Assistant City Attorney Iii-Iv-V
Assistant City Attorney Iii-Iv-V
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$ 125201 - 175275
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Job Description
Introduction
The department may fill positions at the Assistant CityAttorney IV or V level based upon candidate qualifications and the nature ofthe assignment.
Purpose
An Assistant City Attorney assigned to the Labor and Employment section primarily engages in the specialty practiceof municipal law which includes advising the Citys Labor Negotiator and Citydepartments on state and federal labor and employment law grievance andinterest arbitration and employment discrimination defense litigation.
Essential Functions
Litigation
- Handle written discovery and motion practice in state and federal court.
- Evaluate case value and make settlement recommendations.
- Represent the City in court and before administrative agencies.
- Prepare case memoranda and represent the City in mediation and arbitration.
- Counsel client departments and train City employees on the enforcement and meaning of City ordinances and policies.
- Handle any litigation in any court of this state and in connection with the Citys action.
- Conduct litigation including extensive and often complex discovery take and defend depositions draft pleadings motions and try cases to a jury or the bench in both state and federal court.
- Handle appeals in state and federal courts of appeal.
Advisory and Administrative
- Interpret laws rulings and regulations for clients.
- Prepare opinions resolutions and ordinances.
- Draft and review legal documents.
- Advise departments committees boards and commissions on legal matters.
- Negotiate on behalf of the City and its departments.
- Provide supervision training and mentorship to other attorneys.
We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who areinterested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during thehiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of1990 as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)of 2008.
Conditions of Employment
- Required to file a statement of economic interests in accordance with the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances Chapter 303-Code of Ethics.
Minimum Requirements
Assistant City Attorney III
- Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin at the time of appointment.
- Five years of practicing law including three years of professional-level experience in the specialty areas of state and federal labor and employment law grievance and interest arbitration and employment discrimination defense plus contract negotiation and drafting written legal analysis/opinions and/or the litigation arising from those specialty areas.
Assistant City Attorney IV
- Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin at the time of appointment.
- Seven years of practicing law including three years of professional-level experience in the specialty areas of state and federal labor and employment law grievance and interest arbitration and employment discrimination defense plus contract negotiation and drafting written legal analysis/opinions and/or the litigation arising from those specialty areas.
Assistant City Attorney V
- Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin at the time of appointment.
- Ten years of practicing law including three years of professional-level experience in the specialty areas of state and federal labor and employment law grievance and interest arbitration and employment discrimination defense plus contract negotiation and drafting written legal analysis/opinions and/or the litigation arising from those specialty areas.
NOTICE:Please do not attach your academic transcriptsto your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates educationas part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.
**Note: Candidates will be placed on the highest list forwhich they qualify based upon qualifications and experience.
Desirable Qualifications
- Familiarity with the Eastern District of Wisconsin including local rules and mediation services.
- Experience including extensive written motion practice bench/jury trial experience and/or appellate oral advocacy.
- Experience representing municipal entities or representing clients against municipal entities.
Knowledge Skills Abilities & Other Characteristics
Technical
- Substantial understanding of the application of labor labor relations and employment law including the elements of a grievance arbitration interest arbitration and prohibited practices complaint under the Wisconsin Municipal Employment Relations Act; and a discrimination complaint under Title VII and the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act.
- A broad understanding labor and employment law including relevant federal statutes state laws and local ordinances.
- Familiarity with procedural rules in Wisconsin state and federal courts as well as court-specific requirements for cases arising under labor and employment law.
- General knowledge of laws court procedures and precedents in the Eastern District of Wisconsin.
- Ability to work up a case from complaint to trial including drafting pre- and post-trial motions and presenting oral arguments in court.
- Ability to handle all types of litigation and legal problems confronting the City of Milwaukee.
- Ability to understand and interpret complex written materials.
- Complex analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to analyze assess and organize facts evidence and precedents and effectively present such materials verbally and in writing.
- Ability to develop and implement a long-term litigation strategy.
- Ability to perform computerized research regarding legal issues.
- Ability to value and successfully mediate cases.
Communication and Customer Service
- Excellent written communication skills to compose briefs ordinances and memos.
- Exceptional verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build trust and rapport with coworkers City administrators elected representatives and residents whose backgrounds may differ from ones own.
- Ability to work with a team and supervise train and mentor other attorneys.
- Ability to negotiate effectively with opposing counsel.
- Customer service skills to ensure exceptional service.
Critical Thinking Organization and Professionalism
- Ability to work accurately prioritize and execute a large volume of projects with varying deadlines.
- Detail oriented.
- Analytical critical thinking and problem-solving skills to recognize and analyze complex legal issues identify key arguments and develop persuasive legal defense strategies.
- Ability to evaluate evidence independently assess the credibility of witnesses and exercise sound judgment to make decisions.
- Ability to organize and manage complex litigation including collecting evidence managing deadlines and coordinating with other team members.
- Honesty and integrity for handling confidential information and politically sensitive issues.
- Ability to serve as an effective steward of City resources.
Current Salary
Assistant City Attorney III
The current salary range (Pay Range 2NX) is$93836-$119521annuallyand the salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is$96651-$123106annually.Appointmentabove the minimum of each range is possible based upon experience and issubject to approval.
Assistant City Attorney IV
The current salary range (Pay Range 2SX) is$117464-$164446annuallyand the salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is$120988-$169379annually.Appointmentabove the minimum of each range is possible based upon experience and issubject to approval.
Assistant City Attorney V
The current salary range (Pay Range 2TX) is$125201-$175275annuallyand the salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is$128957-$180533 the minimum of each range is possible based upon experience and issubject to approval.
BENEFITS
The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefitprogram that includes the following:
- Wisconsin Retirement Systems (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Onsite Clinic Services
- Onsite Employee Assistance Program
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Tuition Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
- Flexible Spending Arrangement
- Commuter Value Pass
For full details of the benefits offered by the City ofMilwaukee please visit Process THE SELECTION PROCESSwill be job-related and willconsist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of educationexperience and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written orperformance test a structured interview or other assessment methods. TheDepartment of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the mostqualified candidates to structured interviews and performance interviews may include written exercises. Selection processcomponent weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.Applicantsmust attach a resume and cover letter to their application materials by theapplication deadline listed above. INITIAL FILING DATE-The selection process willbe held as soon as practical after the application deadline listed of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date withoutprior notice. However recruitment may continue until the needs of the Cityhave been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date time andplace of the selection process components. Unless otherwise required by lawthe City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates ortimes. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the jobselection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee. EEO 205 The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and isan equal opportunity employer.Additional Information
Conclusion
Employment Type
Full-Time
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