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City of Boise · 2 days ago

Attorney III - Municipal

Boise, ID

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

The City of Boise is hiring an Attorney III – Municipal! In this position, you will provide advanced legal counsel to various City departments, handling complex civil matters and advising on contracts, ordinances, and litigation while mentoring junior attorneys.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Performs all duties of an Attorney I and II - Municipal, in addition to providing mentoring and team coordination; performs more complex, skilled tasks, and assists others as required

Provides civil legal assistance to city departments, commissions, boards and divisions. Completes special projects as requested, including drafting resolutions and ordinances. Assists departments with forming policies and procedures, advises on obligations relating to union employees and contracts and helps navigate issues of discipline and personnel investigations

Offers specialized legal advice to internal clients by drafting and/or reviewing contracts, leases, land transactions, interagency memorandums of understanding and other documents with potential liability exposure for the city. Represents the city in civil rights, contract and tort cases. Reviews public records requests

Attends internal and public meetings and hearings on behalf of the assigned clients. Answers general legal questions from members of the public. May provide legal advice to the mayor and council at city council meetings

Civil Focus: Areas of emphasis may include contract, code, ordinance and resolution writing; real property transactions; legal research and writing assignments; and attending meetings associated with city clients, including those of internal boards and commissions

Areas of emphasis also includes all aspects of civil litigation, from case inception through trial and appeal

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time

Qualification

Juris DoctorateCivil litigationMunicipal governanceLabor lawEmployment lawPublic records lawLegal researchContract lawTeam coordinationCommunication skillsMentoring

Required

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school

Four years of experience in civil or criminal litigation or municipal governance

Knowledge of the principles of civil and criminal law, court rules and trial procedure, rules of evidence, rules of professional conduct, parliamentary procedure and legal ethics

Knowledge of contract laws with emphasis on intergovernmental contracts

Knowledge of labor law and working with public sector unions under collective bargaining agreements

Knowledge of employment law and laws such as FMLA, ADA, etc., that affect department decisions

Knowledge of public records law and open meetings laws

Knowledge of tort and tort claims laws; International Fire Code and Idaho law regarding disasters and fire services

Ability to work independently with little supervision

Ability to communicate proficiently verbally and in writing

Ability to review, proof and critique the legal research and opinions of others

Ability to operate a computer with demonstrated proficiency using contemporary databases, word processing and spreadsheet software applications

Ability to represent the city before outside agencies, communities and elected and/or appointed officials

Ability to communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record

Licensed and active member of the Idaho State Bar in good standing

Valid state-issued driver's license

Preferred

Seven or more years of specialized knowledge and experience providing legal representation to local units of government

Ability to provide politically sensitive legal advice and counsel consistent with open meeting, public records and other applicable laws

Experience working with and advising interdisciplinary work groups

Participation on a project management and implementation team

Expertise in civil matters such as land use, civil litigation, public safety, risk management, environmental, aviation, human resources or contracts and procurement law