Deputy City Attorney (Labor Relations)

City of Wichita; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 84,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Wichita seeks a professional attorney to represent the City in municipal legal matters, with a strong emphasis on employment law, collective bargaining, labor relations, and contract negotiations.

Responsibilities include researching, drafting legal documents, advising City officials, and prosecuting or defending cases. Requires a J.D., Kansas bar admission, and at least five years’ municipal or civil litigation experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Membership in the Kansas District Courts and Federal District Court.
• Active license to practice law in Kansas.
• Five years’ experience in municipal law, civil litigation, or business law.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
• Three (3) years of experience in employment or labor law in the public or private sector (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice to City staff, management, elected and appointed officials and City boards.
• Prepares ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases and other legal documents.
• Represents the city in lawsuits, administrative hearings, and appellate proceedings.
• Reviews policies to minimize legal exposure and liability.
• Performs a variety of assignments requiring advanced legal knowledge.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Active license to practice law in Kansas

Membership in the Kansas District Courts and Federal District Court

Job description

This position performs professional legal work involving research, consultation, and representation of the City of Wichita in a wide range of municipal legal matters. Responsibilities include preparing and prosecuting cases, drafting legal documents, providing legal opinions, and advising City officials. The role has a strong emphasis on employment law, collective bargaining, labor relations, and contract negotiations. Work is performed under the direction of the Director of Law, with goals established and reviewed for progress.

Anticipated starting salary:$83,895.00 - $153,816.00 (on experience and qualifications)

Bargaining Unit:Employee Council

Workdays and Hours - Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Posting may close at any time

• Provides legal advice to City staff, management, elected and appointed officials and City boards.
• Prepares ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases and other legal documents.
• Represents the city in lawsuits, administrative hearings, and appellate proceedings.
• Reviews policies to minimize legal exposure and liability.
• Performs a variety of assignments requiring advanced legal knowledge.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and procedures of civil law, especially as they relate to municipal corporations, and the ability to apply this knowledge to varied legal problems.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods and materials of legal research and investigation.
• Ability to analyze legal documents and instruments.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of outside agencies, City officials and the public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to recognize and protect confidential information.
• Generally, an office environment with occasional travel for court appearances, meetings, or site visits
• Primarily sedentary, though it requires prolonged visual concentration (screen time) and some interaction with the public. The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. The employee must be available (especially during regular business hours) to communicate with clients, supervisor, and any other person with whom interaction is required to accomplish duties.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Required Experience and Training

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Membership in the Kansas District Courts and Federal District Court.
• Active license to practice law in Kansas.
• Five years’ experience in municipal law, civil litigation, or business law.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Preferred Experience and Training

• Three (3) years of experience in employment or labor law in the public or private sector

Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.