City residents will earn a 4% differential on top of the hourly pay range. Learn more and apply today!
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  Introduction
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 The City of Racine, Wisconsin, is seeking a talented part-time attorney with two to five years of experience who is interested in serving the City of Racine on matters of general municipal law and municipal court prosecution under Wisconsin law and Racine ordinances. The selected attorney will represent the City as opportunities are delegated by the City Attorney.
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  Position Purpose
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 Under the direction of the City Attorney, each Assistant City Attorney performs legal duties as assigned. The Part-Time Assistant City Attorney to be hired under this recruitment will principally be responsible for issues related to Wisconsin Public Records Law responses, prosecution of traffic citations in municipal and circuit court, and the performance of other duties as assigned. This is a part-time position that requires an average of 15 to 20 hours of work per week.
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  Essential Duties
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 (These examples do not list all the duties that may be assigned. Duties are assigned at the discretion of the City Attorney.)
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   Serves as an advisor to City commissions and committees as needed.
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   Must be available to attend evening meetings with prior notice.
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   Must be available to attend weekly office meetings on Monday afternoons.
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   Serves as a prosecutor of Municipal Court actions including traffic and ordinance violations.
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   Assists with reviewing and responding to Wisconsin Public Records Law requests.
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   Renders legal opinions and advice to alders and department heads, and researches and answers questions from the public regarding city business.
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   Drafts ordinances and other legislation on an as needed basis.
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   Conducts legal research, drafts legal opinions, writes correspondence, and performs general office duties on matters pertaining to the City.
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   Attention to detail is required.
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   Maintains a consistent and reliable attendance record.
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   Assists as requested in other activities of the City Attorney&rsquo;s Office.
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   Performs other duties as assigned by City Attorney.
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  Environmental/Working Conditions Of The Position
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 Work has minimal exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
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 Work may be stressful.
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  Minimum Qualifications
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 Juris Doctorate required.
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  Special Requirements
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 License to practice law in good standing in the state of Wisconsin; minimum two years&rsquo; experience in municipal law or equivalent government or civil law practice.
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  Preffered Qualifications
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 Experience working in government law, administrative law, and/or litigation.
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  Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required
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   Considerable knowledge of the operation of municipal government is preferred.
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   Considerable knowledge of municipal, state, and federal law affecting Wisconsin municipalities.
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   Considerable knowledge of administrative and civil procedure, and of the rules of evidence.
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   Excellent legal research and writing abilities.
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   Considerable knowledge of the methods of pleading cases and of effective techniques in the presentation of cases; knowledge of the proceedings of appellate courts.
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   Ability to apply legal principles, practices, methods, and techniques to solve difficult legal problems.
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   Ability to analyze, appraise and organize facts, evidence, and legal precedents in difficult cases, and to prepare such materials in clear and logical form for oral or written presentation as briefs, opinions, orders, or decisions.
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   Ability to understand and interpret constitutional provisions, statutes, municipal ordinances, administrative regulations, and legal precedents.
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   Ability to analyze legal documents and instruments.
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   Excellent communication skills to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
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   Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with state administrative officials, local governmental officials, employees, law enforcement officers, and the general public.
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   Ability to work with limited supervision.
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   Ability to supervise administrative staff as necessary.
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   Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, Adobe Acrobat, LexisNexis, and other legal and administrative software.
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  Physical Demands Of Position
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 This work requires the occasional exertion of up to ten pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, oral and written communication and comprehension, and using hands to finger, handle or feel, and occasionally requires moving, reaching, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work will occur both on-site in municipal buildings and off-site, and the ability to appear on-site for meetings, court appearances, and at other designated times is required; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities.
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 Stationary fatigue from lengthy sedentary work and visual concentration.
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  EQUIPMENT USED
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 Laptop computer, landline telephone, mobile phone, modems, photocopier, scanner, printer, telefax, and ordinary office equipment.
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 This job description is intended to identify essential duties and also illustrates other types of duties that may be assigned. It should not be interpreted as describing all of the duties that will be required of an employee or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments that an individual is required to perform. In addition to the responsibilities and duties listed, it is expected that employees maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record. Job descriptions are subject to revision at any time at the discretion of the City of Racine.
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 The City of Racine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Part-Time Assistant City Attorney

CITY OF RACINE

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b>City residents will earn a 4% differential on top of the hourly pay range. Learn more and apply today!</b></p><p></p><p><b><br>
INTRODUCTION:</b></p><p>
The City of Racine, Wisconsin, is seeking a talented part-time attorney with two to five years of experience who is interested in serving the City of Racine on matters of general municipal law and municipal court prosecution under Wisconsin law and Racine ordinances. The selected attorney will represent the City as opportunities are delegated by the City Attorney.</p><p><b><br>
POSITION PURPOSE:</b></p><div>
Under the direction of the City Attorney, each Assistant City Attorney performs legal duties as assigned. The Part-Time Assistant City Attorney to be hired under this recruitment will principally be responsible for issues related to Wisconsin Public Records Law responses, prosecution of traffic citations in municipal and circuit court, and the performance of other duties as assigned. This is a part-time position that requires an average of 15 to 20 hours of work per week.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Duties</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b>ESSENTIAL DUTIES</b><b>:</b></p><p>
(These examples do not list all the duties that may be assigned. Duties are assigned at the discretion of the City Attorney.)</p><ul><li>
Serves as an advisor to City commissions and committees as needed.</li><li>
Must be available to attend evening meetings with prior notice.</li><li>
Must be available to attend weekly office meetings on Monday afternoons.</li><li>
Serves as a prosecutor of Municipal Court actions including traffic and ordinance violations.</li><li>
Assists with reviewing and responding to Wisconsin Public Records Law requests.</li><li>
Renders legal opinions and advice to alders and department heads, and researches and answers questions from the public regarding city business.</li><li>
Drafts ordinances and other legislation on an as needed basis.</li><li>
Conducts legal research, drafts legal opinions, writes correspondence, and performs general office duties on matters pertaining to the City.</li><li>
Attention to detail is required.</li><li>
Maintains a consistent and reliable attendance record.</li><li>
Assists as requested in other activities of the City Attorney&rsquo;s Office.</li><li>
Performs other duties as assigned by City Attorney.</li></ul><p><b><br>
ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS OF THE POSITION</b><b>:</b></p><p>
Work has minimal exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).</p><p>
Work may be stressful.</p></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</b><br>
Juris Doctorate required.<br>
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<b>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:</b><br>
License to practice law in good standing in the state of Wisconsin; minimum two years&rsquo; experience in municipal law or equivalent government or civil law practice.<br>
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<b>PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:</b><br>
Experience working in government law, administrative law, and/or litigation.</p><p><b><br>
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED</b><b>:</b></p><ul><li>
Considerable knowledge of the operation of municipal government is preferred.</li><li>
Considerable knowledge of municipal, state, and federal law affecting Wisconsin municipalities.</li><li>
Considerable knowledge of administrative and civil procedure, and of the rules of evidence.</li><li>
Excellent legal research and writing abilities.</li><li>
Considerable knowledge of the methods of pleading cases and of effective techniques in the presentation of cases; knowledge of the proceedings of appellate courts.</li><li>
Ability to apply legal principles, practices, methods, and techniques to solve difficult legal problems.</li><li>
Ability to analyze, appraise and organize facts, evidence, and legal precedents in difficult cases, and to prepare such materials in clear and logical form for oral or written presentation as briefs, opinions, orders, or decisions.</li><li>
Ability to understand and interpret constitutional provisions, statutes, municipal ordinances, administrative regulations, and legal precedents.</li><li>
Ability to analyze legal documents and instruments.</li><li>
Excellent communication skills to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.</li><li>
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with state administrative officials, local governmental officials, employees, law enforcement officers, and the general public.</li><li>
Ability to work with limited supervision.</li><li>
Ability to supervise administrative staff as necessary.</li><li>
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, Adobe Acrobat, LexisNexis, and other legal and administrative software.</li></ul></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b>PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION:</b></p><p>
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to ten pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, oral and written communication and comprehension, and using hands to finger, handle or feel, and occasionally requires moving, reaching, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work will occur both on-site in municipal buildings and off-site, and the ability to appear on-site for meetings, court appearances, and at other designated times is required; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities.</p><p><br>
Stationary fatigue from lengthy sedentary work and visual concentration.<br>
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<b>EQUIPMENT USED</b></p><p>
Laptop computer, landline telephone, mobile phone, modems, photocopier, scanner, printer, telefax, and ordinary office equipment.</p><p></p><div><br>
This job description is intended to identify essential duties and also illustrates other types of duties that may be assigned. It should not be interpreted as describing all of the duties that will be required of an employee or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments that an individual is required to perform. In addition to the responsibilities and duties listed, it is expected that employees maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record. Job descriptions are subject to revision at any time at the discretion of the City of Racine.</div><div><br>
The City of Racine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.</div></div></div></div><p></p>

CITY OF SHEBOYGAN

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Summary of Job</b></h2></div>
<div><p>The City of Sheboygan is seeking a dedicated Assistant City Attorney to support a wide range of municipal legal functions and help advance the City&rsquo;s commitment to responsive, high-quality public service. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively across departments while contributing to the legal stewardship and long-term success of the community.<br>
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The City Attorney&rsquo;s Office performs all legal services for the City, including providing legal advice to City Officials, preparation and review of contracts and other legal documents, prosecution of persons accused of violating City ordinances, and representation of the City and City officials in lawsuits. The City Attorney&rsquo;s Office does not provide legal advice to members of the public.<br>
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This position performs professional legal work at the direction of the City Attorney, including representing the City in legal proceedings, conducting the City's legal business, and performing related work as required.</p></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Responsibilities</b></h2></div>
<div><p>Advisory &amp; Administrative</p><br>
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Research and interpret laws, rulings, regulations, and policies for client-constituents.</li><li>
Prepare legal opinions, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, policies, procedures, and other legal documents.</li><li>
Draft and review legal documents.</li><li>
Advise City officials, officers, staff, boards, and commissions on legal matters.</li><li>
Review claims, licensing matters, and other basic municipal law matters at the direction of the City Attorney.</li></ul>
Litigation<br>
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Prosecute ordinance violations in municipal and circuit court, including but not limited to: traffic, housing, building, and fire code violations.</li><li>
Prosecute and defend actions involving the City of Sheboygan as assigned by the City Attorney.</li><li>
Represent the City in court and before administrative agencies, as assigned y the City Attorney.</li></ul>
Other<br>
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Assist in the performance of the duties and functions for the City Attorney.</li><li>
Write correspondence and perform general office work on matters pertaining to the City.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education &amp; Experience</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Admission to the bar in the State of Wisconsin or eligibility for admission upon hire. Maintenance of law license.</li><li>
Minimum of three (3) years of experience practicing law.</li><li>
Possession and maintenance of a valid driver&rsquo;s license and auto insurance in accordance with state of Wisconsin law required. May require use of personal vehicle while on the job.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>General knowledge of laws, court procedures, precedents, and government relations.</li><li>
Ability to perform computerized research regarding legal issues.</li><li>
Knowledge of municipal, circuit, and appellate court procedures and rules of evidence.</li><li>
Knowledge of administrative law, practice, and procedure.</li><li>
Ability to analyze, assess, and organize facts, evidence, precedents, and applicable law and effectively present such materials and recommendations verbally and in writing.</li><li>
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as appropriate.</li><li>
Ability to appropriately maintain sensitive and confidential information.</li><li>
Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite products including Outlook, Sharepoint, Calendar, etc.</li><li>
Ability to understand and interpret constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, and legal precedents.</li><li>
Ability to analyze statutory and case law and provide legal advice based upon such analysis.</li></ul><ul><li>
Ability to perform legal research and draft well-written and clear letters, opinions, briefs, and memoranda.</li></ul><br>
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Post Job Offer Requirements:</b><br>
Job offers for this position are contingent on the individual passing a pre-employment background check.<br>
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<b>Work Environment:</b><br>
The work environment and physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work performed is primarily in a standard office environment that includes exposure to computer screens. Primary functions include sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting, sit and answer phones, and use of computer equipment on a continuous basis.<br>
On a frequent basis, must have the ability to stand, walk, sit, talk, and reach with hands and arms and occasionally lift, bend, stoop and retrieve files and boxes weighing up to 25-30 pounds. Position requires the operation of office equipment and required repetitive hand movement and fine coordination, including use of a computer keyboard. Travel to other locations for meetings, trainings, conferences, and other applicable events is required.</div><br>
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</div><div></div><div><div><p><i>The City of Sheboygan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</i></p></div></div></div>

Assistant City Attorney

City of Arvada

<div><p><b>Internal Candidates must apply through Jobs Hub in Workday.
</b></p><p></p><p><b>All positions close Friday morning at 12:01am.
</b></p><p></p><p>Apply to join our team today! The City of Arvada promotes Equal Pay for Equal Work. Starting salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity. <b>The range listed reflects the entire range and typical placement is entry to mid range.
</b></p><p></p>Pay Range: $101,228.82-$138,414.89 Annual
<p></p><p>** <b>This is a term limited position and is currently funded through 2028. However, subject to availability of funds after 2028, or normal attrition (resignations or retirements), this position may become a permanent position.
</b></p><p></p><p><b>A resume and cover letter are required as part of our application process.
</b></p><p></p><p>The Arvada City Attorney's Office is looking for a motivated attorney to join a close-knit, talented legal team responsible for providing in-house legal services to a municipal corporation. This position performs professional legal work in a number of substantive areas, and is generally assigned to either the civil or criminal division.
</p><p></p><p>Depending on the specific assignment, this position may practice in areas of law that include: civil litigation, contracting, risk management, land use and real property, general municipal law, legislative drafting, and police legal advising. However, it also brings with it the opportunity to expand and develop skills in other areas of law. We are seeking someone who is engaged, driven to pursue public service, and who can work respectfully and cooperatively with other City team members, defendants, defense attorneys, and members of the public.
</p><p></p><p>We offer meaningful work that will enable you to make an immediate impact on the lives of those in our community, an unusually diverse array of professional development opportunities that will allow you to expand your skills in a variety of legal disciplines, and a work environment that supports a healthy work-life balance.
</p><p></p><p><b>Below are the hiring ranges:
</b></p><ul><li>Assistant City Attorney I- $101,229 - $108,701
</li>Assistant City Attorney II- $111,858 - $120,114<br>
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Essential Job Functions
</p><ul><li>Performs professional legal work on behalf of the city from within the office of the City Attorney.
</li><li>Performs legal research, writes briefs, memoranda, and legal opinions in conjunction with work in the scope of the position&rsquo;s assigned authority.
</li><li>Acts as a legal resource for and advisor to city employees, including sworn and civilian enforcement personnel on the interpretation and enforcement of city ordinances, policies, and rules, as well as other local, state, and federal statutes or regulations. Answer questions from other team members as needed.
</li><li>Assists with the preparation of information for more experienced attorneys and other city team members.
</li><li>Assesses municipal court cases, prepares plea offers and engages in plea negotiations, interviews, and prepares witnesses, prepares all pleadings, presents cases in court, and handles appeals of municipal court cases.
</li><li>Collaborates with internal and external resource providers, and tracks specialty court information as needed.
</li><li>Prepares and presents cases to a hearing officer in administrative case matters (e.g., tow hearings).
</li><li>Assists departments with legal matters. Investigates claims and complaints by or against the city regarding violation of city ordinances.
</li><li>Assists with boards, commissions, or regulatory authorities work (prosecuting Liquor Authority or Building Code Advisory Board cases).
</li><li>Researches and prepares materials for and may assist with or engages in training for client departments.
</li><li>Reviews and approves or assists in drafting contracts.
</li><li>Researches inquiries about ordinances, policies, and rules; provides information and assistance to the drafting attorney throughout the drafting process; may be called upon to create a first draft of an ordinance or policy.
</li><li>Responsible for helping ensure the success of everyone on the Legal team.
</li><li>Works with and provides technical assistance to law clerks to improve clerks&rsquo; work product.
</li><li>Responds to inquiries from the public as appropriate.
</li>Travels to and attends team and organizational meetings, training, events and activities and appropriately and professionally represents the department.<br>
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Other Job Functions
</p><ul><li>Responsible for properly documenting individual job-related personal expenses.
</li><li>Provides technical supervision to law clerks as needed.
</li><li>Provides occasional backup assistance for an Assistant City Attorney II or Senior Assistant City Attorney.
</li><li>Attends night meetings as required.
</li><li>Responds to inquiries from the public as appropriate.
</li>Performs other duties as assigned.<br>
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Knowledge Skills and Abilities
</p><ul><li>Working knowledge of general municipal operations.
</li><li>Ability to read, understand, and interpret statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, and case law; ability to review and advise on the potential impact to the Municipal Court of legislation pending at the state or federal level.
</li><li>Basic legal research skills. Understanding of the principles and practices of substantive and procedural criminal law as applied to municipal prosecution and appeals.
</li><li>Ability to present evidence and testimony effectively before judges and jurors in a courtroom setting.
</li><li>Ability to plan and coordinate legal projects; can ensure that legal and administrative tasks related to the project are completed in a timely manner; ability to problem solve.
</li><li>Ability to maintain a professional demeanor during daily, stressful, in-person interactions with defendants, attorneys, and other members of the public.
</li><li>Ability to appear in person daily to litigate matters before the municipal court.
</li><li>Ability to make decisions that move cases forward in a fast-paced prosecution environment.
</li><li>Ability to diligently adhere to the Rules of Professional Conduct.
</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner.
</li>Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.<br>
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Knowledge Skills Abilities Preferred<br>
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License &amp; Certification
</p><ul><li>License to practice law in the State of Colorado is required.
</li><li>A valid Colorado driver&rsquo;s license and acceptable driving record is preferred.
</li></ul><p></p><p>Education Degree
</p>J.D. degree from an accredited law school<br>
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Education Major<br>
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Education Required
</p>Yes<br>
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Work Experience Related
</p>One (1) year legal experience.<br>
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Work Experience Preferred
</p><ul><li>Two (2) or more years of municipal law experience or the equivalent is preferred.
</li>Some trial experience in both bench and jury trials at the local level is desirable.<br>
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Other Qualifications
</p><ul><li><p>Must obtain and maintain a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Certification.
</p></li><li><p>Must pass a criminal background check and a driving record check, if required by the position.<br>
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Physical Demands
</p>Minimal physical effort is typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.<br>
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Hazards
</p>Minimal exposure to hazards typically found in general office environment where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.<br>
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Work Environment
</p><ul><li>Exposure to routine office noise and equipment.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
</p><p></p><p>The City of Arvada does not offer benefits to temporary and/or seasonal employees. Temporary, Variable Hour and Health Plan Eligible employees will earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum cap of 48 hours.
</p><p></p><p><b>Vision: </b>We Dream Big and Deliver
</p><p><b>Mission: </b>We are dedicated to delivering superior services to enhance the lives of everyone in our community.
</p><p><b>Values:
</b></p><ul><li><i>Innovation </i>: We excel in creativity, flexibility and the use of best practices while valuing diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives.
</li><li><i>Passion </i>: We are a high performing, inclusive team inspiring each other to pursue excellence.
</li><li><i>Opportunity </i>: We value our diversity, embrace possibilities, face challenges, persevere and take action to deliver quality results.
</li></ul><p></p><p>The City&rsquo;s Core values are in every employee&rsquo;s individual Performance Plan which helps us to reinforce our expectations for living and working by our Core Values.
</p><p>Every City employee is expected to perform his/her job to the highest professional standards. This includes upholding the City&rsquo;s values with integrity and accountability, acting in a manner that is respectful and inclusive towards others, and adhering to the City&rsquo;s policy on employee conduct as detailed in the personnel rules sec. 70-143.
</p><p></p><p>The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.</p></div>

Assistant City Attorney I or II

City of Burbank, CA

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><i>The City of Burbank has an opening for a Criminal Prosecutor at the Deputy City Attorney or Assistant City Attorney level. Admission to the State Bar of California and two (2) to five (5) years&rsquo; experience in criminal prosecution is required. Position primarily involves prosecution of state misdemeanor offenses and municipal code violations.</i></div><div></div><div><i><br>
The ideal candidate should possess excellent knowledge of criminal law, constitutional law, and judicial procedures and have experience reviewing and filing criminal cases, handling a criminal docket, arguing motions, and possess excellent legal writing, research, analysis, and communication skills. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of City application and supplemental questionnaire</i>.</div></div><div><b><br>
OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT</b></div><div>
Open to all qualified candidates.</div><p><b>
Tentative examination dates for this recruitment:</b><br>
 Week of 03/16/26 - Blind application &amp; supplemental scoring</p></div><div><b>
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY</b></div><div>
Salary Range $10,323,84 - $13,575.84 monthly</div><div><b>
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY</b></div><div>
Salary Range $13,191.58 - $17,346.94 monthly</div><div>
 (Salary based on qualifications)</div><div>
GREAT BENEFITS!</div><div><div><div><b><i><br>
Assistant City Attorney</i></b><b><i>:</i></b></div><div>
Under direction, to perform difficult, complex and responsible legal work; and to do related work as required.</div><div><b><i><br>
Deputy City Attorney</i></b><b><i>:</i></b></div><div>
Under direction, to perform routine legal work of a criminal and civil nature; and to do related work as required.</div></div></div></div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Functions</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><b><i>Assistant City Attorney
</i></b></div><div>Performs legal research and prepares legal opinions on all phases of municipal government; gives legal advice to City officials and department managers; drafts ordinances, resolutions, petitions, pleadings, briefs, contracts, deeds, leases and other legal instruments; represents the City and City officials in litigation, including the preparation of summonses, petitions, complaints, answers, interviewing witnesses, research, preparing briefs, negotiating settlement, appearing in court and before State Boards or Commissions, and handling appeals; passes on validity of claims against the City and makes recommendations for allowances or disallowance's thereof; handles correspondence and holds interviews, telephone conversations, conferences and negotiations in performing legal duties; may attend meetings of the Council, boards, commissions, and committees, when required; drafts proposed charter amendments; advises and assists in preparing for elections; prepares petitions for sewer and street improvements and forms for easements, bonds, complaints, notices, and assessment proceedings; when assigned to serve as a City prosecutor, prepares for trial and tries criminal cases in the Municipal Court and inferior courts and, when so assigned, shall have the rights, powers, duties and immunities of a City prosecutor.</div><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Deputy City Attorney
</i></b></div><div>Examines general claims, warrants, and demands against the City to determine their legality; examines deeds, bonds and other documents and approves as to form; confers with and advises City departments regarding the legality of proposed expenditures and other actions; prepares briefs, opinions, pleadings and other legal papers; confers with attorneys, other City employees, and other interested parties regarding criminal prosecutions or civil cases; conducts legal research and prepares legal opinions; keeps case records and makes reports; performs investigations and prepares briefs for the trial of cases involving criminal prosecution for misdemeanors; tries civil and criminal cases and prosecutes appeals; interviews prospective complainants and Police Officers relative to the violation of penal statutes and the filing of complaints; performs legal work involved in the purchase and sale of real property by the City; drafts ordinances, resolutions, motions, and other legal documents; interprets and furnishes information regarding City ordinances; checks specifications, contracts and special assessment proceedings; drives on City business.</div></div></div></div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b><i>Assistant City Attorney</i></b><b><i>:</i></b></div><div>
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Knowledge of civil and criminal law, local laws and ordinances of established precedents, and of sources of legal reference; legal principles and practices, including civil, criminal, constitutional and administrative law and procedure; trial procedure and rules of evidence; research. Ability to analyze and apply legal principles; present statements of law, fact and argument clearly and logically; prepare proper legal instruments; earn the confidence and cooperation of others; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, City officials, fellow employees, and the public.</div><div>
EDUCATION/TRAINING: Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance as determined by the City. Example combination includes but is not limited to two years of full-time experience in the practice of law and membership in the State Bar of California.</div><div></div><div><br>
LICENSES &amp; CERTIFICATES: Applicants may be required to possess a valid California Class &quot;C&quot; Driver's License or equivalent at time of appointment.</div><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Deputy City Attorney</i></b><b><i>:</i></b></div><div>
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Knowledge of - civil and criminal law, local laws and ordinances of established precedents, and of sources of legal reference; working knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of legal research and investigation; judicial procedures and the rules of evidence; the pleading and practice of effective presentation of court cases.</div><div>
Ability to - analyze legal documents and instruments; appraise and organize facts, and to effectively present evidence and other material in written or oral form; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, City officials, fellow employees, and the public.</div><div>
EDUCATION/TRAINING: Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance as determined by the City. Example combination includes, but is not limited to admission to the Bar of the State of California. NOTE: Applications will be accepted from persons who have passed the California State Bar examination. A temporary appointment may be made pending admission to the California State Bar. Such appointment shall not exceed three months.</div><div>
LICENSES &amp; CERTIFICATES: A valid California Class &ldquo;C&rdquo; driver&rsquo;s license or equivalent at time of appointment.</div></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<div><p>None.</p></div></div></div>
<br><div></div><div><div><div><p><b>This is an Unrepresented Mid-Management job title</b><br>
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The City of Burbank offers excellent employee benefits, please click on the following link for additional information regarding employee benefits: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/employee-benefits<br>
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Additionally, there are Benefit Summary Sheets for each represented and unrepresented employee group that provide a more detailed summary of benefits. There are also some Benefit Summary Sheets for specific job titles. To access the Benefit Summary Sheets, please click here: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/benefits-summary-sheets<br>
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Please note, employee benefits vary based on employment status - full-time or part-time; regular or temporary, and many benefits are not applicable to temporary employees.</p></div></div></div>

DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY OR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY

The Workforce Innovation Board

<p><b>*Please Apply at www.Rockfordil.gov. Please Do Not Apply on Indeed.com*</b></p><p>Reports to: City Attorney Class Code: 1441</p><p>Pay grade: 110 FLSA: Exempt</p><p>Hourly Wage: $43.86 ~ $52.62</p><p>NATURE OF WORK</p><p>The public is served by this professional legal and supervisory work in performing legal services for local government.</p><p>DISTINGUISHING FEATURES</p><p>Primary work involves responsibility for representing the city&rsquo;s interest in court and administrative proceedings and for performing legal services for departments of the city, including but not limited to negotiating, reviewing and drafting agreements in which the City is a party. Incumbent is responsible for coordinating and supervising prosecutorial services. Administrative assignments are received from a professional supervisor who provides limited guidance as required. Employees of this class are expected to use professional judgment and skill in carrying work to completion.</p><p>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (These essential duties are only illustrative.)</p><p>Supervises and coordinates Assistant City Attorney I; provides training and coordination of department services.</p><p>Represents the city, and oversees its representation, in litigation and coordinating and communicating with outside consultants and legal counsel.</p><p>Appears before courts and administrative proceedings to represent the city's interests as required.</p><p>Supports litigation matters under the supervision of senior attorneys, including depositions, pre-trial hearings, dispositive motion practice, trial, and appeals.</p><p>Assists in preparing, reviewing and drafting ordinances, resolutions, and motions.</p><p>Negotiates, drafts, and reviews agreements/contracts to which the city is a party.</p><p>Performs legal research work on various points of law and prepares memorandums and briefs.</p><p>Interviews complainants and witnesses, including law enforcement officers, advises client in regard to trial procedure; develops trial strategy; conducts voir dire of potential jury panel; maintains records of all processes and cases.</p><p>Prepares legal documents for city departments, boards, and agencies.</p><p>May serve as chief advisor to city boards, committees, and commissions as assigned by the City Attorney or Legal Director.</p><p>Provides technical and functional supervision over administrative support staff and legal staff.</p><p>Provides first level oversight of outside counsel who provide legal services on specialized legal matters.</p><p>Receive and respond to public inquiries, citizen complaints, and requests for information.</p><p>Advises City departments on Freedom of Information Act requests.</p><p>Consults with city officers and employees, members of the Illinois Bar and with the general public on a variety of legal matters.</p><p>Performs other duties as required or assigned.</p><p>Maintains reasonable and predictable attendance.</p><p>SUPERVISION RECEIVED</p><p>Works under the general supervision of a City Attorney and the Legal Director, who allow some latitude and independence in carrying out tasks and assignments to completion. Work is reviewed occasionally for timely accomplishments of tasks, for overall results achieved, and the degree to which the work meets the needs of the citizens served.</p><p>SUPERVISION EXERCISED</p><p>Exercises supervision over professional staff engaged in carrying out the various functions and requirements of their respective responsibilities. Supervisory responsibilities include assigning and evaluating work, resolving personnel problems, setting performance goals and standards, contributing to hiring and disciplinary decisions, and performing other supervisory functions.</p><p>WORKING CONDITIONS &amp; PHYSICAL DEMANDS</p><p>Work is usually performed in either a courtroom or an office setting. Work is usually stationary (either sitting or standing) with occasional walking, climbing stairs if elevators are not available, reaching, bending, lifting and carrying objects under 25 pounds or minimal physical activities. Work requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time and to operate personal computers.</p><p>SUCCESS FACTORS (KSAs)</p><p>Knowledge of the principles of supervision and work coordination.</p><p>Knowledge of the application of legal principles to individual cases.</p><p>Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws.</p><p>Knowledge of court procedures and rules of evidence.</p><p>Knowledge of municipal, state, federal and common law, and of constitutional law affecting city government.</p><p>Knowledge of city ordinances.</p><p>Ability to present cases in circuit court representing the city.</p><p>Ability to present the more routine civil cases in circuit court.</p><p>Ability to conduct legal research.</p><p>Ability to analyze and prepare legal documents.</p><p>Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.</p><p>Ability to assign, supervise and schedule the work of subordinates.</p><p>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, municipal officials, and the public.</p><p>Skill in the operation of a personal computer.</p><p>EDUCATION, TRAINING &amp; EXPERIENCE</p><p>Graduation from an accredited school of law and three years&rsquo; experience in prosecuting municipal cases. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may be substituted for the required experience.</p><p>NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</p><p>Must be a licensed member in good standing of the Illinois Bar.</p><p>Possession of a valid Illinois driver&rsquo;s license.</p><p>Residency Requirement:</p><p>All employees (except Police and Fire) shall reside anywhere in Winnebago County or anywhere within fifteen (15) miles of the Rockford City Hall within six (6) months of completion of their introductory period, department heads and City Administrator shall live within the municipal boundaries of the City of Rockford within six (6) months of their completion of their introductory period.</p><p><b>*Please Apply at www.Rockfordil.gov. Please Do Not Apply on Indeed.com*</b></p><p>Pay: $43.86 - $52.62 per hour</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Loan forgiveness</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Referral program</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY II - Legal

Hialeah

<div><p>Salary Range:
</p>$50,000.00 - $300,000.00
<h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><i>Salary is based on a combination of education and experience.
</i></b></h1><p></p><p><b>DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK
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The purpose of this position is to assist the City Attorney in supervising and administering the activities of the Law department regarding litigation cases, and in the performance of a wide variety of difficult professional legal duties which include providing services for all municipal departments, the City Council, advisory boards, and Mayor; accomplishing difficult legal activities primarily involving major litigation and appeals. This position will predominantly entail the attorney representing the City in federal and state court litigations and will have the normal duties involved in representing parties in a lawsuit including significant responsibilities in responding to complaints and discovery, and in preparing and representing the City in hearings and trials.<br>
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</p><p><b>ESSENTIAL EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
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<i>The following illustrates examples of some of the essential duties and responsibilities of the Assistant City Attorney - Litigation. There may be other
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<i>essential functions, not listed below, in order to accomplish the tasks as presented by the City Attorney.
</i></p><ul><li>Investigate case details and gather/develop enough testimonials and documentary evidence to defend the City against a lawsuit and to file lawsuits on behalf of the City as approved by City Council.
</li><li>Interview witnesses and other parties, read depositions and analyze any pertinent information before a trial.
</li><li>Participate in preliminary court hearings before trials.
</li><li>Represent clients in court litigations, arguing on a client&rsquo;s behalf to a jury and/or judge.
</li><li>Responsible for keeping close contact with all personnel affected by the suit, informing office personnel of all major decision points, and preparing all necessary legal documents.
</li><li>Maintain calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, and manage logistics.
</li><li>Conduct interrogatories and other discovery requests.
</li><li>Reviewing and analyzing allegations of criminal violations, developing strategies and coordinating with the various departments depending on the litigation matter.
</li><li>Preparing and presenting cases for administrative, state and local proceedings.
</li><li>Performs other related work as required.
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
</b></p><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of Federal, State, and municipal civil laws and of constitutional law affecting municipal government.
</li><li>Court procedures and rules of evidence, legal research procedures and forms.
</li><li>Ability to acquire thorough knowledge of the City Charter and ordinances and to apply legal knowledge to varied problems.
</li><li>Analyze and prepare a wide variety of legal documents.
</li><li>Analyze and brief court decisions, provisions of City ordinances, Federal and State statutes.
</li><li>Reconcile conflicting provisions of laws and court decisions.
</li><li>Express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; use excellent English.
</li><li>Follow oral and written instructions; work effectively with other employees.
</li><li>Meet the general public with courtesy and tact.
</li><li>Skill in conducting research on complex legal problems, preparing sound legal opinions, preparing and presenting cases in court.
</li><li>Knowledge of the principles and concepts related to local government law is preferred.
</li><li>High degree of independence, initiative, communicate effectively, handle several assignments concurrently and develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships
</li></ul><p></p><p>The City of Hialeah Human Resources Department is committed to providing employees an exceptional work environment where through hard work, dedication, and equal opportunity for learning and personal development, employees are able to grow, flourish, and make a difference in our community. The Human Resources Department ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, collective bargaining agreements, and City policies, rules and regulations. The City of Hialeah is an equal opportunity employer. There will not be any discrimination or harassment of any kind on account of age, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, military service or any of the protected categories. The City of Hialeah is a drug and alcohol free employer.</p></div>

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