City Attorney

City of Moscow • Moscow, ID

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About The Position

Under the direction of the City Administrator, the City Attorney provides legal advice, direction, and training to the Mayor, Council, Commissions, and City Staff regarding legal aspects of City government operations. This key leadership position serves on the City’s Management Team and requires an experienced local government professional with a thorough understanding of municipal government operations. The successful candidate will be an effective communicator who demonstrates initiative and responsiveness to elected officials, City Administration, departments, and City Staff.

The City Attorney drafts and reviews ordinances, resolutions, contracts, policies, procedures, and public record requests; represents the City in litigation and coordinates outside counsel as necessary; oversees prosecution of misdemeanors, infractions, and ordinance violations within City limits through supervision and direction of the City Prosecuting Attorney and support staff; assists with evaluating City-wide risk management practices; and supervises and evaluates assigned personnel.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate.
• Five years’ experience as an attorney in litigation, corporate, and/or government services.
• Active membership in good standing of the Idaho State Bar.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Background check; certain criminal convictions will disqualify a person from the position.
• Criminal Justice Information System Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice, direction, and training to the Mayor, Council, Commissions, and City Staff on legal aspects of City government operations.
• Draft and review ordinances, resolutions, contracts, policies, procedures, and public record requests.
• Represent the City in all facets of litigation, coordinating outside counsel as necessary.
• Oversee and manage prosecution of misdemeanors, infractions, and ordinance violations committed within City limits through supervision and direction of the City Prosecuting Attorney and support staff.
• Assist with evaluation of City-wide risk management practices.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
• Serve on the City’s Management Team and respond to elected officials, City Administration, departments, and City Staff.

Benefits

• 100% medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for the employee; 70% paid for dependents
• Six weeks of paid parental leave
• 11 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave
• PERSI retirement
• Basic life insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness incentive
• Public service loan forgiveness program
• Supplemental life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity
• PERSI Choice 401(k)
• 457(b) deferred compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree