Assistant City Attorney III

Salary: $74,899.00 - $131,502.00 Annually
Location : Wichita, KS
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: AS CITY ATTY 3
Department: Law Department
Division: LAW Administration
Opening Date: 04/17/2025
Closing Date: 5/1/2025 11:59 PM Central
Bargaining Unit: NONE

The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.
Distinguishing Features of Work

The City of Wichita Department of Law is currently seeking a skilled attorney to fill the role of Assistant City Attorney III. This position is responsible for advising a wide range of departments, including Property Management and the Metropolitan Area Planning Department, on significant legal issues affecting the City regarding land use, environmental and real estate. Additional responsibilities include the negotiation and drafting of a variety of types of contracts and development agreements. Applicant should possess sound judgment, an ability to prioritize and be capable of working successfully in a team environment with various internal department clients. Work is performed under the general direction and review of a higher-level attorney. Work is directed and reviewed through the establishment of goals and subsequent evaluation of progress toward goal attainment.

Workdays and Hours - Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Bargaining Unit: Employees Council
**Posting may close at any time **

Examples of Work Performed

• Provides legal counsel to city departments.
• Drafts legal opinions, contracts, charter revisions, ordinances, statutes and other legal documents as assigned.
• Represents the City in litigation in Sedgwick County District Court, Kansas appellate courts, federal courts and in proceedings before administrative and legislative bodies of other jurisdictions.
• Conducts research as directed or as required in the course of the handling of litigation or in providing legal opinions and advice to other departments.
• Assists in the training of lower level attorneys.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements of Work

• Considerable knowledge of city, state and federal law.
• Thorough knowledge of court procedures and rules of evidence.
• Ability to apply legal principles and specialized knowledge to complex and difficult matters of litigation, together with an ability to effectively present the City's position before courts or administrative boards and bodies.
• Ability to analyze, appraise and organize facts, evidence, and precedents relevant to assigned cases and to prepare written opinions.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other Departments, representatives of other organizations, City officials, and the public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to attend off-site meetings as needed.
• Ability to work in an office environment using current office technology and equipment.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Required Experience and Training

• Graduation from an accredited school of law with at least four years of experience in professional legal work and admission to practice before the Supreme Court of the State of Kansas.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.
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CITY OF WICHITA

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.

2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.

3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.

4. HEALTH INSURANCE - UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.
5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered - Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.
6.LIFE INSURANCE - Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.
7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE - Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.
8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE- The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.

9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.

10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.

11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE - This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)
Bereavement Pay
Employee Emergency Assistance Fund
Voluntary Shared Leave Program
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
Community Volunteer Events
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I have graduated from an accredited school of law

• Yes
• No

02

I have been admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of the State of Kansas.

• Yes
• No

03

I have the following years of legal experience...

• 1 to 2 years' experience
• 2 to 3 years' experience
• 3 to 4 years'
• 4 to 5 years'
• 5+ years' experience.
• I do not have legal experience.

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I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Yes
• No

Required Question