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Assistant City Attorney II
- Type:Full Time
- Salary/Pay Rate:$124,352 - $186,528/year
- Posted Date:10/30/2024
| Job Details | Description |
|---|---|
| Department | Legal Department |
| Benefits | Click here to review a Summary of Employee Benefits |
| Civil Service Status |
This is NOT a Civil Service position |
| Regular Hours |
Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Weekend and On Call Work as Required |
| Tentative Start Date | December 2024 |
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Job Summary |
The City of West Des Moines seeks an individual for the position of Assistant City Attorney II. Under the general supervision of the Deputy City Attorney, this position provides advanced professional legal assistance and support to the Office of the City Attorney and provides legal representation to city officials and staff. This position is responsible for, among other things: • Provides advanced legal support and maintains communication with the Deputy City Attorney and other city departments regarding day-to-day operations • Provides legal advice, opinions and training to City Council, city boards, committees, commissions, agencies, and city staff • Litigates issues on behalf of the city in administrative and judicial proceedings, including appellate proceedings • Provides periodic review and advice to ensure city compliance with state, federal and municipal laws, rules, and regulations • Drafts and/or reviews real estate documents and oversees all legal aspects of real estate transactions with high attention to detail • Drafts and/or reviews complex development agreements, contracts, and regulatory documents with high attention to detail • Drafts and/or reviews ordinances and amendments with high attention to detail • Research legal opinions, memoranda, and data for the guidance of city departments • Attends meetings, conferences and training sessions and reviews publications to remain current on the principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas • Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a professional, courteous, and timely manner • Attends city meetings as requested by the Deputy City Attorney • Ensures that the city’s mission, goals, and objectives are fully initiated and supported. This includes but is not limited to support of Mayor/City Council strategies and various other city-sponsored work teams • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned |
| Deadline to Apply | Open until filled - Review of applications to begin immediately |
| Requirements |
The desired candidate will have a Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school, will be licensed to practice law in the state of Iowa, and will have a minimum of five years of experience as a practicing attorney, with a minimum of two years trial experience (criminal, civil or administrative), with knowledge of employment law, real estate law, administrative law, municipal finance or public safety law preferred.
The desired candidate will have had significant exposure to negotiations, real estate transactions and administrative law and will possess the ability to provide a commonsense approach to dispute resolution and mediation of conflict through the use of tact, diplomacy, and professionalism.
The desired candidate will possess the ability to effectively conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, memorandums, and briefs and understand and interpret legal publications, caselaw, contracts, statutes, and ordinances in order to provide legal advice to city officials and staff and possess the ability to effectively represent the city in all manner of litigation, including judicial and contested administrative proceedings.
The desired candidate will also possess oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with citizens, elected and appointed officials and city staff in an effective and straightforward manner, while maintaining an understanding of the attorney’s role in a service-orientated municipal organization. |
| Steps to Apply |
Steps to Apply:
2. Attachments: You must attach the following documents to your profile under the Apply For Job section (attachments are job specific, once you click Finish & Apply you will not be able to add any additional documents):
a) Resume b) Cover Letter
Resume and Cover Letter must be attached to your application to be considered for this position.
3. Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses: Under the Resume & Qualifications section, make sure to list any certifications or licenses you currently hold.
4. Applying for Position: Once you have completed your profile, you MUST apply for the position (The link to Finish & Apply is located on the Apply For Job section after you have completed your profile. Once you have applied, it will be listed under your My Applications tab. Any applications marked as Status: Incomplete, have not been submitted.). All steps MUST be completed before the posted deadline to be considered for this position. We will not accept incomplete profiles. Communication throughout this process (including invitations to any examinations and/or interviews) will be made via the email supplied through the City's on-line application system. It is recommended to check your email "Junk" folder for emails from the City of West Des Moines. If you have any questions during the application process, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616. |
| Physical/Drug Test | Post offer, pre-employment drug test is required. |
| Apply Here! | City of West Des Moines Online Application System |
| Instructions & FAQ's |
You will need to complete an online profile and apply for this position online. There are Instruction Sheets under the Employment section of our City website as well as a number of topics in our FAQ section. If after reviewing these help guides you still need additional help, please visit or contact Human Resources 515-222-3616.
If you are currently employed with the City, please reference the Internal Instruction Sheet prior to applying. With questions, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616. |
| Contact Information |
CITY OF WEST DES MOINES Human Resources, 1st floor, Suite 1E 4200 Mills Civic Parkway PO Box 65320 West Des Moines, IA 50265-0320 515-222-3616 (phone) 515-273-0601 (fax) |
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