Assistant City Attorney 1

Salary: $6,731.15 – $9,021.29 Monthly

Location : City Hall – The Beaverton Building, OR

Job Type: Full time

Job Number: FY23/24-00868

Department: City Attorney

Division: City Attorney Legal Services

Opening Date: 10/13/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

The Position

The City of Beaverton is seeking an Assistant City Attorney to support the City Attorney, other senior attorneys, and prosecutors in providing legal advice and representation to the city and its council, city manager, department heads, and staff related to specific services or functions as assigned.

This is a full-time, exempt, Management 2 (M2) position. There is one vacancy. The classification is Assistant City Attorney 1.

Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Beaverton’s online portal. A resume and cover letter are required with your job application. If selected for an interview, a writing sample will be required. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, a background investigation will be conducted after a conditional job offer.

This position will be open until filled. First review of applications will be October 27, 2023.
Responsibilities

1. Review claims against the city, research the background of the claim and recommend course of action to resolve it.
2. Assist in litigation of federal, state, and local civil claims at trial and on appeal, including arbitrations, mediations, and administrative contested cases.
3. Study, research, interpret and apply statutes, ordinances, court decisions and legal opinions in the preparation of opinions, briefs and cases.
4. Prosecute criminal and non-criminal cases predominantly in the Beaverton Municipal Court.
5. Review police reports and charge appropriate offenses.
6. Draft motions and responses to motions, and research and write legal memoranda.
7. Coordinate responses to civil and criminal discovery requests, public records requests, and subpoena duces tecum.
8. Additional duties are outlined in the class specification.

Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:

• Law degree from a fully-accredited law school or an equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Membership in good standing with the Oregon State Bar.

Licensing and special requirements

• Valid drivers’ license and the ability to meet the city’s driving standards; or an acceptable alternative means of transportation to attend work and meetings.
• Ability to obtain Oregon Criminal Justice Information Services security clearance.
• Ability to pass reference checks and education verification, and satisfy the requirements of a background check, including fingerprints.
• Ability to satisfy the requirements of a pre-employment drug screen.

The City of Beaverton is committed to supporting a culture of accountability, equity and inclusion for all, especially marginalized groups. We pledge to continue the ongoing, difficult and essential work needed to address institutional racism and historical inequities in all forms.

Beaverton is a diverse city, boasting a large population of qualified persons, including women, veterans, Black, Indigenous and people of color, persons with disabilities, generational groups, persons who speak many languages and are of diverse national origins.

Studies have shown that many candidates, especially women, are less likely to apply for a job if they do not believe they meet 100% of the hiring criteria. The city’s talent acquisition goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of the role. We therefore encourage persons with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if you believe you do not meet 100% of the qualifications and hiring criteria described.

Compensation
Wage range: $6,731.15 – $9,021.29 monthly
Starting rate will be determined depending on relevant work experience as outlined in the Equal Pay Act. New hires who meet minimum requirements will start at step one. Higher steps may be offered to those who have additional years of directly related experience to the position within the posted wage range.

Total compensation package and benefitsIn addition to competitive pay, the city offers a wide variety of benefits to regular employees which make up an exceptional total compensation package.

The city pays the full retirement contribution to PERS including the employee portion; provides employees with an opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation retirement plan; makes available a public service loan forgiveness program and tuition reimbursement program; and offers excellent health, dental, vision and life

Additional benefits include excellent , PTO cash out options, wellness programs and incentives, a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA with 3% employer contributions, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and bilingual pay premiums.

City of Beaverton Compensation Break Down
Gross cash compensationStarting stepStep 1Step 4Step 7Yearly salary$80,773.80 $93,502.20 $108,255.48 Estimated benefits paid by the city – Non-cash compensationPublic Employees Retirement System fully-paid contributions for employee $4,240.62$4,908.87$5,683.41Medical & Dental – Max city contributions for employee +1 (dollar value)$25,284.96$25,284.96$25,284.96Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA; 3% contribution$2,423.21$2,805.07$3,247.66No-cost TriMet public transportation pass (dollar value)$1,200.00$1,200.00$1,200.00Total estimated non-cash compensation/benefits$33,148.80$34,198.89$35,416.04 Total salary and estimated non-cash compensation value$113,922.60$127,701.09$143,671.52

The City of Beaverton provides a generous benefit package, including excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage; and employer-paid PERS retirement. Learn more about your options and employee-based benefits by clicking the link below.

01

A resume and cover letter are required with your application. Applications submitted without a resume will not be considered. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes

02

Do you possess full professional proficiency to read, write and speak one or more of the city’s priority languages (Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Japanese, Russian)?

• Yes
• No

03

If you answered yes to the question about languages, which of the City of Beaverton’s priority languages do you speak, read, and write fluently?

• Spanish
• Arabic
• Korean
• Vietnamese
• Chinese
• Russian
• Japanese
• None of these

04

Do you have a law degree from a fully-accredited law school?

• Yes
• No

Required Question