Salary: $85,000.00 – $93,000.00 Annually
Location : Boise, ID
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: 23 -06256
Department: Legal Administration
Opening Date: 06/01/2023
Closing Date: 6/26/2023 12:00 PM Mountain
Summary Statement
The City of Boise welcomes passionate and talented people who want to share our vision of creating a city for everyone, demonstrate drive toward fulfilling our mission in the community, and embody the values that are so important to our organization. We provide competitive compensation combined with unparalleled leave, health, and retirement benefits.
The Civil Section of the Boise City Attorney’s Office is seeking an Attorney with 3-8 years of experience. We’re looking for someone intellectually curious who is excited to help shape the future of Boise. The ideal candidate will be conversant in general municipal law. Experience with employment or Union law is preferred. The Attorney- III Reviews, mentors, and advises the work of junior attorneys in civil and/or criminal matters. Provides legal advice and counsel to assigned internal clients regarding a wide range of civil legal matters. Implements city policies that pertain to the assigned department.
This position works under a general direction. In addition to your resume and references, please include a short (3-5 page) writing sample that you certify was written, proofed, and edited only by you.
We highly welcome your application If you are someone who is not at Attorney III level now but would like to grow into it
Essential Functions
- Performs all duties of an Attorney I and II – Municipal, in addition to providing mentoring and team coordination; performs more complex, skilled tasks, and assists others as required
- Provides civil legal assistance to city departments, commissions, boards, and divisions. Completes special projects as requested, including drafting resolutions and ordinances. Assists departments with forming policies and procedures, advises on obligations relating to union employees and contracts, and helps navigate issues of discipline and personnel investigations
- Offers specialized legal advice to internal clients by drafting and/or reviewing contracts, leases, land transactions, interagency memorandums of understanding, and other documents with potential liability exposure for the city. Represents the city in civil rights, contract, and tort cases. Reviews public records requests
- Attends internal and public meetings and hearings on behalf of the assigned clients. Answers general legal questions from members of the public. May provide legal advice to the mayor and council at city council meetings.
- Civil Focus: Areas of emphasis may include contract, code, ordinance, and resolution writing; real property transactions; legal research and writing assignments; and attending meetings associated with city clients, including those of internal boards and commissions
- Public Safety Focus: Areas of emphasis may include providing extensive legal advice and training for the police, fire, and code enforcement departments; processing public records requests and property and weapons dispositions; providing advice to police officers seeking criminal arrest warrants, search warrants, and magistrate inquiries; and providing backup to the criminal prosecution team and serving as an on-call advisor for the police
Requirements
Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and five years of experience in civil or criminal litigation, or municipal governance.
Knowledge of:
- the principles of civil and criminal law, court rules and trial procedure, rules of evidence, rules of professional conduct, parliamentary procedure, and legal ethics
- contract laws with emphasis on intergovernmental contracts
- Labor law and working with public sector unions under collective bargaining agreements
- employment law and laws such as FMLA, ADA, etc., that affect department decisions
- Public Record Law and Public Meeting Law
- Tort Law in order to advise departments
- and International Fire Code and Idaho law regarding disasters and fire servicesAbility to:
- work independently with little supervision
- communicate proficiently verbally and in writing in order to handle complex cases in state and federal court and to write briefs and other complex legal documents
- review, proof, and critique the legal research and opinions of others
- operate a computer with demonstrated proficiency using contemporary databases, word processing, and spreadsheet software applications
- represent the city before outside agencies, communities, and elected and/or appointed officials
- communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
- and perform all essential functions assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor, and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodationIndividuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.
Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training
- seven or more years of specialized knowledge and experience providing legal representation to local units of government, and the ability to provide politically sensitive legal advice and counsel consistent with open meetings, public records, and other applicable laws.
- experience working with and advising interdisciplinary work groups, and participation on a project management and implementation team
- expertise in civil matters such as land use, civil litigation, public safety, risk management, environmental, aviation, human resources or contracts, and procurement law
Licensing And Other Requirements
- A licensed and active member of the Idaho State Bar in good standing.
- Valid state-issued driver’s license.
Special Requirements
Applicants must be able to pass:City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
Driving Record Check
Education Verification
Criminal Justice Information System background check (CJIS)
Working Conditions
The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. Also, the employee is frequently pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds and occasionally pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear. Work in this position also includes close vision. Employees will sit, stand and walk.
Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position.
This position works: outside of, or extends beyond, a typical 8am to 5pm M-F work week, as required.
Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.
Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.
Healthcare- ZERO premium medical coverage for you and your family:
- Low-cost dental and vision options.
- Post-employment health savings account.
Retirement and Investment Plans:
- PERSI retirement benefits
- 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match.
- 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match
WellBeing Program:
- Up to $500 cash per year for participants.
- Alternative transportation incentives.
Paid Leave – City employees receive generous paid leave:
- 8 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City
- 11 paid holidays every year
- 8 hours of sick leave per month
- Six weeks Parental Leave
Life & Long Term Disability:
- Basic Life insurance at no cost to you
- Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you
Other optional benefits:
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Supplemental Disability Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free local bus pass
- Corporate discount programs
- AFLAC
- Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues.
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Do you possess a valid state-issued driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school?
- Yes
- No
03
Please select which answer best describes your experience in civil or criminal litigation, or municipal governance.
- 1-3 years of experience
- 4-8 years of experience
- More than 8 years of experience
- No related experience
Required Question