Municipal Litigation Attorney

City of Spokane; Spokane (WA); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The City of Spokane seeks an experienced attorney to play an integral role in all litigation involving the City and to advise elected and appointed officials on civil legal matters. The role requires independent work with guidance from the City Attorney and potential supervision of junior attorneys and staff.

Responsibilities include drafting major legal documents, negotiating settlements, and presenting matters to public bodies, with a focus on timely, clear, and effective legal guidance for

Qualifikationen

• Make difficult and complex decisions quickly.
• Express legal concepts in clear and concise language for city officials and the public.
• Present matters clearly before public bodies, arbitrators, management, and employee groups.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Aufgaben

• Conduct independent legal research, render oral and written opinions to city departments, boards, and commissions.
• Draft ordinances, regulations, contracts, state legislation proposals, and other legal documents.
• Draft, review, and assist in the administration of City contracts and procurement.
• Attend meetings of major City boards and commissions as legal advisor to City officials.
• Prepare and conduct major litigation before federal, state, and local courts and administrative agencies.
• Negotiate settlements of claims filed against the City.
• Provide legal guidance on changes in state and federal laws and court decisions to City departments.

Jobbeschreibung

The City of Spokane seeks an experienced attorney to play an integral role in all litigation involving the City and to advise elected and appointed officials on civil legal matters. The role requires independent work with guidance from the City Attorney and potential supervision of junior attorneys and staff.

Responsibilities include drafting major legal documents, negotiating settlements, and presenting matters to public bodies, with a focus on timely, clear, and effective legal guidance for