Assistant City Attorney

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Company: City of Davenport, IA

Location: Davenport, IA 52806

Description:

Salary: $91,532.48 - $120,106.06 Annually

Location : Davenport, IA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 1845

Department: Legal

Division: Legal

Opening Date: 09/23/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Union: Non-Bargaining

Definition

Under the direction of the Corporation Counsel, performs legal work of considerable difficulty as well as related work as required often involving cross-departmental collaboration on the development of legal frameworks and strategies to accomplish the City Administrator's annual workplan.

This position will remain opened until filled.

The City of Davenport offers a comprehensive benefit package. The cost for a family plan for medical, dental, vision and prescription is only $98.61 per month for 2024 and starts on first day of employment.

The City also offers:
  • Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension plan
  • 457 Deferred Compensation - The City will contribute 5% of the employee's income to his/her 457 account if the employee contributes at least 1% (applicable to non-bargaining, management exempt employees)
  • 15 paid holidays
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program


Examples Of Duties

Executes a workload similar to a general practice attorney.

Routinely develops legal frameworks for broad-based programs.

May review and provide legislative summaries, interpretations, counter-proposals, and review documents for local, state, or federal legislative efforts under the directives of the Corporation Counsel or designee.

May assist with the development of cross-departmental, city-wide strategic initiatives as assigned and research legal issues for departments as required.

Prosecutes and defends civil lawsuits on behalf of the City in state and federal court; writes legal briefs and makes oral arguments before all levels of the state and federal courts, including the Iowa Supreme Court and other appellate courts, as well as a number of government regulatory agencies.

With the knowledge, guidance, and direction of the Corporation Counsel or designee, may advise elected officials and city administrative personnel on legal matters pertaining to the city's operation.

Researches legal matters, drafts ordinances, resolutions, motions, and various other legal documents.

Studies and interprets the constitution, laws, court decisions, City Charter, ordinances, and other legal authorities to give legal guidance; prepares opinions and recommendations under guidance and direction from the Corporation Counsel or designee.

Handles legal matters as assigned by Corporation Counsel, including any related fact-gathering, evaluation and legal analysis, and the preparation of required legal documents.

Attends meetings of the City Council, various boards and commissions, and committees when assigned.

Advises and assists with employment matters with guidance and direction from the Corporation Counsel or designee.

Prepares documentation and related arguments for hearings, and prepares decisions and any other legal documents for review by the Corporation Counsel or designee.

May act as a mediator between parties when necessary and propose applicable resolutions of dispute.

May exercise supervisory functions as assigned.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Juris Doctorate degree required; plus two (2) years of relevant work experience.

Must possess an Iowa Law license and be in good standing with the Iowa Supreme Court; must become admitted to a federal jurisdiction as applicable.

Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain throughout duration of employment.

Must pass a background check as prescribed by the City of Davenport.
Knowledge and Skills

Considerable Knowledge of:

Civil and criminal law, local laws and ordinances, established precedents, and legal references.

Federal, state, and local laws.

Federal and state court practices.

The principles, methods, and practices of legal research and investigation.

Judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.

The pleading and practice of effective presentations of court cases.

Municipal organizations and/or operations or transferrable experience demonstrating the same.

Considerable Skill in:

The conduct of legal research, analysis of data, determination of proper courses of action, and presentation of facts and arguments.

Skills in organizing and presenting persuasive arguments.

Analyzing legal documents and instruments.

Appraising and organizing facts and presenting evidence and other material in oral and written form.

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, City officials, the court, and the general public.

Skills in facilitating communication and mediation with a variety of parties.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees:
  • Health insurance, including medical, dental, vision and prescription drug
  • Pension
  • 457 retirement plan contributions
  • Retirement health savings plan contributions
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Paid time off
  • Employee assistance program
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability


01

Do you possess a Juris Doctorate degree?
  • Yes
  • No


02

Do you possess an Iowa Law license?
  • Yes
  • No


03

Do you possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No


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