Attorney II - Boise, United States - City of Boise (ID)

City of Boise (ID) Boise, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

Summary Statement

TheCity Attorney'scivilsection handles the full complement of legal mattersand municipallegaladministrationfor the City of Boise.
Ourcivil services include contract review, real estate transactions, land use planning,aviation,public works,litigation,and risk management.

Attorney II- Municipal works with a city department, board, or commission as an internal civil client as assigned; provides legal advice pertaining to open meetings law; works directly with the representatives of other public agencies and private parties in negotiating and drafting basic contracts; conducts legal research, reviews agreements, and prepares memorandums on more complex civil legal issues.

This position works under general direction.

This position is designated as At-Will.

Essential Functions

Performs all duties of Attorney I - Municipal, in addition to providing team support and training of lower-level municipal attorneys; performs both routine and more complex tasks, and assists others as required.
Provides internal client representation, advice, and counsel. Assists more senior attorneys in advising internal clients. Some positions will be assigned a department, board, or commission as an internal civil client for whom the attorney is expected to provide advice on open meetings law, public records law, and basic meeting processes, including parliamentary procedures. Drafts advice memoranda for department heads or the City Attorney. Conducts research and drafts ordinance amendments and new ordinances.
Develops internal training materials for the police and general city employees. Provides internal clients with on-call assistance and after-hours advice, and attends meetings to advise the boards and commissions during non-business hours. Represents the city at civil and administrative hearings. Drafts advice memoranda to the mayor and city council on behalf of internal clients. Negotiates and reviews city contracts for compliance with purchasing laws, regulations, and requests for purchasing agreements, procedures, and policies. Advises clients on the legal implications of business decisions.
Civil Focus: Areas of emphasis may include contract, code, ordinance, and resolution writing; real property transactions; legal research and writing assignments; code fees and fines projects; and attending meetings associated with city clients, including those of the internal boards and commissions.
Public Safety Focus: Areas of emphasis may include providing extensive legal advice and training for the police, fire, and code enforcement departments; processing public records requests and properties and weapons dispositions; reviewing code compliance and enforcement issues; providing advice to police officers seeking criminal arrest warrants, search warrants, and magistrate inquiries; and providing backup to the criminal prosecution team and serving as an on-call advisor for the police.
Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and two years of experience in civil or criminal litigation, or municipal governance.

Knowledge of:
* principles of civil and criminal law, court rules and trial procedures, rules of evidence, rules of professional conduct, parliamentary procedures and legal ethicsorganizational and departmental operations, services, procedures, and policies
* federal laws relating to housing, landlord, and tenant laws
* computer usage including related software.

Ability to:
* write briefs and other complex legal documents
* navigate federal laws to research particular issues that may arise
* analyze complex legal issues and conduct research
* communicate information about moderately complex criminal and/or civil issues
* communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
* perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor, and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Four years of previous experience in a prosecutor's office, managing a significant caseload

* demonstrated researching and writing experience drafting memoranda, legislation, ordinances, and contracts
* experience advising a legal entity, association, board, commission, or committee.

Knowledge of:
Idaho open meetings and public records laws; Robert's Rules of Order; and Idaho municipal law.

Licensing And Other Requirements

Must be a licensed and active member in good standing with the Idaho State Bar, or a licensed and active member of a state bar that has reciprocity with the Idaho State Bar.

Valid state-issued driver's license.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:
City of Boise background check processes which include a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation

Driving Record Check

Education Verification

Criminal Justice Information System Background Check (CJIS)

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. Also, the employee is frequently pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds and occasionally pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate. Work includes the sensory ability to talk and hear. Work in this position also includes close vision. Employees will sit, stand, and walk.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position.

This position works:
outside of, or extends beyond, a typical 8 am to 5 pm M-F work week, as required.

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