Assistant City Attorney

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Assistant City Attorney
Duties: Under basic supervision, provides legal representation, advice and services to the City Council, boards and commissions, City departments and City staff. Provides legal advice and counsel to City officials, boards and commissions, and City staff. Drafts resolutions, ordinances and proposed legislation. Negotiates, drafts, and reviews contracts. Performs legal research and monitors changes in state and federal regulations, standards and legislation governing municipalities. Represents the City in civil and criminal matters before judicial and quasi-judicial bodies, state and federal agencies, mediators and arbitrators, including acting as a prosecutor in municipal court. Writes memos, briefs, legal opinions and bulletins. Makes professional presentations before staff, boards and commissions, and the City Council; trains city employees in legal matters. Recognizes, assesses and analyzes potential liability and complex legal issues and keeps the City Attorney, City Management and staff informed of the same. Formulates strategy and effective solutions for legal issues and to minimize risk and safeguard the City’s operations. Exercises independent judgment within broad policy guidelines. Assists with civil and criminal proceedings and work product from contracted legal professionals. Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values and goals of the City by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved. Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.

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