City Attorney
Apply NowCompany: Enid
Location: Enid, OK 73703
Description:
Salary: $118,397.00 - $159,996.00 Annually
Location : 401 W Owen K Garriott Rd, Enid
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400214
Fund: General
Department: Legal
Opening Date: 04/08/2025
Closing Date: 5/7/2025 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Description
POSITION TITLE: City Attorney DEPARTMENT: Legal
POSITION CODE: 37-100 FLSA STATUS: Exempt
POSITION REPORTS TO: Mayor and Board of Commissioners/City Manager
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Legal and Municipal Court personnel
BLS COMPARABLE: 23-1011, Lawyers
LEADERSHIP: Supervise/manage/direct the selection, training, development, appraisal, and work assignments of personnel.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen.
Subject to a pre-employment criminal background check.
Juris Doctorate.
Licensed to practice law in Oklahoma.
English proficiency.
POSITION PURPOSE: To diligently represent the legal interests of the City of Enid in all matters, including municipal, state and federal court, in union negotiations, and in adoption and implementation of policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES
Provide relevant, timely, and accurate legal advice to the Mayor and Board of Commissioners & City Manager that protects the best interest of the municipality.
Prepare legal opinions, court papers, administrative regulations, contracts, ordinances, resolutions, deeds, leases, and other legal documents.
Advise department managers, City officials and representatives, Mayor and Board of Commissioners, boards, and commissions on legal issues.
Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for the municipality. Stays abreast of developments in the legal field to ensure City polices, procedures and practices are consistent with local, state and federal laws.
Oversee daily operation of the legal division to include selecting, training, and evaluating employees. Ensure appropriate cross-training of staff.
Answer communications from the public relative to legal matters affecting the City.
Represent the City's interests in municipal, state and federal court.
Support management in union negotiations.
Investigates complaints and claims by or against the City.
Serve as a legal consultant for work place issues, providing interpretation of the law for best employment practices.
Maintain confidentiality of communications and records, including but not limited to private health information.
Provide assistance to other departments as needed.
Perform other duties as required.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS
The Legal division runs smoothly and efficiently.
The City of Enid is ethically represented in all matters.
Polices and procedures are in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
Legal opinions, court papers, administrative regulations, contracts, ordinances, resolutions, deeds, leases, and other legal documents are prepared in an efficient, timely and organized manner. Meets all deadlines.
Effective working relations exist with City personnel.
New employees are well trained and assisted. Management is appropriately informed.
Employee understands and adheres to applicable safety policies.
The City's professional reputation is maintained in all matters including the wear of appropriate attire at formal public meetings
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Juris Doctorate Degree (J.D.) and more than 5 years related experience and/or training.
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES: Oklahoma License to Practice Law.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Specialized - Municipal law, criminal law, employment law, insurance defense, and workers compensation law.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to speak publicly.
Prioritize, organize, and delegate assignments.
Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Accurate and attentive to detail.
Excellent communications and public relations abilities.
Strong computer applications skills.
Ability to assist and support others.
Able to operate telephone, PC, copier, and other basic business machines.
PHYSICAL & MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION
FINGER DEXTERITY: Manual dexterity sufficient to work with the fingers.
VISUAL ABILITIES: None.
PHYSICAL STRENGTH: Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally. (Almost all office jobs.) Sedentary physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.
LANGUAGE/COMPREHENSION: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graph, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
MATHEMATICS ABILITY: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS: Regular - 8 hour shift, typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Nights and weekends as required.
Other- Salaried position requiring occasional attendance at meetings after hours and the ability to respond personally or by phone to address problems that may develop after normal work hours.
WORK CONDITIONS: Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation.
Noise level: Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).
Other work conditions: None.
ADVANCEMENT CRITERIA
INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED
9-11 years municipal legal experience.
12+ years municipal legal experience.
Participation in local, state, or national law related committee or board.
Leadership position in local, state, or national law related committee or board.
Acknowledged expert in one or more areas of legal specialty.
Acknowledged expert in two or more areas of specialty.
Valid CPR certification.
Conversational Spanish.
Peer review articles.
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected.
All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.
I have reviewed this job description and I can perform the essential functions of this position, with or without, reasonable accommodations. I have also received or have been offered a copy of this job description.
Printed Name Date ___/____/____ Signature
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01
Do you have a Juris Doctorate degree?
02
Are you licensed to practice law in the state of Oklahoma or a reciprocal state?
03
Do you have more than five years related experience and / or training in the field?
04
Which statement below best describes the highest level of related experience or training you have completed?
05
Do you have at least one year of management experience?
06
Are you English proficient?
07
Do you or your spouse have more than 25% ownership in a company that currently contracts with the City of Enid?
08
What is your expected salary?
09
If chosen for this position, what is the earliest date you are available to start?
Required Question
Location : 401 W Owen K Garriott Rd, Enid
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400214
Fund: General
Department: Legal
Opening Date: 04/08/2025
Closing Date: 5/7/2025 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Description
POSITION TITLE: City Attorney DEPARTMENT: Legal
POSITION CODE: 37-100 FLSA STATUS: Exempt
POSITION REPORTS TO: Mayor and Board of Commissioners/City Manager
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Legal and Municipal Court personnel
BLS COMPARABLE: 23-1011, Lawyers
LEADERSHIP: Supervise/manage/direct the selection, training, development, appraisal, and work assignments of personnel.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen.
Subject to a pre-employment criminal background check.
Juris Doctorate.
Licensed to practice law in Oklahoma.
English proficiency.
POSITION PURPOSE: To diligently represent the legal interests of the City of Enid in all matters, including municipal, state and federal court, in union negotiations, and in adoption and implementation of policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES
Provide relevant, timely, and accurate legal advice to the Mayor and Board of Commissioners & City Manager that protects the best interest of the municipality.
Prepare legal opinions, court papers, administrative regulations, contracts, ordinances, resolutions, deeds, leases, and other legal documents.
Advise department managers, City officials and representatives, Mayor and Board of Commissioners, boards, and commissions on legal issues.
Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for the municipality. Stays abreast of developments in the legal field to ensure City polices, procedures and practices are consistent with local, state and federal laws.
Oversee daily operation of the legal division to include selecting, training, and evaluating employees. Ensure appropriate cross-training of staff.
Answer communications from the public relative to legal matters affecting the City.
Represent the City's interests in municipal, state and federal court.
Support management in union negotiations.
Investigates complaints and claims by or against the City.
Serve as a legal consultant for work place issues, providing interpretation of the law for best employment practices.
Maintain confidentiality of communications and records, including but not limited to private health information.
Provide assistance to other departments as needed.
Perform other duties as required.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS
The Legal division runs smoothly and efficiently.
The City of Enid is ethically represented in all matters.
Polices and procedures are in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
Legal opinions, court papers, administrative regulations, contracts, ordinances, resolutions, deeds, leases, and other legal documents are prepared in an efficient, timely and organized manner. Meets all deadlines.
Effective working relations exist with City personnel.
New employees are well trained and assisted. Management is appropriately informed.
Employee understands and adheres to applicable safety policies.
The City's professional reputation is maintained in all matters including the wear of appropriate attire at formal public meetings
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Juris Doctorate Degree (J.D.) and more than 5 years related experience and/or training.
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES: Oklahoma License to Practice Law.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Specialized - Municipal law, criminal law, employment law, insurance defense, and workers compensation law.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to speak publicly.
Prioritize, organize, and delegate assignments.
Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Accurate and attentive to detail.
Excellent communications and public relations abilities.
Strong computer applications skills.
Ability to assist and support others.
Able to operate telephone, PC, copier, and other basic business machines.
PHYSICAL & MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION
FINGER DEXTERITY: Manual dexterity sufficient to work with the fingers.
VISUAL ABILITIES: None.
PHYSICAL STRENGTH: Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally. (Almost all office jobs.) Sedentary physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.
LANGUAGE/COMPREHENSION: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graph, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
MATHEMATICS ABILITY: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS: Regular - 8 hour shift, typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Nights and weekends as required.
Other- Salaried position requiring occasional attendance at meetings after hours and the ability to respond personally or by phone to address problems that may develop after normal work hours.
WORK CONDITIONS: Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation.
Noise level: Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).
Other work conditions: None.
ADVANCEMENT CRITERIA
INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED
9-11 years municipal legal experience.
12+ years municipal legal experience.
Participation in local, state, or national law related committee or board.
Leadership position in local, state, or national law related committee or board.
Acknowledged expert in one or more areas of legal specialty.
Acknowledged expert in two or more areas of specialty.
Valid CPR certification.
Conversational Spanish.
Peer review articles.
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected.
All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.
I have reviewed this job description and I can perform the essential functions of this position, with or without, reasonable accommodations. I have also received or have been offered a copy of this job description.
Printed Name Date ___/____/____ Signature
To learn more details regarding the benefits of working for the City of Enid, visit our
01
Do you have a Juris Doctorate degree?
- Yes
- No
02
Are you licensed to practice law in the state of Oklahoma or a reciprocal state?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have more than five years related experience and / or training in the field?
- Yes
- No
04
Which statement below best describes the highest level of related experience or training you have completed?
- 0 to 6 months
- 6 to 12 months
- 1 to 3 years
- 3 to 5 years
- 5 to 7 years
- 7 or more years
05
Do you have at least one year of management experience?
- Yes
- No
06
Are you English proficient?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you or your spouse have more than 25% ownership in a company that currently contracts with the City of Enid?
- Yes
- No
08
What is your expected salary?
09
If chosen for this position, what is the earliest date you are available to start?
Required Question