The City of Vancouver, WA - City Attorney’s Office (“CAO”) is seeking a highly motivated Assistant City Attorney III (“ACA III”) for its litigation team. This at-will exempt position is under general direction of the Deputy City Attorney. The CAO provides legal advice and analysis to various City departments. As a member of the CAO litigation team, the successful candidate will represent the City in all aspects of civil litigation from initial investigations through post-judgment appeals, including trials, mediation and arbitrations. Top contenders will have the knowledge, skills, and ability to: perform a complete range of civil legal work and present cases before any court within the State of Washington, U.S. District Court and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals; present facts, arguments, and laws clearly and logically in written and oral form in business, administrative, and courtroom settings; analyze exceptionally complex legal problems and arguments; conduct legal research; draft ordinances, contracts, and other legal instruments, including pleadings and briefs; and work in a fast-paced, professional office environment while balancing multiple projects and deadlines. In addition to extensive trial experience, expertise in one or more of the following areas is a definite plus: municipal law, land use, community & economic development, public utilities, construction, contracts, public procurement, privacy, public records, information technology (IP law), tax, corporate law, real estate, and/or code compliance. This is a full-time, regular, exempt position. The schedule for this position is M-F, 8am to 5pm. Essential functions and responsibilities include: The Litigation Counsel position is responsible for providing written and oral advocacy on behalf of the City, its directors, managers, employees, boards, commissions and volunteers in judicial and/or administrative proceedings. Collaborate with director(s) of their assigned department(s) to identify/affirm a shared understanding of client goals, objectives and risk tolerances. Represent and advise clients on a broad range of municipal legal matters in furtherance of such goals. Attend meetings of the City Council, boards and commissions to provide legal advice and representation. Provide written and oral advice to City departments and employees on legal matters including potential litigation risks and legal questions pertaining to their respective powers, duties, functions and obligations. Draft contracts, ordinances, resolutions, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, memoranda, correspondence and other legal documents. Study and interpret laws, court decisions, ordinances, and other legal authorities. Prepare pleadings and handle depositions, interrogatories, pretrial motions, hearings, trials, appeals, settlement conferences and other legal matters in representation of the City, its officials, directors, managers, employees, boards, commissions and volunteers when needed. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Click here to apply and to read the full job posting Qualifications Experience and Education Seven (7) or more years of professional legal experience as an attorney with an emphasis in civil litigation. Courtroom experience required. Additionally, knowledge in one or more of the following areas is preferred: labor and employment law, municipal law, land use, community & economic development, public utilities, construction, contracts, public procurement, privacy, public records, information technology (IP law), tax, bankruptcy, corporate law, labor, employment, real estate, torts, constitutional law, code compliance. A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. Required Licenses and/or Certifications License and membership in good standing in the Washington State Bar Association or qualify for Admission by Motion under APR 3(c)(1) within 12 months of hire. Selected candidate must be admitted to, or eligible for admission to U.S. District Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Specific legal experience dealing in the broad areas of the law will be a plus for top candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobleads-US
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