Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office - Senior City Attorney- Litigation
This position will predominantly involve representing the City and its employees in civil litigation in Utah State and Federal court. Work will include defending federal civil rights claims, personal injury claims, state constitutional claims and appellate work. Matters involving land use, condemnation, employment and contracts may also arise. Other assignments may include: reviewing ordinances and resolutions, preparing legal opinions, reviewing contracts and advising elected officials, department directors, City boards and commissions and employees on legal matters. Prior experience representing government entities, including actions against police officers, and a familiarity with governmental immunity an advantage.
The position requires a JD or LL.B degree and a minimum of six (6) years full time paid employment in the practice of law. Candidates must be members in good standing with the Utah State Bar.
Total compensation includes extensive benefits package of paid leave (personal leave, vacation, holiday, etc.) and a variety of insurance plans.
Responsibilities
Prepares ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and memoranda for study and consideration by City Attorney and/or other City officials.
Represents the city in civil proceedings in all federal and state courts and in administrative agencies.
Prepares and reviews legal opinions and advises city officials, department heads, boards, commissions, and employees on legal questions. Represents the city through the mayor and city council, as well as department heads and other employees.
May be assigned to any legal work in the City Attorney’s Office. Responsible for highly complex legal work. May instruct and direct subordinate professional and clerical employees. Majority of assignments are usually specialized and involve specific assignments and responsibilities for advising a particular department or in a specialized area of legal expertise.
Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications
Graduation from a recognized college of law with a JD or LL.B degree plus a minimum of six years of full-time paid employment in the practice of law (which may include working as a full-time, paid judicial clerk) or a minimum of five years full-time paid employment in the practice of law (which may include working as a full-time, paid judicial clerk) with at least three of those years working for a municipality.
Must be a member in good standing of the Utah State Bar or have the ability to become a member within a reasonable amount of time, depending on the circumstances and as determined by the City Attorney.
Ability to analyze, appraise and organize facts, evidence and proceedings, and to effectively present such material orally and in writing.
Demonstrated skill in organizing, analyzing and retaining familiarity with large numbers of complex court cases and/or transactional matters. Demonstrated ability to rapidly assimilate facts; respond impromptu; examine witnesses effectively; argue persuasively, all under hostile and stressful circumstances. Ability to effectively present such material orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to acquire and retain familiarity with sophisticated and rapidly changing principles of law and apply legal principles to complex factual situations.
Extensive knowledge of principles of civil law, judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the City Attorney’s Office, other employees, court officials, and the public.
Ability to train and develop subordinate professional employees in legal research, writing
and presentation methods and proceedings.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Extensive knowledge of law affecting municipal corporations.
For more info and to apply, go to:
https://external-slcgov.icims.com/jobs/4890/senior-city-attorney-litigation/job
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