City Attorney
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Auburn, AL - USA
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Job Summary
- Position Details
THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The expected salary upon hire will be between $188605 and $224003 annually dependent upon experience as the top step of the scale is reserved for the end of the probationary period (12 months).
The City of Auburn is looking for amunicipal Attorney who is anexperienced unifying leaderand is deeplycommittedto the success of the City. The ideal candidate will be astrategic big-picture thinker have apassion for public serviceand willlead by exampleto gain the confidence of the public and staff.Integritythat aligns with theCitys organizational valuesis essential.
The City Attorney must be able topractice lawbefore state and federal courts administrative services and bring astrong network of contactswithin Washington State. Theideal candidatewill demonstratehigh ethical standardsand recognize appropriate times to reach out to outside counsel. The City Attorney must beaccessibleapproachablepersonable and possessstrong writing skills.Confidenceandobjectivityare qualities important to success in this position.
ABOUT THE CITY OF AUBURN
Auburn operates under a strong-mayor form of government. The City of Auburn government consists of an elected mayor and seven councilmembers. Elected officials serve 4-year terms. As the elected leader of the City the Mayor is the executive branch and serves as the full-time chief executive officer responsible for the day-to-day operation of the City. The City Attorney reports directly to the Mayor and is a vital member of the Citys executive management team.
ABOUT THE CITY ATTORNEYS OFFICE
The City Attorneys Office represents the City in its day-to-day operations and provides legal advice to the Mayor City Council City administration and boards and commissions that make up the municipal government of the City of Auburn. The department has four divisions: Civil Prosecution City Clerks office and Real Estate.
The City Attorney manages this office including misdemeanant prosecution domestic violence victim assistance department organization long- and short-range planning budget development and hiring assigning training supervising coaching and evaluating staff.- Primary Duties
THE CITY ATTORNEYS ROLE
The City Attorney serves as a member of the Citys executive management team providing professional municipal legal work and executive-level administrative work with responsibility to plan direct and coordinate comprehensive legal services for the City.
As the City Attorney you will plan organize and direct a legal staff of 21 with a budget of over $5 million providing comprehensive legal services to the City including:- Counsel to the Mayor City Council staff committees and commissions
- Providing legal advice to guide City policies decisions and activities
- Supervising and directing representation of the City at various court levels and tribunals in criminal and civil litigation and in administrative hearings
- Drafting and interpreting City ordinances and resolutions
- Negotiating real property acquisitions
- Minimum Qualifications
To be considered for this position you must:
- Have graduated from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; AND
- Be licensed to practice law in the State of Washington at the time of appointment; AND
- Have seven (7) years of municipal law experience including progressively responsible leadership and management experience;
- Have equivalent experience which provides the applicant with the desired knowledge skills and abilities required to perform the job.
- Have experience working with a strong-mayor form of government elected officials or a board of directors
The preferred candidate will have experience and demonstrated success in the following areas:- Visionary and strategic leadership.
- Comprehensive knowledge of municipal law including criminal administrative contract land-use insurance real estate torts public information and labor relations law.
- Customer service and the ability to mentor coach and direct the work of staff.
- Cultural competency that enables effective working relationships in cross-cultural situations.
- Successful planning and implementation of change management strategies.
- Champion of workforce equity and diversity.
- Integrity honesty compassion courage optimism and good judgment - particularly in situations characterized by disagreement conflict tension and uncertainty.
- Creative problem solver bringing fresh ideas and a progressive approach.
- Additional Information
WHY CHOOSE AUBURN
The City offers a competitive benefit package exceeding $60000 annually including health vision and dental insurance with employee premiums paid by the City. The City contributes to the State of Washington Retirement System pension plan makes employer contributions to employees VEBA account (tax-free health savings account) and Social Security.
Auburn observes 11 holidays (paid) each year and provides two paid floating holidays of the employees choice annually. Vacation and sick leave hours are accrued each pay period and 80 hours of management leave is issued each year in January (and will be pro-rated upon hire). There are multiple deferred compensation options and opportunity to contribute to a flexible spending account.For more information about what benefits the City provides please visit: TO DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSIONTeam Auburn values a wide range of perspectives and life experiences and believes our strength comes from the diversity of people and ideas. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals who will help us foster a workplace built on respect collaboration and service to the community.
The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative please visit:
TO APPLY
If you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format or would like to request an accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process please contact.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive informed city with opportunities for all. Please make sure to submit a complete detailed and updated job application. You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.
Please note that if you are selected to move forward after an interview a thorough background check will be completed. This position is subject to the Washington Fair Chance Act (RCW Ch. 49.94). If a criminal history is identified through the background investigation it will be individually assessed on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law before any employment decision is made.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF AUBURN
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