Midvale City - DEPUTY City Attorney
Salary Range: $94,786 - $151,531
Status: Full-time, Exempt/Appointed
Hiring Range: $94,786 – $123,158
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under the general direction of the City Attorney, the Deputy City Attorney represents the City as legal counsel in criminal and civil matters, including administrative and court proceedings. The Deputy City Attorney is responsible for management and administration as directed by the City Attorney. The Deputy City Attorney provides advice to the city manager, mayor, city council, and other city officials concerning legal rights, obligations, liabilities, and privileges. The Deputy City Attorney acts as the Assistant City Prosecutor.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Meet performance standards established with the employee’s manager;
Follow City and Department policies and procedures;
Job attendance is required, except for authorized leave;
Performs complex civil and criminal law functions for the City including legal research and extensive
analysis of legal positions and application of complex legal principles and precedents to specialized
problems;
Prepares draft memorandums, briefs, resolutions, ordinances, and legal documents;
Assists the City with land use and code enforcement issues;
Assists in representing and defending the City against lawsuits and legal claims;
Assists in representing the City in administrative hearings and appeals;
Provides legal advice and support to City and RDA officials, administration, and departments;
Responds to citizen questions about applicable municipal law;
Serves as Assistant City Prosecutor and represents the City as needed in Justice Court, District Court,
Court of Appeals, and Utah Supreme Court on criminal matters;
Attends City Council, Planning Commission, staff, and other meetings as assigned by the City Attorney;
Assumes certain office administrative duties and responsibilities;
Assists City Attorney as requested;
Performs the City Attorney’s duties in his/her absence;
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Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Exempt Status: While the schedule of the employee in this position is flexible, the following is expected
to ensure availability and coverage within the department and duties are accomplished:
• Arrive for the workday no later than 8:00 a.m. unless extenuating circumstances dictate otherwise.
• Ensure coverage in the office during lunch hours.
• Limit the amount of time out of the office when coverage is limited.
• Ensure that work product is complete/up to date.
• All time off in excess of 2 hours must be approved by the department director or designee.
• Employee shall take into consideration their availability to the general public, developers and other
employees.
• The City’s adoption of a 10-hour workday provides for services to the public after 5:00 p.m. It is
expected that this time is covered by this position or an approved designee.
• Attend meetings, or ensure coverage of meetings, beyond the 10-hour workday.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Education and Experience:
Graduate from accredited law school with a JD degree and two years of experience in a legal
capacity, preferably in the public sector with emphasis on municipal law.
2. Special Qualifications, Licenses, Certifications:
Must possess and maintain a valid Utah State driver’s license with periodic verifications by the
City.
Must be a member of the Utah State Bar Association.
3. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Working knowledge of federal, state, municipal, and employment law and legal terminology with
emphasis on municipal law;
Working knowledge of City departments and their legal needs;
Skill in writing;
Skill in absorbing raised issues and evaluating conflicting contention;
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
Ability to apply very general arguments to specific instances;
Ability to analyze and organize facts, evidence, and precedents and develop legal conclusions
and applications.
Ability to digest information and adjust legal strategies impromptu under stress.
Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with elected officials, City
employees, court personnel, attorneys, and law enforcement.
Ability to deal with the public directly under trying circumstances.
APPLICATIONS AND RESUME must be submitted online at www.midvalecity.org. his position
is open until filled with the first review on November 30, 2022.