City Attorney Assistant City Attorney - Civil
About The Position
Under the direction of the City Attorney, provide a wide range of legal services to the Mayor, City Council, City departments and various boards and commissions. Represent the City in litigation before courts and administrative bodies, including civil enforcement matters related to nuisance properties, dilapidated structures and dangerous buildings, and the recovery of public funds expended for abatement. Prepare pleadings, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, letters, memoranda, and other documents. Assist with criminal prosecution matters as assigned or as necessary to support the needs of the City Attorney’s Office.
Requirements
- An active Wyoming State Bar license.
Nice To Haves
- One (1) to five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in the practice of law.
Responsibilities
- Perform general legal research; utilize law libraries and other research mechanisms; and keep current on relevant legal issues.
- Respond to inquiries and provide legal advice on a variety of topics to the Mayor, City Council, City departments and various boards and commissions.
- Prepare legal and other documents, including briefs, pleadings, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, permits, letters, and memoranda.
- Assist with civil enforcement matters involving nuisance properties, dilapidated structures and dangerous buildings, and related code enforcement issues.
- Assist with legal processes to recover City funds expended to abate nuisance conditions, including preparing and filing liens, pursuing collection of abatement costs, and, where necessary, assisting with lien foreclosure and related sale proceedings in accordance with applicable law.
- Coordinate with City departments and City Attorney’s Office staff to gather records, prepare documentation, track abatement costs, and support enforcement and recovery efforts.
- Receive and respond to public inquiries, citizen complaints, and requests for information.
- Assist with criminal prosecution matters as assigned or as necessary due to staffing needs within the City Attorney’s Office.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
Benefits
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- Pension
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
